Keep these best practices in mind as you create your visuals:
Many Library video tutorials consist of screen recordings and and screenshots. That is because most of our users first encounter the library online, and most of the resources we provide are online, as well.
When recording your screen, remember the following:
Static images and text are good additions to screen recording because they convey information without the cognitive load of motion. Below are recommendations to find or create effective images.
To find images:
To create images:
For text:
You may want to include people in your video, such "talking head" narration or an interview. In these situations, viewers tend to only require looking at faces and listening to dialog without seeing additional visuals. As with everything else, keep it simple!
If you film outside of a recording studio, use a tripod to steady the footage. Do not use handheld footage.
The Library has resources and knowledgeable staff to assist you with recording your video tutorial. Take advantage of these by recording your project in one of our AV studios and using our gadgets to enhance it.