Title :
Producing a video on a technical subject: a guide
Author :
Dowhal, Danny ; Bist, Gary ; Kohlmann, Peter ; Musker, Stan ; Rogers, Heather
Author_Institution :
IBM Canada Ltd., North York, Ont., Canada
fDate :
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The ways in which technical writers can team up to make a video on a technical subject are discussed. The authors´ experiences are described to illustrate methods for planning video and writing a script using visual and aural metaphors to represent technical concepts; the production process, and tips and techniques to enhance the presentation. The production of videos using in-house resources, the videotaping of live presentations, and video editing, packaging, and distribution are discussed
Keywords :
technical presentation; video recording; aural metaphors; distribution; in-house resources; live presentations; packaging; production process; script writing; technical subject; technical writers; video; video editing; videotaping; visual metaphors; Animation; Color; Information processing; Manuals; Microcomputers; Multimedia communication; Multimedia systems; Production; Vehicle dynamics; Watches;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
