Episode description
So you want to create instructional videos...but where do you start?
Instructional videos come in many different forms, meaning there’s a style that suits almost every creator (and learner!).
There’s plenty of opportunities to get an instructional video right – but as there’s such a wide scope for what makes a good instructional video, knowing what to begin with can be a real sticking point.
Jonathan Halls is a business author and consultant who helps people develop their training strategies. His 30+ year career spans a spectrum of roles in the training and communications industry.
He joins Matt Pierce in this episode to share the best ways to approach creating instructional videos as a beginner and explains the whys, whats, and hows, behind this broad and increasingly vital subject.
Learning points from the episode include:
- The key principles of instructional video
- The 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you plan your video
- How to structure an instructional video
- Jonathan's top tips for creating a video workflow
- How to make an instructional video more effective
Important links and mentions:
- Jonathan's website
- Jonathan’s LinkedIn
- Jonathan’s 8 Step Checklist for Producing Engaging Instructional Videos
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