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• Pick a topic from the KnowledgeBase table of contents for DSpace or Fedora.  Make sure you give your screencast the same name as the KnowledgeBase topic you've chosen
• An effective screencast lasts in the neighborhood of five minutes.  It might be necessary to go longer if you are describing a process that needs to be presented in one piece.  On the other hand, you may want to divide your topic into two or more screencasts, if appropriate (e.g., "Getting Started with DSpace Access Controls, Part One" and "...Part Two").
• Do you need to write out a script for your screencast?  Perhaps, but not necessarily.  A simple outline might do, or just some reminders on a page.  Informal, extemporaneous screencasts are not at all uncommon on the Internet.  You may find it easier not to juggle a written script while you're navigating through the flow of screens.  In any case, you will probably want to rehearse your presentation a couple of times before recording it.
• Make sure your computer software is configured for the screencast.  In addition to the screencast software (more on that next), you will need to have an application environment set up for whatever you are going to demonstrate (e.g., Internet connection, if required; applications installed; test data pre-configured, etc.)
• Your best bet for quality audio is to use a headset with microphone.  We have found that the Logitech USB headsets work very well, but most any USB headset should do nicely.

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