Motion2DExplain the news, don't just repeat it
A news explainer video tells viewers why something happened, not just what: the background, the people involved and what could come next. Animated news explainers are good at the why, with maps, timelines and simple drawings, narrated calmly.
The explainer shape
What happened, in one sentence. The background a viewer needs. Who the key players are and what they want. What could happen next. Keep opinion separate and clearly labelled.
Motion2D's research step reads current web sources before writing, but news moves fast. Check every claim against reputable outlets before publishing.
- Context, timeline and players
- Calm, neutral narration
- Faster than motion graphics by hand
Be careful with real people
Showing real politicians or public figures as cartoons is common in commentary, but don't put words in their mouths they didn't say, and never present animation as real footage.
Example: explaining a central bank rate decision
Script: what was decided, in one sentence; what interest rates do, shown as a dial controlling spending and borrowing; why the bank moved, with the inflation figure you've checked; what it means for a mortgage holder and a saver, two characters. Three minutes uses 3 credits.
Paste your own fact-checked script for anything time-sensitive, since events move faster than any research step. See finance explainers.
A checklist before publishing news
News explainers carry extra responsibility.
- Every fact checked against two reliable outlets
- Dates and figures as of the day you publish
- Opinion separated from reporting
- No invented words put in real people's mouths
- No animation presented as real footage
Questions and answers
Can AI make news explainer videos?
Yes, as a first draft. Always fact-check news content, because events change quickly.
Is animated news allowed on YouTube?
Yes. Follow YouTube's misinformation and impersonation policies and be clear about what is fact and what is opinion.
How quickly can I make one?
A 3-minute explainer usually renders in a few minutes, which suits fast-moving stories.
How fast can I publish a news explainer?
A 3-minute video is usually ready within the hour, after your script is checked.
Can I show maps?
Yes. Describe the map in the notes, for example a simple map of the Red Sea with shipping routes.
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