FreeCAD on Video

Note: this page is still just a proposal in the sandbox. For some other info see the discussion tab, or add to it.

= Introduction =

There are a lot of Videos about FreeCad, to many to list here. Even the number of "channels" is high. I think that many channels are under subscribed, you may want to help change this. Also encourage creators by liking the videos. Based on considerable time watching videos here is a list of some of FreeCad on Video channels.

If the video is not in your language of choice, this may help:

Let us know if you find other or better references to this topic.
 * How to Translate a Foreign Language Video on YouTube • Jenni Wiltz

So far just YouTube but other outlets are welcome.

In Process, Drafts
= Issues for Video Creators = Consider: ( This content is mostly from the Forum )
 * Include FreeCad information from the About box, including especially the version of FreeCad
 * I've seen a number of tutorial videos for other software packages where the tutor/demonstrator has a webcam image of themselves on the screen during the tutorial/demo. A lot of the time it just shows them looking at the screen and talking, but at other times they are looking straight into the webcam when they are trying to introduce a new topic, explain something, or just adding commentary. Do you think that this sort of thing would be useful or appropriate in a FreeCAD tutorial?
 * Videos should never auto-start.
 * After starting there should be a way to quit/pause.
 * I would suggest calling out all hotkeys used, at least the first few times if they are used multiple times. (key-mon [1] or other tool showing keys/mouse buttons pressed are really handy for that.)
 * Briefly describe expected level of FreeCAD understanding at the beginning. If for example tutorial is for FEM user should know how to model the solid to be analyzed.
 * Clarity of voice and directions of Cursor that is being clicked or any other combo of keys eg. +ctrl or using shift with FreeCAD buttons.
 * it is best to use the default toolbars. If for some reason this is not the case, then it should at least be stated very clearly to avoid confusion.
 * Link to "source code" for the model.
 * Captions or subtitles can be useful, especially if available in multiple languages. You might pass this on to your viewers: *How to Translate a Foreign Language Video on YouTube • Jenni Wiltz and you might want to look up translation features that YouTube ( or other platform ) can support.
 * Some users like to know where a model is going at the beginning of a video. Should you show the end product or something similar at the beginning of the video?

Links

 * (2) Guidelines for videos and tutorials - FreeCAD Forum
 * (2) Community knowledgebase: getting started with tutorial and video contribution - FreeCAD Forum

= Other Links =
 * (2) Free video tutorials - FreeCAD Forum
 * (2) Tutorials and videos - FreeCAD Forum