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The Top 9 Screen Recording Tips That Will Make You a Better Creator (With Video)

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Before you make your first screencast , these nine essential tips will help you create a quality screen recording that you’ll want to share. Write down as much as you need to stay focused. Write down general talking points, or even a full script, to keep your narration focused and concise. Strategically place your microphone.

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Christmas in July: Our gift to you…Screencasting tips!

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Back in December 2010 we posted a series, The 12 Days of Screencasting, where each day we asked a guest blogger to provide a valuable tip on screencasting. Demo Girl Molly McDonald talks about timing in screencasts, and we give away the “Jing Love” song. We are always looking for ideas for future blog posts.

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Screencasting: From Script to Screen

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From editing and rewriting video scripts to recording and screencasting new footage, she worked to refresh not only the visuals but also the scope of the tips to bring more useful, relevant content to users. Screencasting is all about process. Write your script. Plan out your screencast. Pre-Recording. Record your audio.

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Voice-over videos for eLearning: A step-by-step guide

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How to/tutorials with screencasting. A screencast video is a type of voice-over video that’s quickly gaining ground. These videos are created using screencasting software (like Loom, for example) that records your screen while also recording sounds. But before you write the script, you’ll need to have a storyboard.

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7 Mistakes Video Creators Should Avoid

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Think about your microphone, for example, how does it best pick up sound? You can also apply the rule of thirds to screencasts. Often, there’s a lot to focus on in a screencast and it can be overwhelming for your audience. First, check that you understand how your microphone works. Are you using it correctly?

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How to Create an Employee Training Video: A Beginner’s Guide

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Recommended Reading: How to Start an Informal Training Library With Screencasts. Here’s what you need: A decent microphone. Check out this post to see what microphones we recommend. With a decent microphone and screen recorder, you can train employees on anything they may need to do with a computer. Write a script.

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How to Make an Animated Explainer Video (Step-By-Step Guide)

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Screencast video. While you can change this choice later, it is helpful to know what kind of video you’re aiming for so you can keep the visual style in mind as you write your script. Step 2: Write a script. Write concisely, and get to the point as fast as possible. Whiteboard drawing.

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