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Hi SErs! Harmony here ๐ Today, I have another Canva tutorial for you. This one is all about using Canva to make a free and easy video, which you can use for all sorts of promotional purposes … including a book promo trailer.
For this tutorial, I’m using Canva online rather than my App on my iPad. So some of the screenshots will look different, depending upon which version and App you’re using. However, the instructions are essentially the same.
**You can make videos in both the free and paid options on Canva**
Open Canva and choose a template:
Usually, I start with a blank template. Some of the done-for-you content requires a paid subscription. However, you can start with a done-for-you and swap out the paid images for free graphics–either from within Canva or from an image you upload.
You will need to choose your aspect ratio, which will change depending upon your intended use. See HERE for more information on aspect ratios.
**To resize in Canva, you will need the PAID version**
For this tutorial, I chose ‘book video’, which has given me a square aspect ratio.
From this one template, I can:
- change the background
- change the length of each frame (which you will see on screen as ‘pages’ until you save the video
- change the individual elements
- with the paid version, resize
Step One: Change the Background
I typed ‘forest’ into the search after clicking the ‘background’ option.
Step Two: Change the Frame Length
Here, I’ve set the frame to 2.5 seconds. You can use the slider or type in the dialogue box to set the time you want.
Step Three: Change the Individual Elements
I deleted the large shape on the right-hand side.ย Then I resized the shape on the lower left.
I then changed the colour of the shapes and the text.
Next, I clicked on ‘uploads’ and chose ‘from device’. Below is how to upload and then the finished ‘frame’.
You can continue to add elements and text, etc., as much as you want. The template gives you multiple frames to work with that will form a video once you’re done.
You can also add pages and duplicate the current page. Have a play and see what you can come up with.
The vidoes come with a music track, which you can also change:
Alternatively, to view via YouTube, the finished video for The Glade is HERE.
And there you have it. An incredibly quick and easy way to create a book teaser trailer or other promotional video.
That’s it from me for today. I hope you find this post useful. And I’ll see you again on February 24thย ๐
ยฉ2021 Harmony Kent
This turned out great! It looks easier than iMovie, too! lol
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Much easier than iMovie, lols. Thanks, Jacquie! So pleased you like the end result ๐
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I love Canva but haven’t yet tried doing a video.. But you have encouraged me to have a go.. A brilliant tutorial, Harmony easy to follow.. Love the vid… Thank you for sharing ๐x
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Thanks so much, Carol ๐
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My pleasure, Harmony it was a great tutorial really helpful ๐ x
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Excellent step by step guide Harmony…thank you..hugsx
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So pleased you like it. Thanks, Sally. Hugs xx ๐
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In the blogger daily tomorrow Harmony…xxx
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Thanks so much, Sally xx ๐
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Love this post, Harmony! Many thanks for the step by step process! ๐
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You’re so welcome, Felicia. So pleased you love the post ๐
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Thanks so much Harmony โค
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You’re welcome, Debby ๐
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
Running a day late, but Harmony Kent’s Story Empire post yesterday was way too good not to pass along! Been thinking about making a video to promote a book or two? Harmony has shared a step by step set of instructions for doing so using Canva. Take a look to see what I mean. (And how about that wonderful example she made with her book The Glade? Fantastic stuff! I’m going to give this a try myself, for sure. After you’ve seen how cool it is, I think some of you will want to do so as well. Hope you’ll remember to pass the post along far and wide, too, so others can see how to do this. Thanks, and thanks to Harmony for a superb lesson! ๐
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Thanks so much for your wonderful comments and for sharing, Marcia ๐
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Thanks for these instructions, Harmony. I’ve booked mark this to study in more detail when work calms down and I have more time.
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Youโre welcome, Robbie. Hopefully things will calm down soon for you ๐
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I tried Canva for a specific business purpose a few years ago. I didn’t end well, and I lost interest in the service. I think I might need to revisit it now that I’m retired. Thanks for this.
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Youโre welcome, Dan ๐
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What a cool feature! I had no idea this was possible in Canva. I’m going to have to look into it and play around. Many thanks for an excellent post, Harmony!
