screencast-and-tool-demonstration

name	screencast-and-tool-demonstration
description	Use when teaching software/tools. Screencast = recorded screen + voiceover. Essential for tool training.

Screencast and Tool Demonstration

Screencast tools: ScreenFlow, Camtasia, OBS, Loom. Cursor highlight, click animation, zoom for detail.

Screen recording tools

1. ScreenFlow ($169) — Mac, comprehensive
2. Camtasia ($299) — Windows + Mac, professional
3. OBS Studio (free) — open source, advanced
4. Loom ($15/mo) — quick screen recordings
5. QuickTime (Mac, free) — basic
6. Snagit ($63) — quick screenshots + recordings

Best practices for screen demos

1. Plan the demo — script the actions
2. Practice once — work out the flow
3. Clean up screen — close other apps, hide notifications
4. Use cursor highlights — focus attention
5. Show clicks visually — animated indicators
6. Zoom into details — important areas filled screen
7. Match audio narration to actions

Avoiding screen demo issues

1. Show wrong area — verify what you're demoing
2. Skip steps — student can't follow
3. No audio — silent demos confuse
4. Too fast — student can't keep up
5. Showing distractions — Slack notifications, email
6. Outdated UI — recorded long ago, doesn't match current

Update screen recordings quarterly if tools update.

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Screen recording standards for CardPrepAI tool demos.