Adding Animations and Exporting Your Story

To add animations and export your story, you typically follow these steps:

1. Add Animations:

   • Select or upload your content (images, videos, text).
   • Use animation tools or features in your chosen platform:
     • For example, in Canva, you can add animated design elements by searching for animated stickers or use the "Animate" button to apply animation effects to pages or elements.
     • On Instagram Stories, you can add animated text by typing your text and swiping left or right to cycle through animation styles like fade-in or bounce.
     • Animation presets and pinning can be used in apps like Linearity to animate text and objects quickly.
     • For more advanced animated stories, tools like Minimax AI or Midjourney can animate images and generate videos from prompts.

2. Preview Your Animation:

   • Always preview your animated story to ensure the timing, effects, and transitions look smooth and engaging.

3. Export Your Story:

   • Once satisfied, export your story in the appropriate format:
     • Most platforms allow exporting as MP4 video files or GIFs suitable for social media sharing.
     • For Instagram Stories, export as MP4 to upload directly.
     • Some tools provide options to control resolution and quality during export.

4. Upload or Share:

   • Upload the exported animated story to your social media platform or use it in your marketing or personal projects.

Additional Tips:

• Match animation style to your content tone and brand identity.
• Use bold colours and subtle movements to maintain viewer engagement without overwhelming.
• Sync animations with key moments in your story for better impact.

This workflow applies broadly across popular tools like Canva, Instagram Stories, Linearity, and AI-powered animation platforms, enabling you to create and export animated stories efficiently.