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Vyond is a cloud service specialized in animation production. As a platform specialized in business animation production, it is used by many users and has received high ratings. It supports various purposes and can easily create high-quality animation videos for all industries such as marketing, training, and e-learning. In addition, since it is a cloud-based service, animation can be created anywhere as long as there is an internet environment. Therefore, it is used in various scenes such as business scenes, YouTubers, and educational settings.

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This time, we have summarized the price and usage of Vyond, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of creating animated videos using Vyond.

Vyond has implemented the industry's first AI-powered script and animation video generation feature, Vyond Go.

With Vyond Go (using ChatGPT), you can not only set prompts (instructions), but also the atmosphere of the video, making it possible to streamline and simplify the generation process. It is said that the most difficult part of video creation is the beginning, such as considering the story, but by utilizing AI, it becomes easier to overcome that barrier.

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The number of animation video generations varies depending on your contract plan. For more details, please refer to this article.

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How to Purchase Vyond
There are two ways to purchase Vyond: directly from the official Vyond website or through a reseller. For more information on pricing and the pros and cons of each option, please refer to this article.

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What is Vyond Sheet?
The "sheet" in Vyond refers to the "seat" used to access Vyond's license. This sheet allows multiple users to use it simultaneously in some plans. By utilizing this feature, the entire team can use Vyond to create content.

For example, if a company purchases a Vyond license with three seats, three employees from that company can use Vyond simultaneously. This is a very convenient feature for companies that want to create videos as a team.

In addition, by increasing the number of sheets, it is possible for more users to use Vyond at the same time. This allows for efficient progress on large projects.

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There are many animation video production tools in the world, but each one has its own features and can be used according to its strengths.
When comparing 5 types of animation video production tools with Vyond, it was found that Vyond is superior in many aspects compared to other tools.

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In the above column, we compare the operability, functionality, and pricing of VideoScribe (free/paid), Adobe Animate (paid version only), Animaker (free/paid), Doodly (paid version only), and Powtoon (free/paid) to Vyond.

Support in Japanese
There are two ways to purchase Vyond: directly or through a Japanese distributor. However, since the official website only supports English, those who are not confident in English may feel uneasy when signing the contract. Let's proceed carefully while utilizing machine translation.
Also, since all support will be in English, it is recommended to purchase through a distributor if you are not confident in your English skills.
For tips on choosing a distributor, please refer to this column.

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The language of the operating screen is recommended to remain in English without translation
Since Vyond is displayed in English, depending on the settings of the browser being used, it may be translated into unnatural Japanese.
The UI is designed to be intuitive even in English, so it is recommended to turn off automatic translation in Chrome or Edge.

How to Create Animated Videos with Vyond
Vyond is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive features, making it easy for even those without video production experience to create animated videos. For more information on how to create animated videos, please refer to this column.

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Is creating animation materials on Vyond really easy?
A usage guide covering the basic editing functions!

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Animations created with Vyond can be used for commercial purposes.
This is because the right to use the video is granted based on the account contract. However, if the account owner publicly shares the animation as their own right, there is no problem. However, when providing animations created by third parties to third parties, caution is required.
In this column, we introduce the points to be aware of when using for commercial purposes, as well as examples and benefits of using it for business.

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Introducing the benefits of animation video production by Vyond.

Easy operability and no special skills or experience required
With easy operability like PowerPoint, you can create animated videos without the need for special skills or experience. Choose a background template like PowerPoint slides, and arrange characters and objects that are provided in advance on the tool. Then, simply set your favorite actions for the character from the animation template, and you can create an animated video with movement for the character.

Possible to create in a short time and at a low cost
In general, creating business-oriented animations requires commissioning a specialized animation studio or freelancer, which can be expensive. With Vyond, even users without animation production experience can create animation videos in a short time and at a low cost, as there are plenty of templates, characters, backgrounds, and sound effects available. The user interface is also user-friendly and does not require any special software or hardware, making it possible to use even with limited resources. Not having to hire someone with specialized knowledge and being able to do it in-house are major advantages.

With a wide variety of templates, it is available for practical use
There are over 1,900 backgrounds, over 1,300 characters, over 14,000 small item illustrations, and over 2,400 actions (character expressions and movements) prepared in advance for business use. Of course, character customization is also possible.

Customize Your Characters
Vyond offers over 1,900 business backgrounds, 1,300 characters, 14,000 props, and 2,400 actions (facial expressions and movements) for you to choose from. Of course, you can also customize your characters.

