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
Goodbye, for now (maybe!)
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Editing
A tour of the editor

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Summary

Get comfortable with ScreenFlow's layout, including its timeline, preview window, and settings panel, to streamline your editing process. Learn how to manage video and audio tracks, separate them for detailed edits, and use the playhead for precise adjustments. Mastering rough cuts will help you confidently shape and refine your videos.

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Introduction to the editor interface

Understanding the layout is the first step to mastering any video editing software, including ScreenFlow. Most editors may seem different, but they generally follow the same basic layout. This includes a timeline, a preview window, and a settings panel.

Exploring the ScreenFlow layout

In ScreenFlow, you’ll find a timeline at the bottom of the interface, which is your primary workspace. At the top, there's a preview window, and often on the side, a settings drawer is available. You can adjust these settings for specific clips by selecting the media and changing the options.

Working with video and audio tracks

ScreenFlow is a versatile tool that handles video and audio recordings seamlessly. When you record a session, the tool combines your video and audio into one track, but you have the option to separate them when needed. This can be particularly handy for editing purposes.

Leveraging the playhead and rough cuts

The playhead is another vital component of the editor, providing insights into the current frame being viewed. It's crucial for scrubbing through your video and plays an integral role in performing your first rough cut. This process serves as a preliminary edit, shaping the basic structure of your final product.

Preparing for the editing journey

Now that you have an understanding of the editor interface, you're ready to dive deep into the editing world with confidence. With these essential tools and their functionalities at your disposal, transforming your raw footage into polished content becomes an accessible endeavor.