How to Create Training Videos with Zoom

# How to Create Training Videos with Zoom Since YouTube launched in 2005, videos have become an important part of many marketing strategies, especially when it comes to gaining and retaining customers. We know that recording training videos takes time and effort, particularly when you're just getting started. Fortunately, there is a solution: Zoom, a teleconferencing software with simple video recording capabilities. This tutorial will show you how to create a video presentation using Zoom's video recording feature. ## Why Use Videos for Your Course Videos are a unique tool that you can use to show and explain to your customers exactly how to do something. It's an engaging and educational way to get your point across. ### Videos are More Appealing Training videos are an engaging way to present your ideas. They allow you to use audio, visual, and kinetic elements to engage learners. These different elements make videos much more memorable than still images or text. ### Processes are Best Illustrated with Training Videos Training videos bring your message to life, from step-by-step processes to demonstrations of using a product. Videos allow your audience to refer back to different parts of the course at any time. ### Videos are Great for Social Media Sharing Videos appeal to the auditory senses and contain visual elements that connect to users' feelings and emotions. You do not need an expensive video studio to create high-quality course videos. ## Prepare Your Background Film yourself best against a clean, simple background so that your viewers are not distracted. You also have the option of using a virtual background. ### Set Up Your Green Screen Background To prevent your video from looking choppy when using a virtual background, it's best to set up a green screen. Hang a green matt fabric as your background — make sure the fabric is not wrinkled. ## Lighting Light can dramatically affect the quality of your video. Find a room in your home where natural light is at its best. Look for indirect sunlight that reflects off the walls and creates soft illumination. ## Choose a High-Quality Mic A microphone is essential for quality audio and should not be overlooked. Invest in a quality microphone — it will pay for itself as your channel grows. ## How to Record Your Training Videos with Zoom for Free ### Step 1: Register Click the Sign Up button on Zoom's homepage to create your account. A free business account is ideal for audio and video chats that last up to 40 minutes. ### Step 2: Setup Virtual Background Log in to Zoom Desktop Client. Click the Settings icon. Select Background & Filters and choose a background. ### Step 3: Schedule a Meeting Log in to the Zoom web portal and click Schedule a Meeting. Enter the name of your video and click Save. ### Step 4: Record Click Record and select Record on this Computer to save the training video to your device. Feel free to use the Share Screen option at any time. ### Step 5: Save Your Work When you're finished recording, click Stop Recording and then click End. Wait until the conversion process is complete. ### Step 6: Review and Edit A short video may not need as much editing as a long one, but you can still improve it. Use Camtasia or another editor to put the finishing touches on your video.