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Three Output Formats from One Recording
Three Output Formats from One Recording

Learn to make the most of this versatile capability.

Updated over 4 months ago

Overview

With guided., you can transform one screen recording into:

  1. Interactive Tours

  2. Step-by-Step Guides

  3. Engaging How-To Videos

Each format serves different purposes and caters to various learning styles, allowing you to maximize the value of your content creation efforts.

How It Works

  1. Record Your Content: Use the guided. browser extension to capture your screen activity.

  2. Choose Your Format: After recording, select which format(s) you want to create.

  3. Customize: Edit and enhance your content using the guided. web application.

  4. Publish: Share your content in one or all three formats.

Detailed Look at Each Format

1. Interactive Tours

What: A clickable, self-paced walkthrough of your recorded content.

Best For:

  • Product demonstrations

  • New feature introductions

  • Onboarding experiences

Key Features:

  • Users can navigate at their own pace

  • Clickable hotspots for additional information

Customization Options:

  • Add tooltips and annotations

  • Highlight specific areas

  • Include branching paths for different user choices

2. Step-by-Step Guides

What: A detailed, text-based guide with accompanying screenshots.

Best For:

  • Technical instructions

  • Complex processes

  • Reference material

Key Features:

  • Clear, numbered steps

  • Static images for each step

  • Can be easily printed or saved as PDF

Customization Options:

  • Add detailed text explanations

  • Highlight key areas in screenshots

  • Include tips or warnings

3. Engaging How-To Videos

What: A dynamic video presentation of your recorded content.

Best For:

  • Visual learners

  • Quick overviews

  • Marketing content

Key Features:

  • Continuous playback

  • Can include audio narration

  • Visual effects like zooms and highlights

Customization Options:

  • Add background music

  • Include text overlays

  • Use transitions between segments

Best Practices

  1. Plan Your Recording: Before you start, outline what you want to showcase. This helps create cohesive content across all formats.

  2. Keep It Concise: Aim for recordings under 5 minutes. Longer content can be split into multiple recordings.

  3. Use Annotations Wisely: Add clarifying notes in tours and guides, but keep video overlays minimal.

  4. Leverage Format Strengths: Use interactivity in tours, detail in guides, and visual appeal in videos.

  5. Maintain Consistency: Ensure information is consistent across all formats.

Troubleshooting

  • Content Looks Different Across Formats: Check your editing in each format. Some customizations may need to be applied separately.

  • Video Quality Issues: Ensure your original recording is high quality. You can't improve resolution after recording.

  • Interactive Elements Not Working: In tours, verify that hotspots are correctly placed and linked.

FAQs

Q: Can I create just one or two formats instead of all three?

A: Yes, you can choose which formats to create and publish.

Q: How do I decide which format to use?

A: Consider your audience and the complexity of your content. Often, offering multiple formats caters to different learning preferences.

Q: Can I update content across all formats at once?

A: While basic edits to the original recording will reflect in all formats, format-specific customizations need to be updated individually.

Remember, the power of guided.'s three-format approach lies in its flexibility. Experiment with different formats to see what works best for your specific needs and audience.

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