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Formats

Which format fits your material?

Three formats, one source document. Each one paces the same material differently. Here is how to pick, with a finished example of each.

ExplainerPresentationWhiteboard

Explainer

Drawn in marker, then set in motion.

Dry Erase is a whiteboard with motion: diagrams and math are drawn in marker with the narration, then equations rearrange, shapes move, and objects fall and collide. Blackboard is the same lesson in chalk. Mind's Eye is abstract 2D animation in clean ink shapes. Paper Trail pins the material to an evidence board and moves the camera between cutouts.

Best for

  • Course lessons and lectures
  • Worked examples and derivations
  • Concept deep dives
  • Longer lessons, up to 15 minutes

Skip it when you need a slide deck to hand out afterwards.

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Dry Erase lesson: The Mechanics of a Bank Run

Presentation

Narrated slides that move.

Animated charts, text that lands with the narration, and 18 templates. Each slide is laid out around one point, so the finished deck plays like a video, and you can still export it as slides.

Best for

  • Course modules and certification prep
  • Briefings and reports
  • Product and policy documentation
  • Anything that needs a deck export too

Skip it when the lesson is a sequence the viewer should watch build one step at a time.

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Loss Calculation Exercise

Whiteboard

Hand-drawn, one idea at a time.

Sketches appear as the narration reaches them, so the viewer only sees what matters right now. Good for processes, decisions, and concepts that are easier to follow when they build up.

Best for

  • Process walkthroughs
  • Concept explanations
  • Scenarios with decision points
  • Short social clips in portrait

Skip it when the audience needs to inspect exact tables, wording, or reference material.

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Unlocking Training Value with Whiteboard Videos

Side by side

The differences that matter

ExplainerPresentationWhiteboard
LookMarker on a whiteboard, chalk on slate, abstract 2D animation, or a paper evidence boardDesigned slides with motion and animated chartsHand-drawn sketches on a whiteboard
PacingDrawn and animated in time with the narrationStructured, one point per slideProgressive, one stroke at a time
Best length3 to 15 minutes2 to 10 minutes1 to 6 minutes, or shorts
StylesDry Erase, Blackboard, Mind's Eye, and Paper Trail18 templates, custom fontsChalk, paper, and whiteboard styles
Storyboard reviewYes, on Pro and ScaleYes, on Pro and ScaleYes, on Pro and Scale
Extra exportsMP4 onlyPDF and PowerPoint deckMP4 only

Also available

Presentation Classic

The original slide format. Simpler, more controlled layouts that look the same every time. Use it when consistency across a library matters more than expressive design, or when new videos need to match ones you already have. If you are starting fresh, use Presentation.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I make the same document in more than one format?

Yes. Each video you create picks its own format and page range, so one source document can produce a Dry Erase lesson, a Presentation module, and a Whiteboard walkthrough without re-uploading.

Do the formats cost different amounts?

No. Every format uses the same credits per minute of finished video.

What is Presentation Classic?

Presentation Classic is the original slide format. It uses simpler, more controlled layouts that produce a consistent look every time, which suits libraries that need every video to match. It can be selected when creating a video. New projects should start with Presentation.

Can I switch formats after generating?

Not on the same video. Create a new video from the same document with the other format. Your narration edits do not carry over, since each format writes the script for its own pacing.

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Try all three formats on one document.

Upload a PDF, pick a format, and review the draft before anyone else sees it. Free to start.

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