Make a Short Video with Pictures

Do you want to make your videos more personal and engaging? Adding pictures is the perfect way to do it. Whether you’re sending a holiday eCard, surprising a loved one, or promoting your business, pictures can make your videos stand out.

The best part? You don’t need to be a tech expert to add pictures to your videos. In this guide, we’ll walk you through two simple methods that will give your videos the wow-factor they deserve!

Two Simple Ways to Create Amazing Short Videos with Pictures

Before we get started, you’ll need to have Doodly. It’s an incredible whiteboard animation software that lets you create professional videos in minutes. Even if you have zero tech or design skills, you’ll be able to create captivating videos your audience will love.

Doodly’s whiteboard videos, which feature a hand drawing on a whiteboard, are proven to be 20X more engaging than traditional videos. And when you incorporate your favorite pictures into these videos, they become even more memorable!

Ready to create fun and engaging doodle videos using pictures? Get your copy of Doodly today.

Now, let’s explore the two different ways you can create short videos with pictures:

1. Using a Doodly Video Template

Doodly offers a wide range of video templates that are perfect for beginners. These templates come with everything you need – images, background music, and a voiceover script. Simply make a few edits, and you’ll have a custom video with pictures in no time!

With dozens of templates to choose from, you’ll easily find one that suits your message perfectly.

2. Creating a Video from Scratch

If you prefer a more personalized approach, Doodly makes it easy to create a video from scratch. Even if you’ve never used the software before, you’ll find it intuitive and user-friendly. Adding pictures and photos to your video is a breeze.

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through both methods, so you can become an expert at creating whiteboard videos with pictures!

Let’s start by showing you how to add photos to one of Doodly’s video templates.

Creating a Video with Pictures Using a Doodly Video Template

Creating your video using a template is as easy as following these 6 simple steps:

1. Select a Video Template

Log into Doodly and browse through the available video templates. Choose the one that best fits your needs. For example, if you’re a real estate agent, you might want to select the “Real Estate – New Listing” template.

2. Upload Your Photos

Once you’ve opened your Doodly workspace, you can start editing your video template. The template will have placeholders where your pictures should go. To add your pictures, go to the Props tab in the Doodly library and click on the Plus button to add a new prop. Then, locate your photos and select them.

And that’s it! With just a few simple steps, you can create a captivating video with pictures that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Learn how to easily customize your Doodly videos with pictures!

Step 1: Drag & Resize Your Pictures

Once you have your images in the library, simply drag and drop them into the image placeholders. Resize them to fit the template. Repeat this process for each image placeholder.

Step 2: Edit the Text

Edit the text in your video to match your brand. Just click on any text and enter the correct information. For example, you can change the price to $649,999.

Step 3: Preview Your Video

See how your customized video looks by clicking on the Preview button in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 4: Export Your Video

When you’re satisfied with your video, export it. Doodly offers various export options for resolution, quality, and file type. Just click on the gray Export button and select your desired settings. Then, click Continue to export your video.

With Doodly, it’s easy to add pictures to any video and customize it to your liking. Check out the example we created for a real estate listing video here: [Play button]

But what if you want to create a video with pictures from scratch? It’s just as simple!

Step 1: Create a New Video

Log in to Doodly and click on the Create New Video button. Choose the whiteboard video style and name your project. Then, click Create to open the workspace for your video.

Step 2: Upload Your Pictures

If you want to use your own pictures, click on the Props tab and then the Plus button to add a prop. Select the location of the image and click Open to upload it to your video.

Step 3: Choose Your Reveal Mode

Doodly offers two reveal modes for on-screen objects – the hand-drawn effect or a fade effect. Select the Edit icon to see a live preview of how the image will appear on screen and choose the fade effect if desired.

With these simple steps, you can create a fantastic video with pictures using Doodly. Check out our tutorial video or follow the written directions for a step-by-step guide.

Add Assets from the Doodly Library to Make Your Videos More Engaging

Personalize your videos and make them more interesting and engaging by adding assets from the Doodly library. With thousands of characters, props, backgrounds, and scenes to choose from, you have plenty of options to enhance your videos.

Take a look at the screenprint below to see how we easily dragged and dropped a male character from the Doodly library into our video:

After adding assets, it’s important to preview your video before exporting it. Simply click on the Export button in the upper right corner to see how your video looks.

Once you’re satisfied with everything, it’s time to export your video. Just click on the Export button in the upper right corner of your screen to do that.

Creating a short video with pictures using Doodly is that simple! Just click the play button below to watch the St. Patrick’s Day video we created as an example:

Insert play button/link: [St. Patrick’s Day Video]

In summary, adding pictures to your videos is a fantastic way to personalize them and make them more interesting and fun to watch. Luckily, Doodly offers two options for creating videos with pictures – starting from scratch or using their video templates. No matter which method you choose, the process is simple and easy.

If you’re excited to create your first video with pictures, get Doodly now and start transforming your videos. You won’t regret it!