Training and instructional videos and guide documents are a special class of voice-over work. Here it is important to map out the most instinctive, logical path for step-by-step instruction, but also it is incredibly important that the visuals offer a truly comfortable experience.
The simple tools and functions of a software application or an electronic product can become a source of great frustration if not approached in the right way. I am told I have a knack for making the complex, easy.
Behind The Scenes
In terms of deciding what story to tell, I first begin with a draft of the flow for instruction. I then get to work with images, video, screen shots, and related to place in a timeline. After this, a script is drafted, and I run through the entire tutorial several times, making edits to the flow. Finally, I record the steps and then combine into a final video product. .