Re: Org-mode screencasts

From: Eric Abrahamsen <eric@ericabrahamsen.net>
To: emacs-orgmode@gnu.org
Subject: Re: Org-mode screencasts
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:10:37 +0800	[thread overview]
Message-ID: <87tylfvnte.fsf@ericabrahamsen.net> (raw)
In-Reply-To: AANLkTik-ryP7Rv_B1ceHHVp5WW6ovo9derZpp19hQgXO@mail.gmail.com

On Thu, Sep 23 2010, Richard Moreland wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I think it would be helpful to create a series of screencasts to
> demonstrate Org-mode.  The screencasts I've made for MobileOrg[1,2]
> seem to have helped users get started quickly.  There are so many
> powerful features of Org-mode that are difficult to visualize yourself
> using until you can see them in action.  It may also help draw in new
> users who otherwise wouldn't quite get it.

One thing that would be really excellent is to show keystrokes as you do
the tutorial. I don't know what system you're using, but this link:

http://screencasters.heathenx.org/blog/2009/04/06/smaller-key-status-monitor/

Sounds like it might be okay for Linux, and this one has some (seriously
ugly) options for Windows:

http://dan.hersam.com/2009/05/01/how-to-display-keystrokes-for-screencasts-on-windows/

Macs have KeyCastr or something like that…

Just a thought!

Eric

>
> Some topics that may be interesting:
>
> - Org-mode in action, demonstrating common tasks like capture,
> restructuring a tree, refiling, etc.
> - Babel
> - Integration with other tools (Gnus, WL, Firefox, etc)
> - Clocking/reporting
> - Export capabilities
> - Power user showing their streamlined configurations
> - ...?
>
> I'd like to collect all of the videos in one place, unify them with
> some similar (but simple) production, with each of the videos having a
> page that links to documentation, Worg, example dotfiles, comments,
> etc to help the user take it further on their own.
>
> I'd be happy to host the videos if bandwidth is a concern on the
> orgmode.org site.  I've also already purchased the necessary software
> to record/edit the videos.  But I'm looking to the community for ideas
> on topics as well as individuals who would be willing to record the
> videos or at least help me work up a script with key talking points so
> I could do the recording and narration.
>
> What do you think?  Anyone interested in helping?
>
> Thanks,
> Richard
>
> [1] http://mobileorg.ncogni.to/screencasts/MobileOrg-Dropbox-OSX/
> [2] http://ncogni.to/mobileorg/overview.mov
>
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