Use an internet whiteboard to plan a clearer video.

Start with four scene boxes

Create boxes labeled audience, problem, explanation and next step. Write one sentence in each before drawing. Move the boxes until the sequence makes sense, then add a thumbnail under each sentence. Paper works just as well for a first draft.

Explain a process in five steps

1. Choose a pot with suitable drainage.
2. Add appropriate growing medium.
3. Plant the seed at the depth specified on its packet.
4. Water according to the seed’s needs.
5. Place it in appropriate light and monitor growth.

Simplify the board

Keep one action per box. Use arrows only to show sequence or a meaningful relationship. Replace paragraphs with short narration notes, but keep necessary qualifications in the script. The planting example is a planning exercise; different plants need different conditions.

Choose the right kind of tool

If people need to move sticky notes together, investigate collaborative whiteboards and their sharing controls. If viewers need to watch a finished explanation, investigate animation and export tools. InstaDoodle is presented by its vendor as a video creator; it should not be assumed to replace a shared team whiteboard.

Considering a whiteboard video tool?

If your next step is an illustrated video, our InstaDoodle buying guide explains the vendor’s published approach, what to verify and where this style may fit.

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