{"id":4735,"date":"2022-08-19T11:21:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T11:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manualise.com\/?p=4735"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:59:11","slug":"instruction-videos-a-rewarding-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manualise.com\/en\/instruction-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Instruction videos: a rewarding experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"button-main button-main_transparent is-style-outline\"><a href=\"\/en\/request-quote\/\">Request quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns position-relative single-post-line is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-divider is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"05 fifthPlay\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/96182991?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are instruction videos so effective?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instruction videos are so effective because they are attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users consider instruction videos to be an experience rather than a lesson containing a set of working instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because you can create interactive instruction videos, users get feedback immediately if they undertake some action. This counts as an exercise without real consequences, which is appreciated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because of the two advantages mentioned above, users can process a lot of information within a relatively short timespan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns position-relative single-post-line is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-divider is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make an instruction video in ten steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column page-single-post_anchers is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#Stel-een-projectmanager-aan\">1. Appoint a project manager.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Bepaal-het-te-bereiken-doel\">2. Make your goal perfectly clear.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#kind-of-instruction-video\">3. Decide on what kind of instruction video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Bepaal-het-type-video\">4. Decide on what type of instruction video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Bepaal-of-uitbesteding-wenselijk-is\">5. Decide if outsourcing would be desirable.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Maak-een-storyboard\">6. Create a story board.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#voor-uw-video\">7. Choose a \u2018look and feel\u2019 for your video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Zorg-voor-een-pakkend-stemgeluid\">8. Use a voice over.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Archiveer-uw-storyboard\">9. Document your story board.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Review-de-video-op-verbeterpunten\">10. Review your video in order to improve it.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns position-relative single-post-line is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-divider is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Stel-een-projectmanager-aan\">1. Appoint a project manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating a instruction video, a lot of people are involved: those taking care of the camera, of the sound, of the story board\u2026 To check if everything is going according to plan, a project manager is certainly no luxury!<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bepaal-het-te-bereiken-doel\">2. Make your goal perfectly clear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instruction videos tend to be entertaining \u2013 which is a good thing. But if a video is meant to be instructional, it is important to keep its original function in mind. It is better not to let the video \u2018slip away\u2019 into purely entertainment, with instructions taking a backseat or no seat at all. The latter could happen if there are too much (funny) animations in the video.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kind-of-instruction-video\">3. Decide on what kind of instruction video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of instruction video are you looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An animation, giving you the opportunity to be both instructional and entertaining (with your mascot playing a role, for example)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A realistic video without animation, but with the use of a special studio to highlight certain aspects of your working instructions? Take the use of a white table to draw the attention to your dark colored product, for example.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A real life video where the working instructions are shown in a relevant environment, without any adjustments in that environment? Take an \u2018as is\u2019 production line, for example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Manualise can help you to decide on what kind of video would suit you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bepaal-het-type-video\">4. Decide on the type of instruction video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like your instruction video to be static or interactive? A static video is cheaper to produce. An interactive video could be more effective in instructing your users. After all, an interactive setup invites viewers to get actively involved. As such, they will \u2018internalize\u2019 information faster than in a static setting.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bepaal-of-uitbesteding-wenselijk-is\">5. Decide if outsourcing would be desirable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, Manualise can help you in making your instruction video. But there are tools to do the job yourself, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandicam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bandicam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Maak-een-storyboard\">6. Create a story board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A story board is a chronological set of visuals telling the story of the instruction video on paper. Creating a story board is always a good idea. You can decide on the story line first and adjust the sequence in the visual instructions later.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voor-uw-video\">7. Choose a \u2018look and feel\u2019 for your video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always make sure that your instruction video is in line with your corporate identity. If not, users do not associate your video with your product \u2013 which is a shame!<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Zorg-voor-een-pakkend-stemgeluid\">8. Use a voice over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A voice over gives you the opportunity to get extra information across or to clarify things. If you use a voice over, make sure he or she speaks clearly, using easy to understand sentences.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Archiveer-uw-storyboard\">9. Document your story board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you document your story board, it is a breeze to adjust your instruction video at a later stage. After all, you can easily decide where to change your story line and where this is not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Review-de-video-op-verbeterpunten\">10. Review your video in order to improve it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your instruction video should be effective right from the start. But there is always room for improvement. This will become obvious when you let people review your video. Ten to one they can tell you something you didn\u2019t think of at all. Their output can be of great value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"06 agfa punch\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/96183359?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Request quote \u2192 Why are instruction videos so effective? Instruction videos are so effective because they are attractive. How to make an instruction video in ten steps 1. Appoint a project manager. 2. Make your goal perfectly clear. 3. Decide on what kind of instruction video. 4. Decide on what type of instruction video. 5. 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