Introduction
Introduction
Finding your way around
Things I care about
Will you get rich?
Content Planning
Who are you teaching?
Researching your topic
Stair-stepping knowledge
Your audience wants your style
Addressing viewer objections
The ideal video length
Do it wrong on purpose!
Should you use a script?
Using a teleprompter
Recording at the same time
Dictating your content
Post-it note management
Equipment
Introduction to equipment
Picking a microphone
Deciding if you want to be on camera
Picking lights
Picking a camera
Considerations for your monitor
Recording
Ensuring consistency in your videos
Preparing yourself to record
Preparing your space for recording
Preparing your desktop for recording
Preparing your monitor for recording
Preparing your applications for recording
Screenflow for recording
Workflow process
QuickTime for recording
How to do your intros and outros
Recording in chunks
Example chunks from this course
Handling mistakes
Maximizing the longevity of your videos
For when you mess up
Editing
Editing introduction
A tour of the editor
The first pass: rough cutting
Fine tuning: covering camera cuts
Editing talking head videos
Punch head: another option to cover cut
Saving time with presets
Cropping mistakes out of your videos
Freeze frames: your secret weapon
Freeze frames: even more power
How to draw on screen
Publishing
Export settings
Exporting workflows
Hosting your videos
A few marketing ideas
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Editing
Freeze frames: your secret weapon

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Summary

Freeze frames are an effective way to fix unexpected on-screen distractions and maintain a professional look in your videos. By splitting the video and adding a freeze frame, you can hide unwanted elements seamlessly. This simple technique helps create polished, smooth screencasts without the need for additional software.

Video Transcript

Dealing with unexpected screen actions

Sometimes when you're recording, no matter how careful you are, things are going to pop up that you don't want to be there. It's not necessarily the end of the video because these can be fixed.

Managing unexpected pop-ups

In our example, a dock unexpectedly popped up during the recording. Rather than leaving it, it's important to know how to hide these little inconveniences efficiently, especially if you're executing something important at that moment.

Fixing with a freeze frame

The method involves a mix of cropping and using a feature called a freeze frame, which takes the frame from under the playhead and makes a still image of it. This can then be used to cover up any unwanted screen elements.

Practical steps to apply a freeze frame

  1. Navigate to the frame right before the unwanted appearance, like before the dock pops up.
  2. Split the video at that point.
  3. Add a freeze frame to the sliced part of the video by extending it until the unwanted element disappears.
  4. Crop the freeze frame so it doesn't take over the whole screen.

Fine-tuning the freeze frame

Ensure the freeze frame covers exactly what you need:

  • Trim unnecessary parts of the freeze frame.
  • Adjust its position and cropping to pair it with the area needed to be covered.
  • Zoom in for fine-tuning, ensuring even shadows are covered.

Achieving seamless editing

Freeze frames allow you to mask unwanted screen elements effectively, maintaining a smooth presentation. This technique keeps your video clean and professional without needing external images or additional editing software.

Continuing your editing journey

In essence, freeze frames can significantly polish your screencast outputs. This method of handling unexpected pop-ups ensures your audience experiences an uninterrupted, cohesive video. Keep experimenting with freeze frames, and remember, no mistake is too big to cover!