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How to Create a Video Storyboard

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There’s an age old question in the world of video creation, to storyboard or not? Certainly doing your video without a storyboard seems easier and takes less time. However, a storyboard provides information about what your video will look like without ever having to pick up your camera or before you record your screen.

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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 could build your own checklist of things to consider when creating your videos or get our free one in the Making a Video Tutorial for Beginners course from the TechSmith Academy. Next, notice what sounds are present in your environment.

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

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An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. Whichever process you choose, knowing what you’re talking about is key, so it’s highly recommended to plan your video by creating a storyboard or writing a script. The four-step audio-first workflow.

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Why Video and Image Accessibility Matters with Ryan Knott

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Ryan first discovered his passion for accessibility while working with the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and now uses his skills to create valuable, accessible content at TechSmith. Many content creators now use captions because it’s not always possible to have sound.

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

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TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! No surprise here, but we recommend TechSmith Camtasia. Having a script also helps you sound more professional. Consider creating a storyboard.

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B2B Video Guide: 8 Must-Dos (and 2 Don’ts) for Success

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Check out our webinar below: When it comes to software, each is a longtime user of TechSmith Camtasia , an all-in-one screen recording and video editing tool. At TechSmith, our research found that the number one reason people stop watching a video is that it doesn’t provide the information they were looking for. Prefer video?

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Repurpose Your Content: Make a Blog Video!

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Step 2: Create a storyboard. In addition to a script, a storyboard is another important piece of prep work that will help save you time later, as you’re assembling and editing your blog video. We want the video to make sense with or without sound, since most people watch videos on social media with the sound turned off.