Here is a "To Do List" in order to make a screencast. Currently, I have prepared myself up to rehearsing my script for my screencast assignment, but wanted to include all of the steps to consider when making a screencast.

Things to do before Screencasting:

• Download Jing (or some other screencasting software)


• Decide on a topic


• Gather information and any media needed


• Write a script


• Revise script to meet the audience's needs and time constraints


• Rehearse script


• Rehearse mouse movements or screencast actions (make a visual plan)


• Gather any equipment necessary to screencast (i.e. microphone)


• Find a quiet place to screencast (shut off cell phone, shut windows, etc.)


• Rearrange desktop and close any programs that might interfere with your screencast


• Record a short segment for practice and determine quality of the screencast you are about to make


• Record Screencast


• Edit screencast (visual and audio if necessary)


• Share screencast with family, friends, and the world