Episode 69

How to Create Tutorial Videos like a Pro with Ashley Chiasson

Do you want to start creating tutorial videos like a pro?

If you’re new to the world of video creation, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Where do you even start?

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be too complicated. You don’t need a big fancy setup or Hollywood director skills. Often, simpler is better.

Ashley Chiasson is the Senior e-Learning Developer at Traliant, a compliance training provider for workplaces. She is also a self-proclaimed Articulate ambassador and is most well-known for her popular screencast tutorials.

She joins The Visual Lounge to share how she helps create valuable training content with the power of video.

In this video, Ashley explains instructional design and why video is the go-to resource for training content. She shares her workflow and processes, how she creates videos, and some tips and common mistakes to avoid if you’re new to video.

Learning points from the episode include:

  • How video ties into instructional design
  • The best times to use a script in your video
  • Why brief videos are often best
  • Why you don’t need fancy video setups
  • The common audio mistake video creators make
  • Tips for new video creators

Important links and mentions:

Learn more about the TechSmith Academy.

To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, click here.

About the Podcast

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The Visual Lounge
Discussions about the power of visuals and videos and how to make them even better.

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Matthew Pierce

Matthew Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador from TechSmith Corporation, has created videos for learning and marketing for over a decade. He is the lead behind TechSmith Academy, a free platform teaching video and image creation for business, which has been used by tens of thousands of users. He is the host of The Visual Lounge Podcast from TechSmith, which streams live on Youtube and LinkedIn weekly. Matthew is a regular speaker at multiple learning and development-focused conferences and is a regular contributor to various training publications. Connect with him on LinkedIn.