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How do you make a video in Illustrator?

Last updated on November 24, 2022 @ 8:41 am

Making a video in Illustrator can be a bit daunting, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of creating a simple video with Illustrator.

First, we’ll create a basic video timeline and storyboard, then we’ll use Illustrator’s animation tools to create the animations. Finally, we’ll add the finishing touches to the video and export it to YouTube.

To get started, first create a new Illustrator document. We’ll use this document to create our basic video timeline and storyboard.

1. In the Document Window, click File > New > File.

2. In the New File dialog box, enter a name for your file (for example, “Video in Illustrator”).

3. Click Save.

4. In the Document Window, click the Timeline panel on the right.

5. In the Timeline panel, click the New button.

6. In the New Timeline dialog box, enter a name for your new timeline (for example, “Storyboard 1”).

7. Click OK.

8. In the Document Window, click the Frame panel on the right.

9. In the Frame panel, click the New button.

10. In the New Frame dialog box, enter a name for your new frame (for example, “Frame 1”).

11. In the Document Window, click the Animation panel on the right.

12. In the Animation panel, click the New button.

13. In the New Animation dialog box, enter a name for your new animation (for example, “Animated 1”).

14. In the Document Window, click the Properties panel on the right.

15. In the Properties panel, click the Storyboard 1 tab.

16. In the Storyboard 1 tab, click the Properties button.

17. In the Storyboard 1 tab’s Properties dialog box, click the Timeline panel.

18. In the Timeline panel, click the Add New Rows button.

19. In the Add New Rows dialog box, enter a name for your new row (for example, “R1”).

20. In the Storyboard 1 tab’s Properties dialog box, click the Add New Columns button.

21. In the Add New Columns dialog box, enter a name for your new column (for example, “C1”).

22. In the Storyboard 1 tab’s Properties dialog box, click the Add New Rows button.

23. In the Add New Rows dialog box, enter a name for your new row (for example, “R2”).

24. In the Add New Columns dialog box, enter a name for your new column (for example, “C2”).

25. In the Add New Rows dialog box, enter a name for your new row (for example, “R3”).

26. In the Add New Columns dialog box, enter a name for your new column (for example, “C3”).

27. In the Add New Rows dialog box, enter a name for your new row (for example, “R4”).

28. In the Add New Columns dialog box, enter a name for your new column (for example, “C4”).

29. In the Add New Rows dialog box, enter a name for your new row (for example, “R5”).

30. In the Add New Columns dialog box, enter a name for your new column (for example, “C5”).

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about making a video in Illustrator, be warned that it is a very difficult and time-consuming process. Unless you are an experienced user of the software, you will likely find it extremely frustrating.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.