So erstellst du ein Erklärvideo in 6 Schritten

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

• Keeping viewers attentive is the real challenge: it’s not enough to just make a video—planning and execution determine whether people watch through to the end.
• Explainer video creation follows a process similar to giving a presentation, starting with choosing and researching a topic.
• The content demonstrates a 6-step methodology to produce a finished explainer video.
• It distinguishes two types of explainer videos:
  • “Skin type” / “how-to” videos (labeled as how-to)
  • Lay-out / layout technique videos (used in the Beethoven example)

6-step methodology (detailed instructions)

Step 1: Gather information

• Thoroughly research the topic until you become knowledgeable.
• A teacher/support may help with research.
• Write down everything interesting on paper (notes will be shortened later).

Step 2: Write the script

• Turn your collected information into a ~35-minute informative text.
• Prepare the narration for a microphone (read later by the speaker).
• Use simple language:
  • Avoid long, complicated sentences
  • Avoid many technical terms
  • Prefer simple main clauses
• Prepare supporting visuals:
  • Create/document a layout where text is on one side
  • On the other side, select image folders to choose which images will appear

Step 3: Set up the film set

• Required equipment:
  • A camera plus a microphone
  • An iPad works well
  • Lighting (more light generally = better video quality)
• Light guidance:
  • Sunlight is best, but ensure no shadows appear in the final video
• Setup details:
  • Use a white background
  • Attach the iPad to the white background using a holder
  • Place the pictures outside the filming area

Step 4: Film

• The narration is recorded by one person:
  • Speak the text into the microphone
  • Deliver it in an engaging way
  • Stay close to the microphone
  • Avoid background noise
• The visuals are handled by a second person:
  • They must know exactly how and when to move/change images
  • Multiple takes may be needed, but it should yield a strong result

Step 5: Editing the film

• You may trim the video at the beginning and end.
• Editing can be done with the iMovie app.
• Add music where appropriate (example: added songs in a few places by someone on the team).

Step 6: Presenting the film

• Present the finished video to the whole class.
• The video itself is an example of an explainer video explaining how to create an explainer video.

Concepts / example used

• Example topic referenced: Ludwig van Beethoven (with mention of the year of birth as 1770 vs 1772).
• Example format used: a layout/lay-out technique explainer video with narration and supporting images.

Speakers or sources featured (as identifiable)

• No specific speaker names are provided in the subtitles (no individual people are identified by name).
• Ludwig van Beethoven is mentioned as the example subject/topic.
• iMovie is referenced as an editing tool.
• Beethoven explainer video is referenced as an example video (creator identity not specified).