Build tutorials in seconds with Scribe

Simplify tutorial generation, so you can focus on the work that matters. Scribe auto-generates instant tutorials, complete with annotated screenshots. Tailor your tutorials to meet your specific needs, whether it’s for software applications, educational purposes or training materials. 

An overview of business tutorials

A tutorial is a guide that can be used to demonstrate a process. In a business context, leaders and HR teams utilize tutorials to provide step-by-step instructions on executing workflows, tasks, and best practices, as well as guidance on using technology, machinery, and software.

These tools can take several forms: video tutorials (with instructions driven by webcam recordings, audio, and on-screen capture), text-based written tutorials (such as process guides or SOPs), or flowcharts, which include images, annotations, and accompanying descriptive texts. 

When automated tutorial creation makes sense

Creating tutorials takes time, as those who make them must carefully detail and describe ideas and processes in a way that a third party can easily understand and follow. Incomplete or confusing tutorials can lead to errors in workflows and, as a result, poor business outcomes. 

Often, making comprehensive videos involves the use of a screen recorder like OBS Studio, a video editor like Adobe Premiere Pro, or other tools that support the creation of written and visual documentation, like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. Using software implies a learning curve and substantial editing time. 

But there's an efficient alternative: automated tutorial creation, which tools like Scribe Capture offer. Scribe Capture is a lightweight software that automatically documents screenflows in visually-driven, user-friendly instructional guides, adding text captions, screenshots, and other annotations that support easy reading. Leaders can then upload or share these tutorials with everyone on the team, establishing a reliable single source of truth and helping ensure consistent workflows. 

Automated tutorial software is the best tool for companies documenting processes at scale, especially repetitive workflows that thrive on consistent execution. These tools also help business leaders create an excellent digital resource to virtually share with distributed and asynchronous teams. They’re also a great option for anyone who doesn't have the time for generating extensive documentation or performing complicated video editing but wants to accurately capture processes in a polished, pro-looking format.

Why you want to build tutorials with Scribe

1. Enhanced Time Efficiency: Utilizing Scribe for tutorial creation automates the process, resulting in significant time savings compared to manual methods.
2. Consistency and Standardization: Scribe guarantees consistency and standardization across your tutorials, reducing errors and enhancing overall efficiency.
3. Improved Efficiency and Productivity: With its streamlined tutorial creation process and centralized platform, Scribe increases efficiency and productivity within your organization.

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How to build tutorials with Scribe

Step 1: Capture your process 

To start creating a tutorial using Scribe, install and launch the application. Open the process or task you wish to document, and with a click on the record button, Scribe will automatically capture your actions and screenshots, allowing you to swiftly generate a comprehensive tutorial.

Click the 'Record' button to initiate the capturing process in Scribe. It will automatically capture screenshots and text as you navigate through the process.

Step 2: Watch Scribe build your tutorial 

After you have finished the tutorial creation process, simply click the "Stop Recording" button located on the extension. Scribe will use auto-magic to build your tutorial, complete with text and annotated screenshots.

Step 3: Let AI combine & elaborate on your tutorials

With Scribe AI, creating tutorials becomes simplified. Just select the desired Scribes and Scribe will automatically generate a comprehensive tutorial for you, making the process effortless.

Step 4: Collaborate with your team

Gather feedback and collaborate on refining your tutorials. Get valuable insights to make sure the tutorial accurately and effectively conveys the necessary information you need. Edit and share Scribes in seconds. 

Step 5: Publish & train

It’s time to train your team! After reviewing and approving the content, finalize the tutorial and publish it for your intended audience to access.

And that’s all folks! With Scribe as your tutorial builder, you can make comprehensive tutorials in seconds.

Tips for creating video tutorials

Tutorial videos must be clear, concise, and easy to follow, which means that the people who create them must have the time and know-how to perform basic screen recording and video editing processes that support the creation of user-focused guides. Here are a few pro tips on leveraging screen recording software to create video tutorials that accurately and effectively transmit a screenflow or process. 

• Define the goal for the video: Delineate what process the video will capture, limiting it to a single screenflow or workflow so that users aren't overwhelmed with information on several processes at once. Keep in mind that this video tutorial will be used in training settings where viewers are unfamiliar with internal processes and need information delivered in bite-sized instructions to learn well.
  
• Plan the steps: Write out the steps that you will demonstrate and practice running through the screenflow before you start screen recording. This way, when you make videos, you won't have to stop because you lost your train of thought. Instead, you can just refer to your "script" and keep moving. Depending on the screen recording studio, you may even have to start over and record if you make a mistake, so planning ahead can be a major time-saver.
  
• Show, don’t just tell: Ensure you show each step you're describing with your voice with an accompanying recording of the screenflow. And after you're done recording, use the app's built-in editing tools to annotate the video with helpful arrows, highlights, or circles that direct the viewer’s attention to the feature or field you're narrating in the audio.
• Use clear, simple language: When speaking or adding text after completing the screen recording, use consistent and clear language. Always describe features or tools using the same words and avoid jargon that a newcomer might not understand.‍
• Maintain a logical flow: Prevent viewer confusion by logically moving through the screenflow or process and never jumping around in the order of steps or from tool to tool when not necessary.
• ‍Test the tutorial before sharing: View the video tutorial and ensure it makes sense. Share it with a few existing teammates who are familiar with the process described, too, to get their feedback on whether it clearly explains steps and key ideas. It's better to go back and invest time in video editing (or even re-recording) than use a confusing video in training, which can have long-term negative repercussions because employees will make errors when executing processes if they didn’t learn to perform them correctly in the first place.