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How to Create Incredible Software Demo Videos (No Experience Necessary!)

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Step 2: Write a script. If your video will include any voiceover (sometimes called narration), make sure you write a script detailing exactly what you or your voiceover person will say. However, many software demo videos may not need voiceover, or you have someone else do the voiceover for you.

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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. Audiate is TechSmith’s voiceover recording software that transcribes your speech as you record.

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Why People Stop Watching Your Videos (And How to Avoid It!)

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In fact, recent research by TechSmith shows that in 2018, 53% of people reported watching an informational or instructional video two or more times per week. Write a clear headline, use your description to accurately depict the content, and people will know what to expect — and, they’ll be more likely to keep watching until the end.

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Corporate Training Tip #3: Give Video Feedback on Designs

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Instead of writing down which section of your training stakeholders suggest you edit, they can record a video with voiceover and callouts to point out exactly what they didn’t understand, and why. This post is #3 in a series of blog posts about corporate training. One great way to get quick feedback is through video.

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How to Write a Script for a Video (With a Free Template!)

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Have you ever tried to write a script? The first thing you want to do before you create a video is write a script, even if it’s brief. The first thing you want to do before you create a video is write a script, even if it’s brief. And although writing a script can seem daunting, don’t worry. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Successful Online Learning: How One Professor Uses Camtasia for Her Online Classes

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One professor who has excelled at creating digital content for her students is Danielle DeVoss, Professor of Professional Writing and the Director of Digital Humanities at Michigan State University. The post Successful Online Learning: How One Professor Uses Camtasia for Her Online Classes appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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How to Make Video: Before Starting Your First Video, Part 2

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Writing a script can take time, but can save a lot of time when you start creating your video. You can even write down what the shot is, so you don’t forget. Voice Over: Similar guidelines apply for anyone recording the voiceover as when looking at shooting locations and working with talent. Now roughly sketch that. No worries!

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