How to Create a Guided Lesson with Video Tutorials
This guide will walk you through how to use the 'Guided Lesson' template to transform a single screen recording into a comprehensive, multi-format tutorial. This feature is perfect for creating detailed training materials, user onboarding guides, and educational content. To get started, you will need a video file of the process you want to document.
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To keep your lessons organized, first create a folder. In the left sidebar, click Add content... and select Folder.
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In the pop-up window, enter a name for your folder (e.g., "Lessons") and click Create.
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Hover over your new folder, click the three-dot menu (...), and select New Article.
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From the "Select a template" window, scroll down and choose the Guided lesson option.
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On the "Select video" screen, either click Upload to add a new screen recording or choose a video from your Existing videos.
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Provide a title for your lesson in the Article name field and click Create.
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On the article preparation screen, confirm the details are correct and click the Generate button to begin the AI-powered creation process.
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Once the lesson is generated, you can embed a video clip. Click the Edit button on any screenshot within the article.
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In the editor view, click the dropdown menu at the top left (which defaults to Screenshot) and change it to Video Clip.
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Use the timeline editor to trim the video. Drag the handles to select the start and end points of the clip you want to feature.
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Click Done to embed the trimmed video clip into your lesson.
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Finally, click the Save changes button in the top-right corner to update your article.
Summary
This article demonstrates how to create a structured educational guide using the 'Guided Lesson' template. By uploading a single video, Hinto AI automatically generates a complete lesson with text instructions, screenshots, and key learning objectives. You can further enhance the lesson by embedding trimmed video clips directly from your source recording, providing a rich and interactive learning experience for your users.