How to Create a Product Walkthrough Video

Difficulty

Advanced

Time

60+ mins

Project Files

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Here’s What We Will Make

Welcome to this series on “How to Create a Product Walkthrough Video.”

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Step 1: The Script

We’ll cover:

1. Writing your script
2. Choosing a presentation style
3. Setting up your project

Step 2: Camera & Lighting

We’ll cover:

1. Getting good audio
2. Lighting your on-camera presence
3. Different camera video options

Step 3: Build Rapport with an Intro

We’ll cover:

1. Finding your voice
2. Using your phone as a second camera
3. Recording intros

Step 4: Title Sequence

We’ll cover:

1. Syncing a secondary camera with a clap
2. Fading in intro video
3. Corner rounding
4. Lower thirds
5. Adding sound FX

Step 5: Recording the Bulk of Your Content

We’ll cover:

1. Prepping your desktop and surroundings for a recording
2. Using a teleprompter
3. Additional tips for being great on screen

Step 6: Polishing the Production

We’ll cover:

1. Removing filler
2. Grouping
3. Custom animations and grids
4. Video backdrops
5. Annotations
6. Tips on leveling volume
7. Removing mouth noise
8. Transitions

Step 7: Bells & Whistles

We’ll cover:

1. Adding music and sound FX
2. Drop shadows
3. Overdubbing narration
4. Exporting (RGB reminder)

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Eddie Grey

Eddie Grey is a multi-faceted composer, arranger, songwriter, and sound designer whose successful track record speaks for itself. The Los Angeles-based musician began playing with synthesizers and writing on computer programs at an early age, eventually beginning a musical education that would take him into the world of composing and songwriting.

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