How to Record

Video Messages

Writer’s block? Try showing it instead. Send quick video messages using Tella.

Video Messages

What is a video message

Video messages are a form of asynchronous communication. They’re typically short videos to explain or show something. Video messages are great for topics that are difficult to put into writing and visual tasks or feedback. Use video messages to replace meetings, long emails, or endless Slack threads.

Tella recording of a team chat app on a laptop, with the presenter's camera in a round bubble

How to make a video message

  1. 1

    Record

    From the Tella recorder pick your camera and share your screen. When you’re ready, press “Start recording”. Explain or show what you need to. For faster videos try using the Tella Chrome extension.

  2. 2

    Share

    Once you’re done recording, click the link icon in the Chrome extension to share the video instantly. This will copy the video’s link to your clipboard so that you can share it with recipients right away.

Illustration of Tella's two steps: record your screen and camera, then share instantly in chat

Frequently asked questions

Video messages are a form of asynchronous communication. They’re typically short videos to explain or show something. Video messages are great for topics that are difficult to put into writing and visual tasks or feedback. Use video messages to replace meetings, long emails, or endless Slack threads.

First decide what your message is about. Do you need to show someone how to do something? Make the video message about that. Then using a video messaging app like Tella start recording your screen and camera. When you’re done, stop the recording and send its link to your recipient. They’ll be able to open the video’s link in their web browser and watch it right away.

Use video messaging to replace live meetings, long emails, or endless Slack threads. Video messaging can help your remote team work asynchronously.

Say whatever you need! Be mindful of your viewer and try to stay concise and on topic. No one wants to listen to endless rambling.

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