screencast best practices

• unplug the phone
• leave enough time, trying to do screencasts at the last minute will invariably produce poor results
• invest in a good headset
• do a couple of dry runs to make sure the screen capture encompasses everything it should and any other necessary pages are tabbed and ready to go
• warn those with whom you share living space that interruptions will not get a warm reception
• expect that they will get better and easier with time and practice