Most of the jewelry tutorial videos I’ve seen are done in one continuous scene.

Usually the artist shows a finished example of the piece, then shows the materials and tools we’ll be using, and then begins the instruction.

The video camera is set up on a tripod and zoomed in to get a good angle of everything the artist’s hands and tools do.

Make sure you’re not zoomed in too close to capture any bigger motions you go through, however.

I’ve seen videos where part of the artist’s action winds up off-camera while the video continues to show a part of the project that’s not being worked on, and that can be frustrating!

As a video watcher, I really appreciate it when the artist talks continuously, explaining what she/he’s doing in each step and why, and any special tricks or tips that make it easier.

I haven’t made any tutorial videos myself, but my guess is that (as with nearly anything else) you learn as you go and get better with each one you make!

So exactly how do people create video tutorials?

Thanks.

For anyone who hasn’t seen them yet, check out Eri’s video jewelry tutorials.

I have been making video tutorials for a while now, but you have provided some additional tips that I hadn’t thought about. This will help me make my tutorials even better!