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Vyond is an animation production tool developed in the United States. It is a cloud service that can be used with an internet connection and is utilized by many companies and individuals. Vyond is versatile and is used in various fields such as marketing, training, e-learning, and more.

Features of Vyond

Features of Vyond

In addition, Vyond has the following features.

・The colors and forms are meticulously calculated, allowing for high-quality designs that can be created without failure even on first use. ・A wealth of templates and materials are readily available, making it easy to create videos. Characters and backgrounds can also be freely customized. ・Not only can you utilize a variety of expressions with abundant materials, but background music and sound effects are also provided. Additionally, you can upload and use your own logos and images. ・As a cloud service, it can be easily accessed through a web browser.

The operation method is easy to understand, allowing you to add scenes and adjust the flow of the video on the timeline with clicks or drag-and-drop. Effects and transitions can also be easily applied. Basic character actions and expressions of joy, anger, sadness, and happiness can be selected from patterns, eliminating the need for complex tasks typical of general video software.

Three Basic Styles

Furthermore, you can choose from three styles depending on the purpose of the video.

1. Contemporary 2D animation composed of simple characters and simplified backgrounds and other materials.

2. Business Friendly Rich variety of character motion materials and highly expressive 2D animations

3. Whiteboard Animation Whiteboard animations that look like they were hand-drawn with a marker.

By effectively utilizing such patterns, you can create animation videos that better suit your objectives. The created videos can be saved in MP4 or GIF animation formats and can be uploaded to LMS (Learning Management Systems) or YouTube.

[Note] ・Vyond is a cloud service and operates online, so it cannot be used without an internet connection. ・It is fundamentally based on using templates and provided materials, so it is not possible to create completely original videos.

Let's compare Vyond with other animation production tools.

5 Recommended Animation Production Tools: 1. VideoScribe

VideoScribe is a video editing software that allows you to create whiteboard animations. Whiteboard animation is a technique that turns the process of drawing pictures and text on a whiteboard into a video. The feature comparison is as follows.

・Usability: Both tools are easy to master with intuitive usability. You can create animations simply by selecting and placing materials such as images, text, and graphs. On the review site G2 for software, Vyond ranks first in the Easiest To Use in Animation software category, while VideoScribe is unranked (as of 2023). ・Expressiveness: VideoScribe is software specialized in whiteboard animation. Therefore, the only expressive method available is whiteboard animation. On the other hand, Vyond can express two other types of animation in addition to whiteboard animation. ・Operating Environment: VideoScribe requires software installation on a computer to create animations. Vyond is a cloud-based service, allowing you to create animations anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. ・Rich Materials: Vyond offers over 1,300 character templates, more than 14,000 illustrations for props, and a wealth of materials including BGM. VideoScribe provides about 10,000 types of illustration materials. ・Cost: Vyond's Premium plan costs about 90,000 yen per year (as of September 2023). VideoScribe can be used for an annual fee of 168 dollars. ・Japanese Font Support: Vyond allows the use of Japanese fonts when creating animations. You can also add your favorite fonts. VideoScribe also supports Japanese fonts, but additional installation is not possible.

5 Recommended Animation Production Tools: 2. Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is an animation production software from Adobe. It is software that allows you to create 2D animations and interactive content. You can create animations for formats such as HTML5 Canvas and WebGL. It often requires specialized knowledge and skills, making it challenging for beginners. The feature comparison is as follows.

・Supports a Wide Range of Platforms: Vyond primarily exports in MP4 (video) format and supports a wide range of platforms. In contrast, Adobe Animate primarily exports in HTML format and also supports a wide range of platforms. It can also create 3D animations. ・Can Create Illustrations: Vyond makes it easy to create characters by adjusting various elements like eyes, nose, and mouth based on templates. Adobe Animate has drawing features, but illustrations generally need to be created from scratch. ・Usability: Vyond has an intuitive usability that allows for easy mastery. On the other hand, Adobe Animate requires specialized knowledge and skills, making it difficult for beginners. ・Expression Methods: Vyond can create 2D animations based on templates and materials. In contrast, Adobe Animate can create both 2D and 3D animations. ・Pricing: Vyond's Premium plan costs about 90,000 yen per year (as of September 2023). Adobe Animate's standalone plan costs 28,776 yen per year (including tax).

5 Recommended Animation Production Tools: 3. Animaker

Animaker is a tool that allows you to create animated videos in the cloud. This tool comes equipped with various advanced features necessary for video editing, enabling the creation of videos, GIF animations, and live video editing. A comparison of features with Animaker is as follows.

5 Recommended Animation Production Tools: 4. Doodly

Doodly is software that allows you to easily create hand-drawn style animations, such as whiteboard animations. It is a popular video production tool in the United States because it allows for easy creation of whiteboard and chalkboard style videos. The feature comparison is as follows.

