Role: Script editing, audio editing, graphic design, motion
Problem: These videos were created to guide users to work more efficiently and to use new features. Working with the subject matter expert, I created an enormous library of branded, animated videos for explaining specific tasks.
Approach: The usability team identified which features should be addressed with a video, and a trainer developed the scripts which I edited for mechanics and flow. I then worked with voice talent by phone using a studio in New York, edited and added audio to each video. I added WebTrends scripts to the html pages that contain each video for tracking purposes.
The "Kim the Trainer" character was designed by an agency, which I typically animated at the conclusion of each video. I designed the intro / outro layouts and animated treatments, including the logo, and added the musical chime at the beginning of each video which I selected and edited from a song by my friend, Pat Strawser.
I worked with the development team to throttle test comparing YouTube to the Akamai server they had been using. YouTube proved faster, and gave the additional benefit of significant cost savings, sharing, and analytics.
I also created designs to support Sage Advisor, including a landing page, YouTube channel, custom video player, in-product launch pad, and interactive map created for enrollment into Sage University courses. The landing page showcases the 'Show-me-how' videos, and also includes other videos created by an agency. The page design meets corporate branding guidelines, and I also wrote the descriptive copy for each section.
Approach: The usability team identified which features should be addressed with a video, and a trainer developed the scripts which I edited for mechanics and flow. I then worked with voice talent by phone using a studio in New York, edited and added audio to each video. I added WebTrends scripts to the html pages that contain each video for tracking purposes.
The "Kim the Trainer" character was designed by an agency, which I typically animated at the conclusion of each video. I designed the intro / outro layouts and animated treatments, including the logo, and added the musical chime at the beginning of each video which I selected and edited from a song by my friend, Pat Strawser.
I worked with the development team to throttle test comparing YouTube to the Akamai server they had been using. YouTube proved faster, and gave the additional benefit of significant cost savings, sharing, and analytics.
I also created designs to support Sage Advisor, including a landing page, YouTube channel, custom video player, in-product launch pad, and interactive map created for enrollment into Sage University courses. The landing page showcases the 'Show-me-how' videos, and also includes other videos created by an agency. The page design meets corporate branding guidelines, and I also wrote the descriptive copy for each section.
Example videos
Outro: Character animation at 1:16
Outro: Character animation at :48
Outro: Character animation at :41