1. No special materials, knowledge, or software is required to take this course. However students who already have some basic video, animation, or social media experience will have an easier time jumping in and getting straight to work.
2. This course covers a wide range of broad concepts, tools, and techniques related to video, animation, and social media. However those looking for in-depth specifics on one particular social media platform or software package should consider taking one of our other courses or looking for more comprehensive resources

This course is for anyone who wants to craft more effective multimedia messages that generate greater support, awareness, clicks, and donations/sales for your cause, business, or product online. Create an effective and powerful animation or video that will speak to and engage your audience in only 30 seconds (or less). Add powerful animated/video messages to a wide range of social media platforms with a deeper understanding of each platform's specific quirks and opportunities.

1. Dive into a range of possible animation and video tools and techniques to help inspire your own creative process.
2. Understand the huge benefits of animation and video social media marketing on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and more.
3. Get started making your first video business card, animated gif, video intros and outros, and closed captions
4. Free bonus course included: Get started making quick and easy yet professional-looking promo videos using the online 5. video-making program, InVideo