Creative Technology Lending Collection

Video Demos & Tutorials

Did you make or design something you're proud of and want to show off? Create a demo video! Using a suite of resources you can make quick and easy videos to post to your channels or polished product demo videos.

For this project, you will need:

• GoPro 7 Hero Silver
• Podcasting Kit/Recording Kit (optional)
• Video editor such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Camtasia (optional)
• Platform for hosting and providing access to your video

Find your inspiration:

Online magazines regularly review product and tutorial videos. Run a quick web search to find the latest ant greatest. Here's a 2020 demo video compilation and review:

• 19 Impressive Product Demo Videos You'll Want to Copy by Meg Prater. In this article, Prater explains exactly what qualities make each of the featured demo videos stellar.

How-To:

How to Make a Great Instructional Video (5'53"): provides guidance on storyboarding or scripting, length, basic set-up, post-production tips

Need more? Try these:

• 3 Elements of a Great Product Demo Video
• 5 Elements Every Product Demo Video Should Have

How to Build Your Own Home Studio (6'38"): provides guidance on setting up a DIY home studio.

Lighting for Diverse Skin Tones (7'05"): guidance on lighting set up for subjects with different skin tones.