How to Make YouTube Video Tutorials: Essential Software

Learn how to make stunning YouTube video tutorials that viewers will love with this three-part series!

In this video, we talk essential video software-- the software you need to make high-res, high-quality video tutorials for YouTube. See how Screenflow, our screencasting software of choice, works and how you can use it.

In this video:

1:25 Quick introduction to screencasting
3:15 Screenflow Demo

Other videos in this series:

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[faisalnafees]

Its been 3 years when you made this video.
Its been 6 years since the idea came to my mind that a software for tutorials should do this.
And after 6 years i came across this perfect guide for starters. I guess it was worth the wait. Thank you.

[MrErskine]

You have no idea how much you have helped me. I have been searching everywhere to get clear and concise help on how to do video editing for my classroom. Thank you!!

[francoisona]

You're a genius at explaining tech. I have watched scores of similar vids. None compare to yours in term of clarity and simplicity. Thanks

[hedgesfamily]

I work in the IT department for a newspaper corporation. One of my mandates is to train users in standard operating procedures. Since we're scattered across the US, video tutorials will be invaluable.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your clear explanations! They are definitely going to help me up my game.

[frednrussell]

Fantastic video Steve, love the step by step instructions. THANK YOU

[wkwtoywhiteknobwindups]

Oh My Giddy Aunt, you are the best thing since fried chicken. Thank you so much for this information. So super super helpful.
Love you so much. Su :)

[VAScratchKing]

Love it, very helpful and always wondered how this was done. Timeless knowledge. Stay safe!

[filmzombi]

Steve, great video. It's amazing what one little piece of software can do. 10 years ago, I made tons of demo videos and we used a full studio, a scan converter for screen caps, and FCP7 for editing. Looking forward to part 3, and part 1.

[galefraney]

Your videos are so clear and concise, fantastic!!

[josedanielgomessantiago]

What good content !!! Easy to understand and super didactic. Thanks for sharing!!! tack så mycket Steve!

[WarrenThrush]

Brilliant as usual Steve! Many thanks for giving us a backstage view of the process.

[mikefixac]

Fantastic video Steve. Thank you, thank you. I learned so much. I'm even liking your time-stamping in your description. Very thorough.

[ScottMoran]

Excellent, thanks for the tips Steve! You make it look too easy

[offaxisfpv]

awesome! I have been a Dottotech fan since before facebook and youtube!! From Toronto to Vancouver now. Thank you!

[RVFreeDa]

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Thank you!

[safuraatan]

This Awesome! LOVE IT! Thank you for giving me the confidence to do this. Thank you 100x

[OneMundaneMan]

Thanks Steve! You make it look so easy!!

[rickharris]

Steve: Awesome job and thanks for being so generous. Rick

[mosesegor]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm a teacher and I'm surely learning how to utilize these tools to improve my teaching

[malling]

Now, you are a very experienced narrator and in this tutorial you record everything at the same time. Many other tutorials recommend the following workflow: 1) Write script 2) Record narration 3) Record the screen while listening to narration 4) Edit it and put it together. What is your opinion on separating the capture of audio and video in this way?