The Screencast Show

Episode Summary: What screencasting is, the exact software and gear used to make "over the shoulder" tutorial videos, and a 6-question recipe for planning one before hitting record.What You'll LearnWhat screencasting is and why it's called "over the shoulder" videoThe exact software and gear used to make screencast tutorialsA 6-question recipe for planning a good screencast before recording10 real advantages of screencasting for online businessesAsk Mike Anything: A Small Light for iPhone Live StreamingQuestion: Any recommendation for a small light for an iPhone, for live streaming?Answer: The LumeCube ($79) or the Manfrotto LUMIMUSE 8 LED Light ($89).What Is Screencasting?Simply recording the screen of a device — laptop, iPhone, or iPad — using dedicated software (a camera pointed at a monitor is the low-tech alternative). It's often called "over the shoulder" video, since it shares the screen exactly as the presenter sees it — a genuinely effective teaching approach.Ways to use screencasting: training employees, briefing virtual assistants, explaining or teaching anything done on a computer or iDevice, and communicating with clients about a project (designers, especially).How to Make Basic Screencast VideosScreencast software: Camtasia (new favorite), Screenflow (used less now, but still good), or QuickTime (free for Mac users). Gear for making screencast videos: a MacBook Pro, occasionally an iPhone or iPad, a Shure SM7B microphone, an Allen & Heath ZED 10 mixer, a Logitech C930 webcam, a Cowboy Studio Green Screen, Reflector (mirrors iDevices wirelessly — great software), and Adobe Premiere for final video edits when needed (not required).Recipe for Good ScreencastsTip 1: Preparation. Write an outline or detailed notes before pressing record — figure out exactly what the video needs to cover ahead of time.Mike's screencast recipe:Who is this video for?What is the purpose of this video?What should the viewer learn or take away from it?What steps will be covered, and in what order?What's the simplest way to summarize the lesson, step by step?What should the viewer do after finishing the video? Include a call to action.Tip 2: cover everything promised in the title and description.Tip 3: be concise and to the point.Advantages of Simple Screencast VideosRead the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai.Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI UnpluggedConnect With Me🌐 Website📧 Newsletter🎥 YouTube🐦 X💼 LinkedInComments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]