Overview
Q: What are the three output formats that guided. can create from one recording?
A: The three output formats are:
Interactive Tours
Step-by-Step Guides
Engaging How-To Videos
Q: Why does guided. offer three different formats?
A: 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
Q: What is the process for creating content in these three formats?
A: The process involves four main steps:
Record Your Content: Use the guided. browser extension to capture your screen activity.
Choose Your Format: After recording, select which format(s) you want to create.
Customize: Edit and enhance your content using the guided. web application.
Publish: Share your content in one or all three formats.
Interactive Tours
Q: What is an Interactive Tour in guided.?
A: An Interactive Tour is a clickable, self-paced walkthrough of your recorded content.
Q: What is an Interactive Tour best for?
A: Interactive Tours are best for:
Product demonstrations
New feature introductions
Onboarding experiences
Q: What are the key features of Interactive Tours?
A: Key features include:
Users can navigate at their own pace
Clickable hotspots for additional information
Q: What customization options are available for Interactive Tours?
A: Customization options include:
Adding tooltips and annotations
Highlighting specific areas
Including branching paths for different user choices
Step-by-Step Guides
Q: What is a Step-by-Step Guide in guided.?
A: A Step-by-Step Guide is a detailed, text-based guide with accompanying screenshots.
Q: What is a Step-by-Step Guide best for?
A: Step-by-Step Guides are best for:
Technical instructions
Complex processes
Reference material
Q: What are the key features of Step-by-Step Guides? A: Key features include:
Clear, numbered steps
Static images for each step
Can be easily printed or saved as PDF
Q: What customization options are available for Step-by-Step Guides?
A: Customization options include:
Adding detailed text explanations
Highlighting key areas in screenshots
Including tips or warnings
Engaging How-To Videos
Q: What is an Engaging How-To Video in guided.?
A: An Engaging How-To Video is a dynamic video presentation of your recorded content.
Q: What is an Engaging How-To Video best for?
A: Engaging How-To Videos are best for:
Visual learners
Quick overviews
Marketing content
Q: What are the key features of Engaging How-To Videos? A: Key features include:
Continuous playback
Can include audio narration
Visual effects like zooms and highlights
Q: What customization options are available for Engaging How-To Videos?
A: Customization options include:
Adding background music
Including text overlays
Using transitions between segments
Best Practices
Q: What are some best practices for creating content in guided.?
A: Best practices include:
Plan Your Recording: Outline what you want to showcase before starting.
Keep It Concise: Aim for recordings under 5 minutes.
Use Annotations Wisely: Add clarifying notes in tours and guides, but keep video overlays minimal.
Leverage Format Strengths: Use interactivity in tours, detail in guides, and visual appeal in videos.
Maintain Consistency: Ensure information is consistent across all formats.
Troubleshooting
Q: What should I do if my content looks different across formats?
A: Check your editing in each format. Some customizations may need to be applied separately.
Q: How can I address video quality issues?
A: Ensure your original recording is high quality. You can't improve resolution after recording.
Q: What should I do if interactive elements are not working in my tour?
A: In tours, verify that hotspots are correctly placed and linked.
General 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.
Q: What is the key advantage of guided.'s three-format approach?
A: The power of guided.'s three-format approach lies in its flexibility. It allows you to experiment with different formats to see what works best for your specific needs and audience.