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How to Make a Tutorial Video (FREE TEMPLATES!)

TechSmith Camtasia

Whether it’s a complex training series that might take hours to complete or a quick tutorial on how to use a software feature, most of us will have to train someone sometime. We know there’s a lot that goes into making a tutorial video, but even if you’re never made a video before, it’s easier than you might think!

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Balancing Quality and Speed in Rapid eLearning Content Development

Thinkdom

However, the digital age has ushered in a new era where information becomes outdated rapidly, and the window of opportunity for learning closes swiftly. This indirectly ties to scenario based learning methods that can also be helpful in information retention & engagement.

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How (and Why) to Add Music to Tutorial Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

A lot of tutorial videos aren’t exactly what you’d call entertaining. But, adding music to a tutorial video can transform even the most mundane topic. According to our research about people’s video viewing habits , the most critical characteristic of a video is the audio quality. In fact, some of them can be pretty boring.

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Why You Need to Try an Audio-First Workflow for Your Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. Pace is incredibly important in a tutorial video. Write a script.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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When to Use Background Audio in E-Learning

Rapid eLearning

Background audio is not as common as it once was in e-learning. Also, with mobile technology (and some limitations playing multiple audio tracks) it may create some problems playing the way you intend it. However, there are times where background audio makes sense. I’d love to hear how you’re using audio in your courses.

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Take It from the Teacher: Tutorial Video Advice with a Camtasia Trainer | Jayne Davids

TechSmith Camtasia

In this episode of The Visual Lounge, we invited Jayne Davids, Camtasia Trainer, Video Editor at her company, Raiveon Video Specialists to share with us her tutorial video advice. She’s combined her love for teaching with making videos and now helps others do the same with tutorial video advice. What makes a great video tutorial?