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guided. Three Output Formats, One Recording
guided. Three Output Formats, One Recording

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Updated over 4 months ago

Overview

Q: What are the three output formats that guided. can create from one recording?

A: The three output formats are:

  1. Interactive Tours

  2. Step-by-Step Guides

  3. 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:

  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.

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:

  1. Plan Your Recording: Outline what you want to showcase before starting.

  2. Keep It Concise: Aim for recordings under 5 minutes.

  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

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.

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