As the first in a series of Tools webinars, we are presenting Creating Instructional Videos with an emphasis on using TechSmith Camtasia and other video creation tools.
Why use instructional videos: Many companies use videos to inform customers about products and services. Videos can provide information more efficiently than printed or online text; users’ attention spans are shrinking, and time is at a premium. Customer support, marketing, and sales departments also use video to communicate with clients.
Whether you’re creating simple videos for YouTube or complex product demonstrations, a video can give your audience the information they need.
What you will learn: Learning how to create videos can seem daunting: instructional designers use terms such as “explainer videos,” “microlearning,” “e-learning,” and “LMS.” This workshop will decode that jargon.
Joel Basart, an experienced technical communicator, trainer, and instructional designer will introduce some inexpensive and easy-to-use tools (mainly using TechSmith Camtasia) and explain how to use those tools to start creating your own instructional videos. Learn how to work with video clips, screen captures, animation, and text captions to inform audiences in a way that is both engaging and effective.
The webinar will include:
Why is video a good idea? Learn about the types of videos and the video creation process (scripting, production, editing); advice about suitable equipment; effectively blending visuals and text; and a brief overview of using tools to create your first video
Tips and tricks for: using Camtasia software; choosing a microphone; adding content, video clips, screen captures, and audio; editing and synchronizing your video; and adding a quiz to reinforce your content.
For the recording:
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About the Speaker
Joel Basart is a technical communicator with over 25 years’ experience in diverse fields: aerospace, health care, banking, food, and horticulture. He is currently the Senior Specialist, Knowledge Management for Argus Control Systems in Surrey, BC. He spends a lot of his time creating videos for both customers and employees. He lives in Langley, BC.
A technical writer with over 25 years experience in aerospace, health care, banking, food, & horticulture. He is a Senior Specialist, Org Knowledge for Argus Controls in Surrey, BC