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ELC 009: How To Make Better Explanations

by Connie Malamed

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lee-lefever-explanationsWhether you’re explaining a process, product or service, explanations are supposed to make things clear. But they often fail.

Learn how to create effective explanations from Lee Lefever, co-creator of the excellent Common Craft videos. Lee, who is also the author of The Art of Explanation, shares the knowledge he’s gained from years of making short explanatory videos.

Learn about the process they use to create Common Craft videos and how you can get access to the assets they use. At the end, Lee makes a surprising announcement!

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the-art-of-explanationWE DISCUSS:

  • Goal of explanations
  • Self-explanation effect
  • What makes explanations fail
  • How to make better explanations
  • Finding the right level for your audience
  • Using novelty in explanations
  • Overcoming the curse of knowledge
  • Getting agreement with your audience
  • When to use and not use stories in explanations
  • Storyboard and video process Common Craft uses
  • How long people watch videos in “lean forward” mode
  • How to get Common Craft assets

TIME: 31 minutes

TRANSCRIPT:ย Download the ELC 009 Podcast Transcript.

RESOURCES:

  • Common Craft Videos
  • The Art of Explanation
  • Go Animate
  • Jam Handy Differential Gear Video (1937)

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  1. Connie Malamed says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Thanks for letting me know, Kylie. I got some fresh ideas from Lee also ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Kylie Hutchinson says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:47 am

    This couldn’t have been better timed for me. Thanks!

  3. Connie Malamed says

    August 12, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Funny about the zoning out, Selma. I can do that to people ๐Ÿ™‚
    I did get some transcripts recorded. They will be posted on the site in September or sooner.
    Connie

  4. Selma Dawani says

    August 11, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I really enjoy your site! It is very informative and extremely useful. I started listening to the podcast but zoned out half way through, I am really not good with auditory learning – do you have transcripts of your podcasts? Thanks!

  5. Connie Malamed says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Glad you found it useful, Mayra. I thought Lee had lots of good ideas too ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Mayra Aixa Villar says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:33 am

    I really enjoyed listening to this podcast, Connie! Fresh, rich, useful ideas to get inspired for future projects. Many thanks to you both!

  7. Connie Malamed says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Great talking to you, Lee.

  8. Lee LeFever says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Thanks so much for having me on Connie. Good times. ๐Ÿ™‚

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