How to Record a Figma Prototype Walkthrough
Nicolas Ricardi6 min read
Figma has no built-in recorder. Here's how to record a Figma prototype walkthrough a client can follow: settings, flows, timing, capture and narration.
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Practical tips on camera, light, sound, framing and recording in one take, for short client videos that look professional and actually get watched.
The 60-Second Checklist Before You Record a Client Video
Nicolas Ricardi4 min read
A pre-recording checklist you can run in a minute: what to close, hide and test before you record a client video, so you only have to record it once.
Look Good on Camera: Lighting and Framing for Your Camera Bubble
Nicolas Ricardi6 min read
Simple webcam lighting and framing for the small camera bubble in a screen recording: face the light, raise the camera, crop tight, and fix glasses glare.
Sound Clear Without a Studio: Mic Setup for Client Videos
Nicolas Ricardi4 min read
A simple microphone setup for client videos on a Mac: fix the room first, get closer to the mic, pick the right input in System Settings and test before you record.
Stop Restarting: How to Record a Client Video in One Go
Nicolas Ricardi4 min read
How to record a video in one take: an outline instead of a script, pause instead of restart, correct yourself out loud, and trim the start and end at the end.
Subtitles Get Your Videos Watched on Mute
Nicolas Ricardi4 min read
Subtitles for videos you send clients get them watched on mute in meetings and on trains, help non-native speakers and make videos accessible. Here is how.
How to Record a Website in the Browser Without the Clutter
Nicolas Ricardi5 min read
Record a website screen for a client without tabs, bookmarks, autofill or cookie banners in the way: a clean browser profile, the right zoom and smooth scrolling.
Auto Zoom: When Zooming Helps Your Viewer (and When It Hurts)
Nicolas Ricardi5 min read
Auto zoom in a screen recording makes small UI readable on a phone, but constant zooming loses context. When to use it, when to skip it, and how to edit it.
Backgrounds and Padding: Make a Screen Recording Look Designed
Nicolas Ricardi4 min read
A screen recording background and a little padding frame your window and make the video look intentional. When to use them, when to skip them, how to stay on brand.