--- title: Top tips on creating professional quality videos description: Check out this article for top tips and techniques to plan and create great videos using VideoScribe. --- [Skip to content](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#main-content) [Raise a ticket](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![VSD\_LOGO\_SMALL](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/VSD_LOGO_SMALL.webp?width=200&height=42&name=VSD_LOGO_SMALL.webp)](https://www.videoscribe.co/) - [Home](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/) - [Using VideoScribe](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/using-videoscribe/) - [Pricing](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/pricing/) - [Blog](https://blog.videoscribe.co/) - [About](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/about/) - [Help](https://support.sparkol.com/knowledge) - [Login](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/login/) - [Try for free](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/free-trial/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/) - [Using VideoScribe](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/using-videoscribe/) - [Pricing](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/pricing/) - [Blog](https://blog.videoscribe.co/) - [About](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/about/) - [Help](https://support.sparkol.com/knowledge) - [Login](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/login/) - [Try for free](https://www.videoscribe.co/en/free-trial/) - [Raise a ticket](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Hey there! How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [VideoScribe](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [VideoScribe](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe?hsLang=en) 3. [Start a new project](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe?hsLang=en#start-a-new-project) # Top tips on creating professional quality videos ## Check out this article for top tips and techniques to plan and create great videos Let us walk you through the best practices for creating your project with VideoScribe. Full of tips and tricks, we’re here to make your life a little bit easier!  - [Planning](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Planning) - [Storyboarding](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Storyboarding) - [Scripts and voiceovers](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Scripts_and_voiceovers) - [Setting a theme](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Setting_a_theme) - [Adding images](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Adding_images) - [Background music](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Background_music) - [Top tips](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/top-tips-videoscribe#Top_tips) ### **Planning** It’s important to remember the advantages whiteboard animation has over other mediums and how you can use it to get your message across. Check out these blog posts on planning: - **[8 Steps to plan a killer explainer video](https://blog.videoscribe.co/8-steps-to-plan-a-killer-explainer-video?hsLang=en)** - great for both newcomers and pros looking to refresh their skills, as it even contains a [planning worksheet](https://help.videoscribe.co/hubfs/Downloadable%20Content/VideoScribe%20-%20Explainer%20Video%20Planning%20Checklist.pdf?__hstc=251652889.6a07c2b431d33f0550217f8bf7a2e700.1639060648851.1674740095578.1674744896870.68&__hssc=251652889.2.1674749764305&__hsfp=3876008543&hsLang=en) to get you started  - **[How to create animation magic](https://blog.videoscribe.co/how-to-create-animation-magic-3-part-guide-to-video-success?hsLang=en)** - provides a helpful summary of the whole process that covers the creation and sharing stages of the VideoScribe process ### **Storyboarding** You could just throw some images on the canvas and see what sticks, but to keep your viewers engaged you need your animations to tell a story. Storyboarding is an important part of structuring your videos. - **[How to storyboard an explainer video](https://blog.videoscribe.co/how-to-storyboard-explainer-video-free-template?hsLang=en)** - shows you how to visualize your project and even contains a [storyboard template](https://help.videoscribe.co/hubfs/Downloadable%20Content/New%20StoryboardTemplate.pdf?__hstc=251652889.6a07c2b431d33f0550217f8bf7a2e700.1639060648851.1674740095578.1674744896870.68&__hssc=251652889.23.1674749764305&__hsfp=3876008543&hsLang=en) for you to use ### **Scripts and voiceovers**  We recommend starting your project here! This is the first part of the creation process and one of the most important pieces of content for your video. The voiceover will set the pace and tone for your project.  - **[The ultimate guide to video voiceovers](https://blog.videoscribe.co/the-ultimate-guide-to-voice-over-perfect-voice-over-checklist?hsLang=en)** - provides the answers to all your voiceover-related questions and will set you up for voiceover success ### **Setting a theme** Professional videos have a unified look and feel, and that can come down to choosing cohesive images, colors, and designs for your project. - **[How to choose and set a theme for your VideoScribe video](https://blog.videoscribe.co/how-to-choose-and-set-a-theme-for-your-videoscribe-video?hsLang=en)** - shows that smart visual choices are key to getting your message across in as short a time as possible ### **Adding images ** We have thousands of hand-drawn images and GIFs available for use in our library plus millions of icon-style images. But if those don’t do the trick, you can import your own images too.  - **[Top 5 sites for royalty-free and quality stock images](https://blog.videoscribe.co/top-5-sites-for-royalty-free-and-quality-stock-images?hsLang=en)** - provides even more image options for your project ### **Background music**  VideoScribe browser provides you with a suite of music to select from, but there are many other ways you can find the right sound to match the mood, tone, and vibe of your animation.  - **[Best Royalty Free & Stock Music Sites For Your Videos](https://blog.videoscribe.co/best-royalty-free-stock-music-sites-for-your-videos?hsLang=en)** - provides the best places to find royalty-free music ### **Top tips**  And finally, to help bring your project to life and add a little bit of sparkle to your videos, we recommend you take a look at this article covering **[5 tips to make professional-looking VideoScribe videos](https://blog.videoscribe.co/5-tips-to-make-professional-looking-videoscribe-videos?hsLang=en)** *Happy Scribing!* - 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