Start with a Plan
Before you start drawing on a video, be sure to plan out what you want to draw in advance. Start by mapping out key plot points, characters, and props to see how your drawings will best fit into the movie. This will help you decide not just what to draw but also how it should come together. Additionally, it’s helpful to look for opportunities to add humor and flair, like drawings that accentuate a particular moment or build upon a character’s story.
Gather Your Supplies
Now that you’ve planned out your drawings, it’s time to make sure you have the right tools to draw on the video. At a minimum, you’ll need some basic drawing supplies like pencils, pens, and markers, along with scrap paper and paints to experiment with. It’s also helpful to have an eraser, a ruler, and other materials to help you create more elaborate drawings. Finally, don’t forget to have a video editor handy so you can make changes to your video if needed.
Get Drawing
Now that you’ve planned and prepped, it’s time to draw on the video! Start out by playing the video and pausing it at the relevant points and sketch out your drawings frame by frame. When you’re finished, use the video editor to insert your drawings into the movie. For an extra flourish, you can also add sound effects or other audio elements to your drawings.
Add Color and Effects
Now it’s time to add color and effects to your drawings. Use your paints, markers, and other materials to create fun and vibrant designs. And don’t forget about the other elements you can add to your drawings, like 3D elements, lighting and shading effects, and other special effects.
Finally, don’t forget to share your drawings with others! Post your creations on social media, upload them to YouTube, or even show them off at film festivals to let the world know what you’ve created. No matter how you share your creations, you’ll be sure to hit the height of drawing-on-video stardom!
Get Creative with Your Drawings
You can also use your drawings to create some truly unique works of art. Consider adding a twist to a classic scene by making the characters more outlandish or adding more intense action sequences. You could also use drawings to embellish a character’s backstory or explore dark themes. Just remember to stay true to the original story and always strive to make your drawings as evocative and powerful as possible.
Include Special Effects
To make your drawings even more dynamic, use special effects. Bring characters to life with 3D models, add glow and sparkle effects, add extra swagger and flair with textured elements, and much more! There are almost limitless possibilities when it comes to adding special effects to drawings, so get creative and explore different ideas until you find the best ones for your movie.
Experiment with Animations
Finally, don’t forget to explore the world of animations and create phenomenal visuals using your own drawings. Animations can pick up where drawings leave off, bringing moments to life with fluid and dynamic characters and props. You can even create your own animations from scratch, like a mesmerizing flipbook animation or a detailed 3D scene. You can also mix and match animations with hand-drawn elements for a truly unique look.
