How to Make Your Videos Truly Jargon-Free (without AI)

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You would know that it was much more than just an April Fool’s joke.

The part about Animation Intelligence was real.

It is the AI your explainer videos need to stand apart.

But since we’re living in this age of Artificial Intelligence, it got us thinking.

If we were a business looking to get an animated explainer video made, is AI the obvious choice?  

And with everyone moving with the times and embracing AI in every facet of their business, this trend seems to be inevitable.

But here’s the thing:

While AI works brilliantly for almost everything these days, it hits a roadblock when it comes to creating animated videos.

The problem? It misses out on authenticity. 

In this article, we’ll expand a bit on Animation Intelligence and show you how to leverage it using handcrafted animated explainer videos to stand out in this age of AI-generated videos.  

Let’s begin:

✅ Authenticity & Originality

Why is authenticity & originality important?

Your brand deserves a unique voice and visual identity that resonates with your audience and is easily recognizable from a mile away.

How does AI fall short here?

AI-generated videos rely on stock templates, pre-existing animations, and generic visuals, leading to content that looks similar and lacks the personality that makes your brand stand out. Even if AI can add personalization to your videos, it usually takes a long and arduous process of trial and error to get it just right which can prolong video production

Why use handcrafted animated explainer videos here?

➡️ Custom visuals and designs tailored to your brand identity.

➡️ Freedom to tell stories in ways AI-generated templates can’t replicate.

➡️ More flexibility to incorporate your branding, style, and messaging.

✅ Creative Freedom

Why is creative freedom important?

Great videos don’t just explain—they engage, surprise, and delight your audience in a way they actually enjoy while getting value from it. 

How does AI fall short here?

AI follows patterns and algorithms instead of intuition, which often limit creative direction and result in predictable, formulaic animations that can come off as generic.

Why use handcrafted animated explainer videos here?

➡️ Every scene is crafted from scratch, ensuring originality and artistic expression.

➡️ Full control over visual storytelling, movement, and pacing.

➡️ The ability to experiment with styles, transitions, and custom animation techniques.

✅ Better Storytelling & Engagement

Why is storytelling important?

A strong narrative can transform a simple brand message into a compelling and memorable visual experience that drives sales, and builds trust.

How does AI fall short here?

AI-generated videos often struggle with nuance, emotional appeal, and strategic pacing because they give outputs based on carefully defined inputs instead of what audiences actually want. This can lead to content that feels hollow and disengaging.

Why use handcrafted animated explainer videos here?

➡️ Thoughtfully written video scripts that match your brand’s voice.

➡️ Human-led storytelling that ensures emotional resonance with viewers.

➡️ A crafted experience that guides the audience through your message seamlessly.

❇️ Over To You..

At this point, we want to make something clear.

AI-generated videos also have their merits. When used right, it can replace entire video production and animation teams.

We even put several AI-video generator tools to the test and got fascinating results from it in record time.

But if there’s one thing we have learnt in our 15+ years making animated explainer videos…

Creativity, intuition, and the right impact, can’t be automated.

So if given an option to create your explainer videos using the traditional handcrafted route or the AI route, what would you choose?

Let us know in the comments.

But if you have made up your mind about taking that extra time and getting your animated explainer videos done right, you would need help.

Our agency can help you create your animated explainer videos faster and at a reasonable price.

How? Visit our website to learn more.