| # Best practices for generating educational videos with manim | |
| 1. Specify positions as relative to other objects whenever it makes sense. | |
| * For example, if you want to place a label for a geometric object. | |
| 2. Objects should be of different color from the black background. | |
| 3. Keep the text on screen concise. | |
| * On-screen elements should focus on showcasing the concept, examples and visuals. Labels and illustrative text are still encouraged. | |
| * For explanations and observations, prefer narrations over on-screen text. | |
| * You should still show calculations and algorithms in full on screen. | |
| * For examples and practice problems, it is reasonable to show more text, especially key statements. | |
| * Longer text should appear smaller to fit on screen. | |
| 4. To control the timing of objects appearing: | |
| * `add` has instantaneous effect, best used for the initial setup of the scene. | |
| * Animations are best used during narration. | |
| * Make sure the animations make sense. If an object is already on screen, it makes no sense to fade it in or create it again. | |
| 5. Use TeX or MathTeX whenever you want to display math, including symbols and formulas. | |