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• Pick a topic from the KnowledgeBase table of contents for DSpace or Fedora and give your screencast the same name as the KnowledgeBase topic you've selected.
• Limit what you tackle. An effective screencast lasts about five minutes. If it is necessary to go longer than five minutes, you may want to consider dividing your topic into two or more screencasts, if appropriate (e.g., "Getting Started with DSpace Access Controls, Part One" and "...Part Two").
• Decide if you need to write out a script for yourself or perhaps jotting down a simple outline or some reminders will be sufficient. It may be easier not to juggle a written script while you're navigating through the flow of screens. There is no need to go overboard on the formality, but the audience should be able to easily follow your points.
• Download/configure your computer software for the screencast. In addition to the screencast software (see below), 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.)
• Rehearse your presentation a couple of times before recording it to optimize your instructional points, mouse movements, timing and how to use your selected screencast capture software (how to start, pause, un-pause, stop, etc.)
• If possible, plan to use an audio headset with a microphone for the best quality audio recording. Logitech USB headsets work very well, but most any USB headset should do nicely.
• The optimum video resolution for your finished product is 1280 x 720, also known as widescreen, 16/9, or High Definition (HD) video.  Try to record at this resolution and define your video output the same way when you save your recording to maximize the viewable details by the viewer
• Save your screencast output as MP4, AVI, FLV, M4V, or MOV. 

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