In this article, we'll introduce simple ways to use standard Windows 10 apps for video editing capabilities that aren't available in Teachme Biz.
Detailed operation manuals are also linked within this article.
When editing videos in Teachme Biz, you can trim videos, add markings by pausing the video to insert text or shapes, and add subtitles.
However, Teachme Biz does not have the advanced editing features available in video editing software.
We frequently receive requests like "I want to overlay audio" or "I want to change the playback speed."
But video editing isn't all positive. There are also drawbacks such as time-consuming editing and loss of easy revision.
We've also summarized the pros and cons of video editing, so please review those as well.
*The apps "Microsoft Photos" and "Xbox Game Bar" introduced in this article are services from Microsoft Corporation. The operation procedures introduced in this article are unofficial Microsoft procedures.
*This information is current as of March 26, 2020. Please note that operation procedures and screen displays may have changed due to version updates.
Video Editing with Windows 10 Default Apps
Changing Video Playback Speed
This method allows you to change the video playback speed to 2x or 3x faster.
When users actually view manuals, they often do so alongside other work tasks.
It's extremely challenging to expect such users to watch 10 or 20-minute videos, which ultimately results in them not watching at all.
For videos that can be understood even at higher speeds, creating them at 2x or 3x speed from the start can reduce the viewing burden and stress for those viewing the manual.
Changing Playback Speed for Only Part of a Video
This method allows you to change the playback speed for only a specific part of the video, rather than the entire video.
When creating video manuals, you might encounter situations like:
- A cooking manual with a scene where vegetables are being continuously stir-fried.
- A replenishment manual with a scene where liquid is continuously being poured.
In such cases, there may be scenes where understanding the necessary action is sufficient, and the rest can be skipped.
In these instances, setting only the stir-frying or replenishment scenes to 10x or 20x speed can significantly reduce the time required for viewers to watch the manual.
Splitting Videos and Deleting Unnecessary Parts
When creating video manuals, you might encounter situations where:
- There are sections where understanding the necessary action is sufficient without seeing the actual scene
- You simply want to remove scenes where mistakes were made
In such cases, you can cut out only the unnecessary parts without splitting the video and combine it into a single video.
Adding Explanatory Subtitles While Playing a Video
Next, here's how to add subtitles to a video.
In Teachme Biz, there's a feature to pause a video for a few seconds and add markings such as text or arrows.
By pausing and adding text, viewers can ensure they don't miss important points.
However, it's not possible to display text as subtitles without stopping playback.
Adding subtitles with Microsoft Photos is useful when you don't necessarily need to stop the video to check the work, but you still want viewers to go through the manual smoothly.
You can freely choose when to display subtitles and how long to display them, so please give it a try.
Adding Background Music or Voice to Videos
The Microsoft Photos app also allows you to add background music or audio to videos.
The advantages of adding background music to videos include:
- Keeping viewers engaged with a good tempo and rhythm
- Enhancing concentration and memory retention through background music
For example, adding simple music to manuals for new employee training might accelerate early development.
Additionally, for complex tasks, adding voice instructions can make them easier to understand.
Recording Audio with the Voice Recorder App
By pre-recording audio that matches the video using the Voice Recorder app, you can insert voice instructions into the video.
Creating Videos with Audio Using Xbox Game Bar
This is a manual for when you want to create a video with audio while using your computer screen.
- When you want to add explanations (narration) to videos without audio, such as computer system operations
- When you want to use an auto-play video with audio for PowerPoint slideshows
It's useful in such scenarios.
By operating the screen and recording with explanatory audio, especially for system operations, you can create more understandable videos.
Additionally, creating videos with audio using PowerPoint has benefits such as being able to conduct regular training without an instructor once it's created.
If you find it difficult to provide the same explanation using PowerPoint or materials every time during introductory training, please give this a try.
(Finally) Pros and Cons of Video Editing
We've introduced video editing manuals with various use cases, but videos and their editing have not only advantages but also disadvantages.
Advantages
- Contains more information, making it easier to specifically imagine actual business content and procedures
- Can supplement what you want to convey by adding subtitles or audio
- Suitable for "learning and memorizing" in advance in a concentrated period of time
Disadvantages
- Re-shooting and editing videos due to equipment or operational changes requires manpower and time
- Difficult to make partial modifications or replacements
- Not suitable for "referencing" just the unclear procedures during brief free moments
Create manuals with purpose and updateability in mind
- Is the purpose "advance learning" or "reference during work"?
- Is it becoming excessively high quality?
- Consider the ease of updates - can updates be continuously maintained?
It's advisable to consider not only the benefits after editing but also whether it's worth the time invested relative to the manual's purpose and the effects obtained when deciding how to create manuals.
One of the attractions of Teachme Biz is that by limiting editing features, anyone can create manuals of a certain standard without much effort.
On the other hand, it's also important to put in extra effort for important content to enhance the learning effect.
We also have content summarizing the key points for creating easy-to-understand video manuals in Teachme Biz. Please use it as a reference.
How to Create Easy-to-Understand SOPs: Video Edition
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