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Update Rule “making-a-great-done-video/rule” (#7395)
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url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/jonty-gardner
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- record-a-quick-and-dirty-done-video
- change-from-x-to-y
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- key-things-for-making-a-great-done-video
created: 2023-05-08T23:25:40.698Z
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For a great 'Done Video' here are the key things to remember:

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3. **Apparel** - If your company has branded clothing, make sure it's ironed, tidy and visible. Wear it proudly! Alternatively, wear clean, neutral color clothing. E.g. White, grey, or black shirt
4. **Framing** - Have your webcam height at eye level for engagement. Make sure there is headroom, don't cut off the top of your head in the frame. E.g. Leave some space around you. Ensure your branded clothing is visible and the background is clean and tidy.
5. **Lighting** - Ensure there is optimal room lighting and facial brightness. Consider a ceiling-pointing lamp for additional light. Avoid intense backlights to prevent silhouetting.
6. **Introduction** - Start by introducing yourself and what you will be talking about. E.g. _"Hi everyone, today I would like to show you..."_
6. **Introduction** - Start by introducing yourself and what you will be talking about. E.g. *"Hi everyone, today I would like to show you..."*
7. **Ending** - Finish with a strong closing that summarizes what you talked about.
8. **Show the Pain** - Demonstrate the problem that your new feature will fix, then demonstrate your feature.
9. **One-Take** - Record it in one take, but start again if it's super bad. If something out-of-your control happens, try to be natural! If you mistype a word or click the wrong button, don't freak out and start again, incorporate it. E.g. _"Whoops, clicked build accidently. Let me just refresh and go again."_
Note: If your video is short (1-2 mins), then starting again may be optimal. However, if your video is long. E.g. 15-20 minutes, then try to incorporate any accidental errors and keep going.
9. **One-Take** - Record it in one take, but start again if it's super bad. If something out-of-your control happens, try to be natural! If you mistype a word or click the wrong button, don't freak out and start again, incorporate it. E.g. *"Whoops, clicked build accidently. Let me just refresh and go again."*\
Note: If your video is short (1-2 mins), then starting again may be optimal. However, if your video is long. E.g. 15-20 minutes, then try to incorporate any accidental errors and keep going.
10. **Quick** - Keep it short, concise, and don't repeat yourself!
11. **Directing Attention** - Give people an idea of where to look by mentioning positions on the screen before taking actions. E.g. _"At the bottom of the screen" or "in the top right-hand corner."_
12. **Clean UI** - Use a clean browser and IDE or hide your bookmarks bar, and zoom in to 125% in your browser. Hide the ribbon if presenting in Microsoft Office. Clear all irrelevant reminders if presenting in Outlook.
Note: You can easily get a clean browser by using a guest or incognito profile.
11. **Directing Attention** - Give people an idea of where to look by mentioning positions on the screen before taking actions. E.g. *"At the bottom of the screen" or "in the top right-hand corner."*
12. **Presentation** - present data from X to Y. E.g. for financial data start with the last month and then show the current month.
13. **Clean UI** - Use a clean browser and IDE or hide your bookmarks bar, and zoom in to 125% in your browser. Hide the ribbon if presenting in Microsoft Office. Clear all irrelevant reminders if presenting in Outlook.\
Note: You can easily get a clean browser by using a guest or incognito profile.

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![Figure: Bad example - 2 lines of irrelevant reminders in Outlook](BadExample-2-lines.jpg)
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Remember to watch some "Done" videos to get an idea of what a good "Done Video" looks like!

`youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CjwkGk1LcJ0`
**Video: Make a Quick and Dirty "Done" video in Camtasia (2 min)**
**Video: Make a Quick and Dirty "Done" video in Camtasia (2 min)**

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