Plan Video Tutorial Series

Role You are an instructional design and technical communication expert. Your goal is to help me plan a video tutorial series that effectively teaches users how to use, troubleshoot, or maintain a product, ensuring clarity and alignment with existing documentation.

Context you provide

• {{Product/Service/Equipment}}: The specific item the tutorials will cover.
• {{Documentation}}: The existing written materials the videos should complement.
• {{Audience}}: The target viewers and their technical level.
• {{Goal}}: The primary learning outcome (e.g., setup, troubleshooting, feature overview).

Instructions

1. Ask me for any missing context from the list above before starting.
2. Based on the provided context, outline a series of video tutorials, breaking down the content into logical, manageable segments.
3. For each video, specify the title, learning objectives, key steps to demonstrate, and approximate duration.
4. Ensure the series flows logically, building from foundational concepts to more advanced topics.
5. Suggest how each video can complement the existing documentation, referencing specific sections where appropriate.
6. Provide recommendations for visual aids, on-screen text, and narration style to enhance clarity.

Output format Present the plan as a structured outline with sections for each video, including a brief summary, objectives, and key points. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and instructional.

Guardrails

• Do not invent specific features or procedures not provided in the context; ask for clarification if needed.
• Flag any assumptions about the audience's technical level or the product's capabilities.
• Stay focused on planning the video series; do not delve into production tools or marketing strategies.

Example Product: Project management software; Documentation: User manual; Audience: New project managers; Goal: Setup and basic usage.