Screencasting Video Tutorials for the Web STC Webinar Tom Johnson Idratherbewriting.com

ScreencastingVideo Tutorials for the Web

STC WebinarTom JohnsonIdratherbewriting.com

Definitions of Screencasts

Why Screencasts?

Step 1: Write a Script or Outline

Step 2: Practice the Steps

latency

bumblingPersonal info

Email popups

Poor scriptinterruptio

ns Memory loss

interruptions

Error messages

Banging noises

Step 3: Find a Quiet Place

Step 4: Set up your Microphone

Shure SM58

Zoom H4 Recorder

Sennheiser EW100 wireless

Audio Technica AT4050

Samson USB C03U

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Price +Price −

Plantronics Headset

Microphones

Versatility of the Zoom H4

Step 5: Set Up a Video Camera

The Human Element

Step 6: Set the Recording Dimensions

1280x720px

Step 7: Record the Screencast

Step 8: Apply Post-Processing

Step 9: Produce in the Right Format

Step 10: Publish the Screencast

Objections to Screencasts

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Review1. Write a script or outline2. Practice the steps3. Find a quiet place4. Set up a microphone5. Set up a video camera6. Set the recording dimensions7. Record the screencast8. Apply post-processing9. Produce the right format10. Publish the screencast

Contact Information

Tom JohnsonIdratherbewriting.comtom@idratherbewriting.com801-822-2241