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Voiceover vs. Titles: Exploring the Best Animated Video Strategy for Your Message

Video Transcript:

When you’re creating animated videos for business, a key decision is whether to feature a voiceover track, or to instead deliver the messaging entirely through on-screen text titles. Understanding the benefits of both methods is key to choosing the most effective approach for your video. Here’s a look at both:

Voiceover:

Voiceover provides the opportunity to connect your message with a specific tone of voice, evoking emotions, building trust, and grabbing attention. Videos delivered with a voiceover can also fit in more words than text titles alone; roughly 150 words a minute. This makes a voiceover track suitable for more complex or detailed content. Titles on the other hand, work differently…

Text Titles:

Text Titles have to be:

short, direct and impactful.

Scripts should be 75words per minute,

Suiting videos with simpler messaging.

They’re easy to edit, rearrange, translate and localise.

They’re more accessible to hearing impaired viewers

And particularly effective when viewed mute on social channels.

So when picking between these two options, think closely about what will work best for your audience and where they’ll be accessing the content. We’d also suggest that ALL videos include some form of on-screen text or subtitles, to maximise accessibility and ensure they can be understood when viewed on mute. Good luck!

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5 Video Content Marketing Ideas For Software Brands To Use

In the latest of our Marketing Tips vlog series, Chris Tongue, Creative Director at Dead Ready Productions, explains 5 video content ideas that software brands should implement into their marketing strategy.

The content of which can be found below.

Hi! This time we’re going to look at 5 video content ideas that suit software brands.

Software platforms are becoming more and more powerful, but with that comes complexity.

Video offers the opportunity to highlight the benefits of your offering without having to send a sales rep to do a demo.

So here are 5 ideas for demystifying the power of your software through video.

1. Promo

The promotional video for your product is the banner advert for your product. This video should offer a teaser of the power of your products and excite your audience.

Don’t worry about granular detail here, just make sure that your product looks impressive; consider representing key facets of your product through metaphor and don’t be afraid to swing for the fences – this really is an advert for your product, so make it look great!

2. Case Study

As is so often true in video marketing, case studies present a really compelling reason for your potential clients to buy your product.

Firstly, identify your evangelists from your existing client base and incentivise them to be involved by offering them something of value as a thank you.

Send your production team to their place of business and shoot an interview with your customer, plus loads of content of the software in action, helping your customer achieve their business goals.

Potential customers relate to these videos and they can be a massive sales driver.

3. Demos

These videos are often animated demonstrations of how your software works when addressing a common issue your clients face.

These videos should be seen as mini-showreels for different corners of the software so make sure you keep the production values

4. Tips

This is where the granular detail comes in. Help your customers see how easy it is to work with your programme by demonstrating how to use the software to complete common tasks.

These easily can be shown through screen capture videos recorded by your sales team – just make sure that they are recorded clearly using a professional microphone, not the mic on the laptop.

5. Update Vlogs

Make sure that your customers are informed and excited by any new developments or features by creating a regular vlog.

Your customers will always be interested in new features so humanise your brand by going on camera and talking to them directly.

So, there you are, 5 video ideas for software content campaigns.

For more helpful information, top tips and useful guides on video production, keep an eye out for our next vlog – coming soon!

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Get Your Business Noticed With Visual Storytelling: Watch Our Animation Showreel Today

At Dead Ready Productions, we understand the importance of visual storytelling and how it can elevate a brand. To prove it, our animators have produced a brand new showreel showing off some of our favourite recent projects.

Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, explain complex concepts or simply entertain your audience, we’re here to help.

Our team of expert animators have years of experience creating captivating animations that engage audiences, effectively communicate messages and ultimately help businesses stand out from the competition.

The animations we create are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including social media, websites and presentations, helping businesses of all sizes and in all industries achieve their marketing goals.

If you have an animation brief, or you would like to find out more about the video, photography or graphic design services Dead Ready Productions can offer your business, simply get in touch via the button below or by calling +44 (0)208 339 6139.

5 Video Content Marketing Ideas For Pharmaceutical Brands To Apply

In the latest of our marketing tips vlog series, Chris Tongue, Creative Director at Dead Ready Productions, explains 5 video content ideas that pharmaceutical brands should apply to their marketing strategy. The content of which can be found below.

Hi, this month I’m suggesting 5 effective video approaches to support content campaigns for pharmaceutical brands.

So, if you’re an in-house marketeer for a pharmaceutical brand or working at an agency for pharmaceutical clients, I’d hope this content is useful to you.

It’s worth saying that often your most useful resource will be your Key Opinion Leaders (KOL), so be prepared to get them on-side for filming.

Many KOLs take it upon themselves to get some media training, but it’ll really help the quality of your content if your KOL’s are good on camera.

Number 1: Communicating Study Findings

Traditionally, study findings are reported to audiences via PowerPoint presentations, but you can more powerfully connect the KOL to the content through video.

The simplest way to enliven these findings is the classic talking head in a box approach, where the heavy data can take up most of the screen. However, if you involve a greenscreen, there is a whole world of ways that we can enliven the environment and content.

Feel free to add as much imagination as you feel is appropriate for your audience.

We’ve brought pop up green screen studios to locations worldwide, so it’s easy to bring the production to a location that’s convenient for your KOL.

