So you want to create instructional videos...but where do you start?

Instructional videos come in many different forms, meaning there’s a style that suits almost every creator (and learner!).

There’s plenty of opportunities to get an instructional video right – but as there’s such a wide scope for what makes a good instructional video, knowing what to begin with can be a real sticking point.

Jonathan Halls is a business author and consultant who helps people develop their training strategies. His 30+ year career spans a spectrum of roles in the training and communications industry.

He joins Matt Pierce in this episode to share the best ways to approach creating instructional videos as a beginner and explains the whys, whats, and hows, behind this broad and increasingly vital subject.

Learning points from the episode include:

• The key principles of instructional video
• The 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you plan your video
• How to structure an instructional video
• Jonathan's top tips for creating a video workflow
• How to make an instructional video more effective

Important links and mentions:

• Jonathan's website
• Jonathan’s LinkedIn
• Jonathan’s 8 Step Checklist for Producing Engaging Instructional Videos

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