The Startup Filmmaker’s Journey to Creating an Online Course. 

Follow business-owner Michael as he takes you with him on his journey to create his own course.  All the detail and tangible results, with real-time case study content.

Engaging Learners with Animation: A Guide to Effective eLearning Techniques

Engaging Learners with Animation: A Guide to Effective eLearning Techniques

Animation has become a powerful ally in the world of digital education. From grabbing attention to breaking down complex ideas, animated eLearning content helps learners stay engaged and absorb material more effectively. This guide explores how and why animation works, the different styles you can...

15 Top Animated Training Videos to Supercharge Your Learning

15 Top Animated Training Videos to Supercharge Your Learning

If your training programs aren’t landing the way you’d like, a great animated training video might be the missing piece. These videos break down complicated topics into digestible content, hold attention longer, and support different learning styles. This guide walks through why animated training...

How to Screen Record on Windows: Best Free Tools & Tips

How to Screen Record on Windows: Best Free Tools & Tips

Recording your screen on Windows doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, with a few built-in tools already on your device and a couple of free apps, you can capture high-quality video in minutes. Whether you’re making a tutorial, documenting a bug, or saving a meeting, there’s a simple way to get...

Mastering How to Create and Record Training Videos

Mastering How to Create and Record Training Videos

You don’t need a Hollywood studio to make great training videos—just a solid plan, a simple setup, and the right tools. Think of it like cooking a favorite recipe: if you map out your ingredients (that’s your script), prep your kitchen (your recording space), and grab the right utensils (your...

How to Create Training Videos: A Practical Guide for Beginners

How to Create Training Videos: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Training videos are one of the most effective ways to share knowledge. They can help you onboard new employees, teach specific skills, or explain updated processes. For teams that are remote, growing quickly, or constantly juggling tasks, video offers a consistent and flexible way to learn. If...

How to Make a Tutorial Video: A Quick and Easy Guide

How to Make a Tutorial Video: A Quick and Easy Guide

If you’ve ever watched a video to learn how to do something—from fixing a leaky faucet to mastering new software—you’ve seen the power of a good tutorial video. These videos break down complex topics into simple, step-by-step visuals that are easy to follow and even easier to remember. Making your...

Product Updates

Release Notes: March 2022

Release Notes: March 2022

Wooooosh!  This first quarter of 2022 flew by!  What happened? Well, the launch of our new plans was pretty successful.  Tons of teachers and course creators just starting out have taken advantage of our Spark plan.  It's perfect for new websites and/or small courses and super affordable. Because...

How to Make Videos Searchable For Your Students

How to Make Videos Searchable For Your Students

Searchable video? Huh? Yup. You can make your videos searchable. First things first, let's just touch on a few concepts to fully understand this. What does it mean to make your videos searchable. Content within videos is invisible to search engines. Yes you can optimize your videos and you can...

Release Notes: October 2020

Release Notes: October 2020

Fall is centered around big changes with Spotlightr.  That means completing our entire rebrand and continuing to make progress with our infrastructure changes. And with that we've introduced a new plan to the platform, the Polaris plan.  The Startup and Enterprise...

Release Notes: August 2020

Release Notes: August 2020

This summer was packed with big changes to our platform, including a complete re-brand and the beginnings of new infrastructure changes designed to improve overall performance in both the back-end and front-end. As we  head into the fall we'll continue to work towards...

11 Reasons To Look For Video Hosting Sites Besides Youtube

11 Reasons To Look For Video Hosting Sites Besides Youtube

Looking for video hosting sites besides Youtube for your business or educational website?  Wondering if Youtube is really your best option? I bet if you’re hosting (or planning to host) your business videos on YouTube it's either because... a) it’s an easy and free...