Using Screencasts for Effective User Assistance

Using Screencasts for Effective User Assistance

Avi Solomon

avisolo@gmail.com

YouTube is becoming the new Google search.

Screencasts are edited recordings of your computer screen

Salman Khan is revolutionizing education using screencasts

Let’s move into this space!

Step 1 Research your Screencast

-Learn the App

-Interview Users

-Review Prior Art

Step 2 Script your Screencast

Step 3 Review your Script and get it Approved

Changes down the line are costly!

Step 4 Record your Screen

Camtasia Screen Recorder

Step 5 Record your Audio

Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone

Audacity

Step 6 Edit your Screencast

Step 7 Produce your Screencast

Step 8 Deliver your Screencast

Questions? I hope this little demo prompts you to start using Screencasts to provide exceptional value to your clients and ensure career success Avi Solomon avisolo@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/avisolomon