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A step-by-step guide to creating great video tutorials

Updated September 2024

Learn how to create the best video tutorials for your Templates

Creating a helpful video tutorial involves careful planning and execution to ensure users can easily follow along and understand how to use your video Templates and Presets.


Follow this step-by-step guide to create high-quality and useful tutorials:



Before You Record

  1. Go through every aspect slowly

  2. Users should be able to follow the mouse pointer and see where it’s going. Avoid keyboard shortcuts

  3. Be straightforward and avoid too many pauses or mistakes




While Recording

Show the Template:

Start by giving a quick look at the template. Show the timeline so everyone knows what’s coming. For example:





Edit Placeholders:

  1. Replace media: Show how to swap in images or videos and, if needed, how to crop/mask them




2. Change text: Demonstrate how to update text, including fonts and colors




3. Update logos and music: Replace any placeholder logos and music tracks




4. Show how to tweak colors with color controllers and other parameters to fit personal styles




Show the Final Product:

Play through the edited version to show the results of the changes.




Editing the Recording (optional)

  1. Zoom In: Use zoom effects to focus on essential details smoothly




2. Add highlights: Use arrows or highlights to point out key features




3. Keep it simple: No background music or personal info - just clear instructions




Final Touches

  1. Review: Watch the video to make sure it’s clear and complete.

  2. Export: Save it as a .mp4 file with a watchable resolution, but keep it under 20MB.

  3. You can use programs like “Bandicam” to capture your video tutorial and then use programs like “Handbrake” to reduce its size



We can’t wait to see your new high-quality, easy-to-follow video tutorials!



Have any questions? Contact us at content@motionarray.com

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