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How to Record a Good Process Video

Intro

You don’t need anything fancy. A simple phone recording works.

Follow these guidelines to help us turn your video into a clear, accurate procedure your team can actually follow.

1. Talk Through What You’re Doing

As you record, explain each step out loud.

Say things like:

  • “First, I grab this part…”

  • “Now I tighten this using a 10mm wrench…”

  • “Next, I check this connection…”

If you don’t say it, we may have to guess — and that can lead to missing details.

2. Show the Full Process From Start to Finish

Record the entire process from beginning to end.

At the start, briefly explain:

  • What you’re working on

  • What the final result should look like

This helps us structure the procedure clearly.

3. Show Tools, Parts, and Materials

Before you begin, take a few seconds to show:

  • Tools you’ll be using

  • Parts or components

  • Any materials involved

If applicable, call out:

  • Part numbers

  • Tool sizes

  • Material types

Example:
“This is part number 4626-12 and we’re using a 3/8 wrench.”

This allows us to include a clear “Tools & Materials” section.

4. Capture Documentation Steps (Important)

If your process includes any kind of documentation, make sure to show and explain it.

This includes:

  • Travelers

  • Checklists

  • Test reports

  • Inspection sheets

  • Labels or serial numbers

Explain things like:

  • What needs to be filled out

  • What information is required

  • When it needs to be completed

Example:
“After this step, we record the voltage here on the test report and sign off.”

This helps us include accurate documentation steps in the procedure.

5. Get Close When It Matters

For detailed steps:

  • Move the camera closer

  • Slow down slightly

  • Make sure the action is clearly visible

This helps us capture accurate visuals for key steps.

6. Keep It Real (No Need to Be Perfect)

You don’t need to script anything.

Just record the process as you normally do it.

We’ll take care of organizing everything into a clean, structured procedure.

7. Avoid These (If Possible)

  • Loud background noise

  • Skipping steps

  • Recording from too far away the entire time

  • Fast movements that are hard to follow

Quick Checklist Before You Submit

  • Did I explain what I’m doing out loud?

  • Did I show tools, parts, and part numbers?

  • Did I capture any documentation steps (forms, reports, travelers)?

  • Did I record the full process from start to finish?

  • Are key steps clearly visible?

If yes, you’re good to go.

Final Note

A clear video leads to a clearer procedure.

If you’re unsure whether your video is good enough, send it anyway — we’ll let you know if anything is missing.

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