[drupal-docs] video documentation samples; take one.

[Dries Buytaert]

Hey Ian,

On 26 Mar 2005, at 00:08, Ian Ward wrote:
> Quicktime Format, will work outside of IE:
>
> http://www.developmentseed.org/viddoc/createaccountqt.html
> http://www.developmentseed.org/viddoc/postingtotheblogqt.html (this 
> one is uploading as I send this...up in 5 mins.)

This is great stuff IMO -- especially if we could do some on slightly 
more advanced topics as well.  I would certainly prefer to look at 
videos, rather than having to read a manual.

My main suggestion would be to use a core theme, maybe even the default 
theme, using a fairly minimal Drupal installation, maybe even a default 
installation.  It makes things easier to recognize and relate to.  For 
example, the 'node/add' page in your video had all kind of node types 
other people would not get to see.

Also, if the blog module isn't enabled by default, it is probably worth 
mentioning (or showing) that the blog module must be enabled and 
configured first (eg. permissions).  A prerequisites blurb might be in 
order.

In the 'arrows' I would use the breadcrumb paths rather than fictive 
URLs.

I have no comments on the style/tone of the audio.

> Does this merit creating two videos?  Or, if we do one video and show 
> what an admin would see on a node/add/blog page, essentially will a 
> user get overwhelmed?  How to deal w/ this?  Is it dealt with well 
> through the use of popup boxes?

I think it is OK to show the administrator settings and to step over 
them.  The fact you mentioned that only administrators get to see these 
is perfect; it is something worth learning.

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