Number 2: Case Studies

In almost any market, video case studies are a great way to highlight the efficacy of a product. When it comes to pharma, case studies are usually led by a KOL discussing how well treatment is going with a particular patient or group of patients.

These can be effectively communicated through a simple interview-style video, shot at the KOLs institute or place of work. Adding testimonial interview quotes from patients can present an even more compelling case study.

Number 3: Update Vlogs

Consider creating a channel for a particular product in development and have a specialist on the development team deliver regular updates on progress.

These thought leadership videos should only be a couple of minutes long and delivered regularly – providing a touch point for your KOLs and any other interested parties.

Number 4: News

Become a resource for a specific therapy area by attending congresses and organise the filming of update videos from a range of key speakers.

These can easily be shot by a single camera operator and provided they are scheduled in advance, you can shoot and even edit up to fifty 2-3 minute update videos a day!

Number 5: Interactive Video

Your e-learning resources become more engaging, impactful and effective when presented as an interactive video.

In one example, we were asked to help teach GPs how to recognise the right symptom profile to apply certain treatments.

We therefore created a video putting the audience in the shoes of a doctor as patient characters described their symptoms.

Audiences were given options as to what steps to take and guided to a resolution that benefited the patient. Requiring your audience to actively engage with the content in this way dramatically increases the likelihood that the learning objectives are fully absorbed.

So that’s it, 5 simple ideas for pharmaceutical campaigns. But before I go, a useful compliance tip is to use an autocue.

It seems strange to script interviews or other natural interactions but allowing the messaging to be signed off in advance drastically reduces the risk of projects being cancelled in post production – we’ve even held up a script on an iPad before and used post production to make it feel natural, so we’re big advocates of this approach.

As always, put yourself in the shoes of your audience and create videos that solve problems or inspire.

Thanks for watching.

For more helpful information, top tips and useful guides on video production, keep an eye out for our next 60 second marketing tips vlog – coming soon!

In the meantime, if you have a filming brief, or you would like to find out more about the animation, photography and graphic design services Dead Ready Productions can offer your business, simply get in touch via the button below or by calling +44 (0)208 339 6139.

6 Ways To Excel Your Marketing Strategy Using Explainer Videos

Whether you’re using them for marketing, education or internal communications, creating an explainer video is a great way to explain complex information to your audience.

Explainer videos are typically 1-2 minutes long and use animated graphics, typography and voiceover to explain what something is or how it works in an engaging, easy to understand way.

They are often placed on a website homepage, a dedicated landing page or a prominent product page and can help increase brand awareness, drive website traffic or boost sales – 96% of consumers said that they’ve watched an explainer video to learn more about a product or service. (Wyzowl)

In this article, we’ll explore 6 steps you can take to ensure your explainer video helps to excel your marketing strategy.

Have A Clear Message

It’s essential to start with a clear message. Define the problem you’re solving, your solution, and the benefits your audience will derive from your product or service.

The most successful explainer videos are always brief, straight to the point and most importantly, have a clear call-to-action at the end.

The ideal script length for an explainer video should be 150 words per minute, so a voiceover should be 300 words maximum for a 2 minute video.

Keep It Short And Engaging

Your audience’s attention span is limited, so it’s crucial to get your message across quickly and in an interesting way. According to Adage, the average attention span for consumers is 8.25 seconds.

It’s therefore crucial that you grab the viewer’s attention in the first 30 seconds, otherwise they will lose interest. Also, make sure your video has a clear structure and flows smoothly from beginning to end.

Focus On The Benefits And Include Statistics

People care more about the benefits they’ll get from your product or service than its features.

Use your explainer video to highlight how your solution will make their lives easier, save them time and money or solve a particular problem they’re facing.

Incorporating data and or figures within the script can also help to reinforce your message. Explainer videos lend themselves particularly well to this style of animation.

Consider using brand colours and or visuals within the video as this can strengthen the connection to your brand and help to make it more identifiable.

Use A Conversational Tone

The main benefit of an explainer video is that it simplifies complex information, so language should be accessible. Your explainer video should have a conversational tone, as if you’re talking to a friend.

Avoid using jargon or technical terms that your audience may not understand and instead use simple language and explain your information in a way that anyone can comprehend.

Video is often watched by people with the audio switched off, particularly when viewing on mobile, so always include subtitles to ensure viewers are not reliant on the voiceover.

Subtitles are also a great way to maximise the reach of your video and enhance viewer experience across the board, and so should be considered for all your video content.

Include A Call To Action

Your explainer video should end with a call to action that encourages your audience to take the next step. This could be visiting your website, signing up for a trial, or making a purchase.

Ensure your call to action is clear and visible, so your audience knows what to do next.

Test And Refine

Once you’ve created your explainer video, it’s essential to test it with your target audience to see how they respond to it.

Use analytics tools to track how many people view your video, how long they watch it and what actions they take after watching it.

In Summary

Explainer videos are an effective tool for engaging and educating your audience on complex ideas, products, or services. By following the above steps you can ensure that your videos are not only entertaining but also informative and impactful.

So, start with a clear message that addresses your audience’s needs, keep your video concise and engaging, highlight the benefits of your product or service and use a conversational tone that is easy to understand.

Additionally, include a clear and compelling call to action that will encourage your audience to take the next step towards becoming a customer and finally, test and refine your video based on feedback – this will ensure you can continue to improve and optimise your explainer videos for maximum impact.