There are three styles for characters, and each style has over 500 registered characters. From a vast number of characters, you can customize the one that matches the content and theme of the animation video you are creating.
Characters can not only take poses and change expressions, but also place speech bubbles and generate synthesized voices.

Original images can also be imported
You can also import original images, logos, etc. and customize them freely.

Synthetic Speech Generation
There is a speech generation function that uses multiple synthetic speech engines. By using neural speech that can generate natural human-like speech, it is easy to create animated videos with voiceovers.

Is creating animation materials on Vyond really easy?
A usage guide covering the basic editing functions!

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Introducing the disadvantages of using general animation video production tools.

If you find it difficult to operate, you will need to secure, acquire, and train personnel.
Introducing a video production tool means internalizing video production. Therefore, it is necessary to secure personnel who can handle the introduced video creation tool, which also incurs labor costs. In addition, you need to learn how to operate it. Especially for high-functioning tools, it takes a considerable amount of time just to learn the basic operations.

It is necessary to consider the cost performance of the tool
Introducing expensive tools or hiring dedicated staff for animation and video editing, even if you internalize video creation, the efficiency will be poor if the number of videos created per month is extremely small, and it may be more expensive than using specialized outsourcing staff.

For simple animation videos, there may be a lack of originality
Especially with simple animation video creation tools, there is a possibility that there will be a lack of originality. Since it is easy to create using templates, many people will end up using similar expressions. As a result, it becomes difficult to visually differentiate and there is a possibility that originality will be lost. Also, with simple animation, there may be limited freedom of expression. For example, it may be difficult to depict complex movements or subtle expressions, which can limit the ability to convey a story or message.

There are several disadvantages to general animation video tools, but Vyond has many features that cover those disadvantages. With some ingenuity, the disadvantages can be covered as follows.

Easy to use and easy to learn for anyone
With a simple and user-friendly interface, intuitive operation is possible, and even beginners can handle it in a short period of time. Simply choose the materials and the animated video will be completed, and editing is also easy. It doesn't cost much to learn and train. In addition, by utilizing the already implemented AI function (Vyond Go), production can be done more efficiently.
⇒For more information on using Vyond Go, please see "this blog".

Affordable
With Vyond, you can use it for less than 10,000 yen per month, so even if you have a small number of creations, there are hardly any disadvantages. In addition, anyone can easily create animations, so there is no need to hire staff with experience in animation production (although it is recommended to have someone who can come up with design and expression ideas).

If you are concerned about originality, you can customize and use original images
As mentioned above, Vyond offers a wide range of character and background templates that can be used for various industries and stories. Additionally, by customizing the templates or inserting videos and photos into animations, you can create unique animated videos that cannot be seen elsewhere. The import function for scripts and audio can also be utilized. With the ability for multiple team members to collaborate easily, sharing ideas and creating original content becomes easier.

If you are concerned about the cost, there is also a way to try it out for free with a trial version. Additionally, if you have any concerns about originality, our animation production outsourcing service can cover it.

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This time, we have summarized the use of Vyond, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of animation video production tools. Vyond has many features that compensate for the disadvantages of animation video production in general. In addition, you can also utilize Human Science's video production solutions. We will introduce the benefits of introducing Vyond through Human Science.

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We can provide support for pre- and post-purchase procedures, as well as assist with communication with Vyond (in English) and offer support for creating educational content based on your requests.
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・We have a large number of achievements in e-learning production. We have a lot of experience in effective animation production, not limited to Vyond.
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The enhancement of educational content using animation videos is expected to become even more necessary in the future. As a result, we can expect various animation video production tools to continue to emerge and their functions to become more advanced. The use of AI will also continue to advance. In such a situation, Vyond will continue to be used worldwide as the optimal tool for creating animation teaching materials. In order to further utilize this useful tool, Human Science has started an agency. Please feel free to contact us as there is a 2-week free trial available.

In addition, Human Science offers a variety of services related to educational content, from in-house support to the production of animation videos and teaching materials. We are happy to discuss with you. We can also handle various tools, including Vyond, for production.
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In addition, Human Science has a proven track record in creating manuals for various products and services. This includes the production of introduction videos and user education content that are associated with manuals, as well as a large number of training text and educational content proposals and productions. We can provide one-stop support from proposal and production of manuals and training texts to proposal and production of educational content, so please feel free to consult with us.
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