Step 1: Record Your Screen Using Snipping Tool

• Open Snipping Tool on your computer. Make sure your Revit window is already open and ready to go.

• In Snipping Tool, click on "Record" and then "New" to start a screen recording.

• When prompted, drag to select the entire Revit screen (not just a portion). This ensures everything you're demonstrating is visible.

• Begin your demonstration — walk through the Revit workflow, action, or process you want to teach. Work slowly and clearly so it's easy to follow visually.

• Once you’re done, click Stop on the recording. The video will process, and you’ll be prompted to save it. Choose a clear name (like WallTagWorkflow_Tutorial.mp4) and save it in a folder you’ll remember.

Step 2: Write the Narration (Script)

• Open a text editor like Notepad, Word, or Google Docs.

• Watch your recorded video, and write out what you would say if you were explaining the process to a coworker step-by-step.

  • Think about what’s on the screen and describe it in simple, professional, and clear language.

  • For example:

    • "Click on the Annotate tab, then choose Tag by Category. Select the wall you want to tag. This will place a tag according to the loaded tag family."

• Keep your tone consistent with other training materials. Use complete sentences and avoid jargon unless it’s necessary and well-understood by your team.

Step 3: Generate Voiceover in Eleven Labs

• Go to Eleven Labs (click text for link)

• Paste your script into the text box.

• Review your text and check for any names, technical terms, or brand-specific words (like “Revit,” or “BIM”) that Eleven Labs might mispronounce.

• Adjust those words using phonetic spelling to improve pronunciation.

  • Example:

    • "Revit" → "Rev-it"

    • "BIM" → "B-I-M"

• Select a professional-sounding voice that fits your office’s tone. Stick to this voice for all future videos to maintain consistency.

• If you’re using the free version, you will hit a 1000 character limit. In that case:

  • Break your script into chunks (try to keep sentences grouped logically).

  • Paste each chunk separately and download each audio file.

• If you plan to make a lot of videos, consider upgrading to Eleven Labs’ paid version to avoid splitting the audio repeatedly.

• Download all your audio clips, and give them clear filenames like 01_Intro.mp3, 02_Tagging.mp3, etc., so you can keep them in order.

Step 4: Edit the Video (Sync Audio + Video)

• Open a video editor like Shotcut (free) or Camtasia (paid).

• Import both your:

  • Snipping Tool video

  • Audio files from Eleven Labs

• Place the video on the timeline first.

• Now drag in each audio file and:

  • Line up each clip with the matching part of the video.

  • Cut, trim, and shift the video as needed to match the voiceover precisely.

  • Zoom in on the timeline for precision syncing.

• Watch the full video several times and fine-tune any awkward gaps, overlaps, or mismatches.

Step 5: Export and Publish

• Once the video and audio are perfectly synced:

  • Add a title screen or intro graphic if needed.

  • Add captions or annotations if you want to highlight key clicks or steps visually.

• Export the final video using a common format like MP4 with high-quality settings.

• Give the final file a clear name, e.g., HowTo_TagWallsInRevit.mp4.

• Upload the video to the Forum Design Technology website.