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There are nearly limitless options to choose from when making<\/span> a training<\/span> video<\/span>, but animated<\/span> videos<\/span> have a few advantages over other types of videos<\/span>. Here\u2019s what you need to know to use an animated video maker<\/a> to create sales training<\/span> videos<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Using an Animated Video Maker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple benefits of using an animated<\/span> video<\/span> maker to create sales training<\/span> videos<\/span>. Videos<\/span> can be visually consistent across training<\/span> topics, departments, or throughout an organization<\/span>. Templates<\/a> make consistency simple! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating content<\/span> in-house is also cheaper and faster than using a professional production<\/span> company<\/span>. Plus, edits<\/span> and updates<\/span> are simple. If your organization\u2019s logo changes, your company<\/span> makes procedural adjustments, or there\u2019s a new Director or point of contact, there\u2019s no need to pay a professional to bring your video<\/span> up to date. An animated<\/span> video<\/span> maker allows you to revise your original video<\/span> quickly so your sales training<\/span> videos<\/span> always have the most accurate and up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating an Animated Sales Training Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to make your video<\/span>, it\u2019s tempting to jump right in \u2013 especially when you already have a vision<\/span> of how the end product<\/span> will look. However, there are a few things you need to do first to make sure your final sales training<\/span> video<\/span> is effective and meets your sales team\u2019s needs. Here are the steps you should take when using an animated<\/span> video<\/span> maker to make your video<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify a learning objective. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A training<\/span> video<\/span> should have a clear purpose. Identify the learning objective<\/a> you would like it to help your sales team achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a storyboard. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Just have a plan of how you\u2019d like your video<\/span> to flow. Decide if you\u2019re including stories, scenarios, role-play videos<\/span>, or other elements – and in what order they\u2019ll appear in your video<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collect your materials. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You likely already have a wealth of materials to draw from to create your sales training<\/span> video<\/span>; there\u2019s no need to start from scratch. Gather anecdotes from sales managers that would be helpful to include, repurpose information from slide decks or old training<\/span> handouts, or find video<\/span> vignettes you\u2019d like to add to enhance your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose your characters. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the benefits of using an animated<\/span> video<\/span> maker is the ability to use animated<\/span> characters! These are especially helpful when explaining sales techniques or storytelling. You can choose characters that resemble individuals in your organization<\/span> or create recurring characters that appear throughout your training<\/span> program<\/span>. Get creative<\/span> and make it fun to help engage your viewers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the video. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make your video<\/span> using a pre-designed template<\/a>. Follow your storyboard and use the materials you gathered to add the content. Or, save time by using an ai animation generator<\/a> that creates the first draft instantly from your script or materials. With all the work you did to prepare, your video will come together in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Animated Training Videos with Powtoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ready to start making<\/span> your own training<\/span> videos<\/span>? Powtoon<\/span> is the visual communication platform<\/span> used by 96% of Fortune 500 companies<\/span>. Maintain brand control while giving your team members a simple but powerful tool to create the training<\/span> videos<\/span> they need to succeed. Sign up for free<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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