How to Make a High Quality Tutorial Video! (workflow, camera equipment, and software tools) Video
In this video we look at how to make high quality instructional content on youtube and other platforms. We specifically look at a workflow to plan out, record, and then edit picture-in-picture tutorial videos. In addition, we overview some camera equipment that you can use as well as the screen recording & video editing software tools that I recommend.
Thank you to Kylie Ying for providing some useful input for this video! :)
Check out her channel: https://youtube.com/c/ycubed
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My equipment:
- Sony a6500 Camera: https://amzn.to/3ieDe42
- Sigma 16mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2PAEXEv
- Rode Videomicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/31APkxJ
- Andycine Camera Monitor: https://amzn.to/2DVxrSf
- Snagit for screen recording
- Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing
- Adobe Photoshop for thumbnails
Kylie’s equipment:
- iPhone 6
- Phone microphone (I think this one https://amzn.to/3aoCAOI)
- Quicktime for screen recording
- iMovie for editing
- Photopea for thumbnails
Video Editing Software:
- Adobe Premiere Pro: https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html | what I use
- Hitfilm Express (free): https://fxhome.com/hitfilm-express
- Davinci Resolve (free): https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
- iMovie
Thumbnail/Banner Editing Software:
- Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html | what I use
- Photopea (free, browser-based): https://www.photopea.com/
Microphone options (USB connectivity):
- Blue Snowball: https://amzn.to/2QhrH8h
- Rode NT-USB (more expensive): https://amzn.to/3ha2b0f
Screen Recording Software:
- Snagit ($50 USD, Windows/Mac): https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html | what I use
- OBS: Open Broadcaster Studios (free, Windows/Mac/Linux): https://obsproject.com/
- Flashback Express (free, Windows): https://www.flashbackrecorder.com/express
- Quicktime (free, Mac): https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-record-your-screen
- Xbox Windows 10 App (free, Windows): https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-record-your-screen
General strategy to record video:
1. Write out an outline you will follow for your tutorial
2. Implement reference code for project
3. Record tutorial in ~10 minute segments
4. Sync video/screen recording, cut out pauses, fix volume, add effects
5. Make professional thumbnail
6. Give video descriptive title that includes keywords users are looking for
7. Upload!
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Video timeline!
0:00 - Intro & Video Overview
0:49 - Start with an outline!
1:20 - Planning your tutorial
2:16 - Filming your tutorial (camera equipment, screen recording software)
5:32 - Editing your tutorial (video editing software options, workflow)
9:50 - Final touches to your video (thumbnail, description, general tips)
13:10 - Conclusion & Channel Update
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