Screen Recording for
How-to Videos
Explain how something works with a professional how-to video using Tella.
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What is a how-to video?
A how-to video explains or shows how to do something specific. It could be how to complete a certain task, how to use an app, or how to make something. Your how-to videos should be short, memorable, and focus on the most essential steps to complete the task.
How to make a how-to video:
Step 1: Record
From the Tella recorder choose what you want to record. You can record your camera, screen or both at the same time. If you’re showing how to use a web application, a screen and camera recording will work best. When you’re ready, press “Start recording”. Record as many clips as you need to cover the different parts of your how-to video.
Step 2: Customise
Once you’ve recorded your clips you can customise and edit them. Trim clips so that they start and end where you want. Choose custom backgrounds and layouts.
Step 3: Share or Download
When you’re done editing, press “Finish”. Now you can share a link to your video’s page, post on social media, or download as an mp4 file.
FAQ
How do you make a professional instructional video?
How-to videos are a type of instructional video. To make a professional video it’s important that you research your topic well, prepare your script in advance, and record your video in clear, easy-to-follow steps. To give your instructional video a professional feel use introduction slides, a custom background image, and video layouts that match your content.
How long should my how-to video be?
How-to videos are generally a simple form of instructional video. They focus on the most essential steps required to complete the task. Because of this how-to videos are generally short. Aim to keep your how-to video between 30 seconds and 5 minutes long.
