How to Create AI Explainer Videos (Step-by-Step)

Explainer videos take complex concepts and make them simple, visual, and memorable. They are used by businesses, educators, and content creators to communicate ideas that are difficult to convey in text.

95% of viewers retain information from video compared to 10% from text. This makes explainers the most effective format for teaching complex subjects.

AI tools have made explainer video creation accessible to everyone. You no longer need motion graphics artists, scriptwriters, or voiceover talent. FluxNote handles all of this automatically.

Step 1: Identify the concept to explain. Choose one specific idea, process, or concept. The more focused, the better the explainer.

Step 2: Simplify your explanation. Break the concept into 3–5 simple steps or key points. Use analogies and real-world examples.

Step 3: Generate the script with AI. Enter your simplified explanation into FluxNote. The AI structures it with a hook, clear narrative, and summary.

Step 4: Add relevant visuals. FluxNote matches educational footage and graphics to each section. The visuals should reinforce the explanation.

Step 5: Add clear captions and export. Use clean, readable subtitle styles. Export for your target platform.

- Explain one concept per video — do not try to cover too much
- Use analogies — comparing the unknown to the known accelerates understanding
- Start with why it matters — context motivates viewers to keep watching
- Visual metaphors are powerful — show concepts, do not just describe them
- End with a summary — repeat the key takeaway in one sentence

- Using jargon without explanation — your audience may not share your vocabulary
- Trying to cover too much — one focused concept per video
- Abstract without concrete examples — always ground concepts in real-world applications
- Monotone delivery — even educational content needs energy and engagement
- No summary at the end — always recap the single most important takeaway