Your Ideas... in Motion


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Hello friends,

Our new online course, IDEAS in MOTION, is a comprehensive guide to developing animations and animated videos that do the heavy lifting when words aren't enough. The course teaches a simple method for producing short animated videos using only presentation software.

Course and Webinar Combo

For a limited time, enrollment in the IDEAS in MOTION course is available with a live, 90-minute webinar with Lee LeFever, on June 18th.

Pricing: Course + 90-Minute Webinar: $149

What you'll learn in the webinar and course:

  • Essential explanation skills
  • Writing and editing your script
  • Developing ideas for visuals and scenes
  • Finding, creating, and using visuals
  • Using generative AI
  • Animating visuals with PowerPoint
  • Preparing for your voice-over
  • Producing your video using only PowerPoint
  • Sharing your video

Webinar Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, June 18th, at 10am PT (1pm ET)
  • Location: Zoom. The recording will be sent to all enrollees.
  • Details: Lee will contact you with webinar details after you enroll

That's what I have for now. I'll be in touch again soon.

Lee LeFever, Common Craft and Explainer Academy


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Learn about new Common Craft videos, useful resources, and the skill of explanation from Lee LeFever, author of The Art of Explanation.

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