Use case workflow
Coding tutorials
A practical workflow for recording code walkthroughs, CLI demos, architecture explanations, and developer education videos.
The problem
Coding tutorials lose viewers when the code is too small, cursor movement is noisy, terminal output flashes by, or the tutorial jumps between apps without orientation.
Recommended recording setup
- Increase editor and terminal font sizes before recording instead of relying on zoom alone.
- Use a clean branch, seeded demo data, and a short written script.
- Close sidebars that do not support the current step.
- Pause after each command or code change so viewers can read the result.
Tool sequence
01
Clean the screen
Screen cleanup checklist
Prepare the IDE, terminal, browser, notifications, and secrets before capture.
02
Time the lesson
Script timer
Keep the tutorial within the intended length before recording.
03
Guide attention
Add cursor highlight
Make pointer movement easier to follow during code navigation.
04
Focus code details
Zoom to cursor
Bring attention to the active symbol, terminal command, or UI control.
05
Publish chapters
YouTube chapters generator
Turn the lesson outline into chapters after editing.
Export settings
- Prefer 1440p source capture for readable code.
- Export 16:9 for long-form YouTube and course platforms.
- Keep a higher bitrate for dense text than for camera-heavy video.
- Check the final export on a laptop screen before publishing.