・Usability: Both tools primarily operate on a drag-and-drop basis, allowing for simple creation of animations. On the software review site G2, Vyond ranks first in the Easiest To Use in Animation software category, while Doodly has no rating (as of 2023). ・Expression Methods: Doodly is mainly specialized in creating whiteboard-style and blackboard-style videos, so it does not have the same range of expression as Vyond. ・Pricing: Vyond's Premium plan costs about 90,000 yen per year (as of September 2023). On the other hand, Doodly's price is $790 per year, making it more affordable than Vyond.

5 Recommended Animation Production Tools: 5. Powtoon

Powtoon is an online tool for creating presentations and animated videos. This tool is utilized in various fields such as business, education, and marketing. The feature comparison is as follows.

・Usability: Both tools primarily operate through drag-and-drop, allowing for simple creation of animations. According to the review site G2, Vyond ranks first in the Easiest To Use in Animation software category, while Powtoon ranks fifth (as of 2023). ・Functionality: Vyond is a tool specialized for animation production, whereas Powtoon can also handle screen recording and live-action video editing in addition to animation. When it comes to animation alone, Vyond is a more powerful tool in terms of the number of templates and customization options. ・Pricing: Vyond's Premium plan costs around 90,000 yen per year (as of September 2023). On the other hand, Powtoon's Professional plan is priced at 840 dollars per year.

We compared several animation video production tools, and the strengths of Vyond can be summarized as follows.

I introduced several animation video production tools, each with its own features that can be used according to their respective strengths. However, overall, it was found that Vyond has many advantages compared to other animation video production tools.

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Vyond supports a variety of applications, allowing for the creation of business animations. Here, we will explain what business animation is.

What is business animation?

Business animation refers to animated videos that can be utilized in corporate activities. The main purpose is to effectively convey the company's products, services, and brand messages.

By utilizing business animation, you can enhance your brand image and differentiate yourself from competitors. Additionally, business animation can convey sufficient information in a short amount of time, making it highly cost-effective and efficient in terms of cost performance. Therefore, it is an easily accessible tool, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and individual business owners.

Scenes of Utilizing Business Animation

Business animation can be utilized in various business scenarios. Here are the main application scenes.

Promotion

By utilizing animation for the promotion of new products and services, you can provide visually appealing content. Animation is suitable for clearly explaining difficult concepts and complex features, capturing the audience's interest and enhancing persuasive effects.

Recruitment Activities

By using animation in recruitment videos that introduce the company's culture and work environment, we can convey an appealing message to job seekers.

Company Information

By incorporating animation into videos that introduce the company's corporate philosophy and business content, we can convey information visually and clearly.

Training and Workshops

By utilizing animations in internal training and educational videos, we can enhance learners' retention and behavior change.

Marketing Activities on SNS

Incorporating animation into marketing activities on social media can enhance audience engagement. Short animated videos are easily shareable and help improve brand awareness.

There are various types of business animations. Here are some representative business animations.

Character Animation

This is an animation using characters. The characters move along with the story, and the animation unfolds, which enhances viewer empathy and makes it more memorable.

Handwritten Animation

This is an animation that expresses movement by displaying illustrations of characters and objects in a flipbook style. It is used in various business scenes such as corporate PR videos, service explanations, and seminar/training videos.

Whiteboard Animation

This is an animation that videos the process of drawing illustrations and text on a whiteboard. Due to its simple animation, it is highly versatile and can be used in business scenes such as company introductions and service presentations.

3D Animation

This is an animation using three-dimensional illustrations and graphics. While 2D animation is expressed on a flat surface, 3D animation adds "depth," allowing for the expression of immersive visuals. It is utilized in corporate PR and product introductions.

Infographic Animation

This is an animated video that visually conveys data information through graphs, tables, illustrations, and icons. It can be used to clearly explain complex procedures and processes during internal training and education. Additionally, it is suitable for social media distribution and has the characteristic of being easily shareable.

Typography Animation

This is a video that adds movement to text and logs. It is used for advertisements and promotions.

Manga Videos & Manga Animation

This is a video that animates the story of a manga or displays the panels of the manga in sequence. Since it turns the manga directly into a video, it can reduce production costs compared to character animation. It is utilized in a wide range of fields, such as company introductions and recruitment activities.

The enhancement of educational content using animated videos is expected to increase in necessity in the future. Correspondingly, various animation video production tools are anticipated to emerge, and their functionalities are expected to improve. The utilization of AI will also advance. In such a context, Vyond will be increasingly utilized worldwide as the optimal tool for creating animated educational materials. To enable more companies to take advantage of this useful tool, Human Science has also started代理販売. There is a 2-week free trial, so please feel free to contact us.
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