For KDP & Etsy colouring creators

One colouring page.
One clear video.

Start with a page you own. Plan the framing, choose one simple change and check the finished clip before you share it.

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Original black line drawing of a flower with eight closed petals, a stem and two leaves. — Original line art used in the example below.

Watch, then notice

A little movement.
A readable page.

This silent example uses our original illustration and a manually animated colour reveal. It shows four checks you can use with your own work.

00–04
Start with artwork you own.
Pick one page with a clear subject.
04–12
Keep the whole drawing visible.
Leave space around the page and its captions.
12–20
Use one simple colour change.
Give the viewer an easy movement to follow.
20–25
Review the exported file.
Watch it at phone size before sharing.

Original artwork and manual animation. This is a composition example, not a software demonstration or product review.

Before you make your clip

Five checks. One better starting point.

Tick each item as you check your own page. Your selections stay on this page until you reload it.

0 of 5 checked

I can use this artwork.Use a page you made or have permission to animate and share. Check any third-party assets separately. The page is clear enough to work with.Check the lines and small details. If you use a fill effect, inspect gaps in outlines before committing to a whole book. The drawing fits the frame.Keep the subject visible. Leave a margin for captions and the controls of the platform where you will post. I have chosen one change to show.A colour reveal, a slow crop or one detail is enough for a first practice clip. Keep the sequence easy to follow. I watched the actual exported file.Open the downloaded file on a phone. Check readability, framing, timing and any sound from beginning to end.

Use the checks to spot what needs attention before sharing.

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Your first practice clip

Make one small example.

Use an editor you already know. Start with one page and one change so you can judge the result clearly.

01
Prepare one page
Choose your artwork and create a vertical composition. Try a still preview at phone size before animating.
02
Animate one idea
Add a simple reveal or movement. Keep captions short and away from the edges. Preview the whole sequence.
03
Export, watch, adjust
Our example is a 25-second, 1080 × 1920 MP4. Choose export settings supported by your editor and destination, then check the actual file.

A question from your own page

What is tricky in your preview?

Fine outlines, cropped edges or text that is hard to read? Tell us what you are trying to show in a comment on our original YouTube example.

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If you are choosing a new tool

Check the result before the sales pitch.

Try a page similar to yours and inspect its export. Then check what the base purchase actually includes.

Can it handle your lines and level of detail?
Does the licence cover how you intend to use the result?
How many exports are included, and does that allowance renew?
Can you get help when an export fails?

A few useful answers

Do I need to buy a particular tool?

No. This guide explains preparation and review. You can practise with an editor you already use; it does not require a particular product.

What should I do about music?

The example is silent. If you add sound to your own video, check that you have the rights to use it on your chosen destination.

Will this bring views or book sales?

The guide helps you plan a clear video. Reach and sales depend on the content, the audience and how you share it. This example does not establish a commercial result.

One colouring page.One clear video.

A little movement.A readable page.