My first video is a simple one which
shows how to install and run non-apple programs on mac OSX Mountain
Lion. You might wonder why this is my first video. Well, I was
originally going to start into a series on OpenOffice, but before I
could even begin I found I was unable to get into the program because
of my computer's permissions. I immediately realised that this was a
common issue, and that I could potentially loose a significant
portion of my OpenOffice audience if viewers on MACs were unable to
install the program in the first place.
I did not want the installation of the
application to be a part of the overview tutorial. I have seen a lot
of other tutorials out there that put the installation and overview (or first impression, or whatever) in the same video. I think this is a
patently bad idea. Lets disregard the fact that this is a way of
installing for only one type of operating system out of the many that will use OpenOffice. Installing
something means that you are already sold on it. If you're watching
an overview you're probably not sold yet on the product. If you are
sold on it and you are watching an overview, you want to see the
program working. Either way, this in no way relates to solving a
problem in which you can't get the program to work. You will have two
different groups searching for two very different questions relating
to your product. Giving them the same answer to both questions will
lose audience on both sides. Interested viewers will immediately see
flaws in your product. Viewers who have already committed to
downloading the program will search an answer, see a 10-20 minute
video, and decide to go elsewhere to get their answer.
It doesn't really matter which video is
posted first, so long as viewers of my overview tutorial can quickly
and easily find the installation tutorial immediately. I decided to
put this one up first, because I have another post idea planned for the overview tutorial.
If you have any comments or suggestions please get in touch through the comments here or on my youtubechannel. I'm always open to different view points and constructive criticism. And if you want a professionally made tutorial, e-mail me here.
If you have any comments or suggestions please get in touch through the comments here or on my youtubechannel. I'm always open to different view points and constructive criticism. And if you want a professionally made tutorial, e-mail me here.
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