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Thanks so much, Mae. Iโm thrilled this post has highlighted another cool feature ๐
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Excellent, Harmony! I love working in Canva and have found it has so many tools that I’m still discovering. Great share! Thank you!
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Me too, Jan! So happy you enjoyed this post ๐
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I don’t think I’m ready for this yet, but thanks for sharing how to do it. Maybe someday:)
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You never know! Thanks, Judi ๐
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That turned out really nice, Harmony ๐ I need to give it a try in Canva.
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Thanks so much, Denise ๐
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Perfect timing, Harmony. I have been playing around with Canva’s video features, recently and your post has answered some questions I had. I’m sure I would have figured it out eventually… but you have done the leg work for me. ๐๐๐
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Thatโs fantastic, Jo! Thanks for letting me know ๐
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Thanks for that – useful. I’ve been using FlexClip since the days before it added a watermark, but I’m reaching my limit of free videos. I’ve ued canva for one of my covers but I don’t go in often and wasn’t aware you could use it for videos.
I must investigate!
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I think youโd find it incredibly useful as an alternative to FlexClip, Cathy. Best of luck! ๐
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You make it look easy, Harmony. Thanks for the tutorial. I think trailers are effective in our marketing efforts and having an easy (free or low cost) way to produce them is essential. I’ve used PowerPoint to date, but will play around with Canva and see what I can come up with. ๐ Thanks!
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Thanks for your lovely comment, Diana! I hope you have lots of fun playing with this ๐
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I love working with visuals. I just can’t let myself get too distracted! Lol
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Me too, lols ๐
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Saving, Harmony. Thanks!
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Yay! Thatโs great, Jacqui ๐
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This is extraordinary, Harmony! Thank you for sharing the “how-to”, because I’m on Canva regularly. I had no idea Canva could be used for creating videos. Your post is incredibly helpful. ๐
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Iโm so pleased to see how helpful this post is. Thanks, Gwen ๐
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You did make it sound easy, Harmony. Thank you for this. I have it bookmarked.
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I canโt tell you how much easier than working with video software this is, John ๐
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It sounded like that, Harmony.
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I saw they were offering video services, but I haven’t had a chance to play yet. Thanks for the tutorial, Harmony!
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Theyโre pretty easy to play with. Thanks, Sue
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I use Cava a lot for social media posts, but I had no idea they did videos. Not sure if I’m brave enough to try it, but Canva does seem pretty user friendly. Thanks for the instruction, Harmony!
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Youโre welcome, Teri ๐
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I wasn’t aware Canva did videos. I need to check that feature out. Thanks for this informative post, Harmony.
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It’s one of those tools I stumbled across by accident. So glad I did! Thanks, Joan ๐
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Very cool stuff. Thanks.
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Glad you think so. Thanks, Craig ๐
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Thank you for this, Harmony! I hate making book trailers, but this seems much easier than what I’ve done in the past. I will definitely give it a go soon. ๐
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You and me both! This makes it so much easier and smoother. Thanks, Yvi ๐
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I do a lot of simple graphic stuff in Canva, but I had no idea it even did videos. Thanks for the tutorial, Harmony.
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I’ve had fun exploring Canva lately and am sure there’s more I haven’t seen yet. Thanks, Staci ๐
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I love Canva. For a non-techie like myself, I find it very user friendly. I haven’t tried making a video, but your instructions will definitely be helpful for the future. Thank you, Harmony! You’re a great teacher. ๐
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Oh that’s so lovely of you to say! Thanks, Jill. Canva is so user friendly for non techies for sure ๐
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Well, I do like the sound of this – but think I’ll need to wait until brain clears and then can study your post, Harmony. Have saved for later perusal.Thank you. x
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That’s great, Judith. I know what you mean about clearing the brain … it takes me a while most days. Hugs ๐
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Very clever use of Canva, Harmony…
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Thanks, Anita and Jaye! I had fun with this one. It sure takes a lot of the work and heartache out of movie book trailers! ๐
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