129. How I Made an Animated Lyric Video (Without Being an Animator)

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🎙️ Episode Title: How I Made an Animated Lyric Video (Without Being an Animator)

🎧 Episode Summary

Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to create visuals for your song release? In this episode, songwriter, producer, and songwriting coach Connor Lin Frost shares a simple, accessible solution: creating an animated lyric video—even if you're not an animator.

Connor walks through the exact step-by-step process he used to bring his song "Valentina" to life through animation, including how he structured his ideas, found an animator, and collaborated to get the final product.

Whether you're considering a music video, visualizer, or lyric video, this episode offers a great starting point—especially if you're balancing a tight schedule and budget.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn

• Why an animated lyric video might be a smart option for your next release
• How to create a video treatment to clearly communicate your vision
• Where to find affordable animation help (hint: Fiverr!)
• The benefits of collaborating with visual artists
• Tips for balancing creativity, time, and budget as an indie songwriter

📝 Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Create a Video Treatment
   • Write out lyrics with timestamps
   • Add visual ideas under each section (e.g. scenes, actions, imagery)
2. Find an Animator on Fiverr
   • Send them the treatment + your song
   • Great platform for a range of budgets and creative freelancers
3. Collaborate and Revise
   • Go through a few rounds of feedback to refine the animation
4. Finalize and Publish
   • Approve the final version and upload it to YouTube or your platform of choice

💡 Why Choose Animation?

• The song tells a clear story, which fit well with visuals
• Easier and more cost-effective than filming a full music video
• Great way to collaborate with other creatives across disciplines

📺 Watch the Lyric Video

👉 Check out the animated lyric video for “Valentina” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcSIjxvtcck