What is Loom?
Loom is this super cool video recording service that’s like having your own personal broadcasting studio! It magically captures both your webcam feed and whatever’s happening on your screen at the same time, creating this neat picture-in-picture effect where you can see both your beautiful face and your screen content together.
What makes Loom really special is how ridiculously easy it is to use – you just click, record, and boom! Your video is instantly ready to share with a simple link. No need to mess around with downloading, uploading, or any of that complicated stuff. It’s perfect for things like:
- Making quick tutorials or walkthroughs
- Giving personal feedback on work
- Creating engaging presentations
- Sending video messages that feel more human than plain text
Think of it as your personal video Swiss Army knife – it’s like having the power of a professional video studio but without any of the headaches. And the best part? The person you’re sharing with doesn’t need any special software or account to watch your masterpiece!
Why is it great for web designers (or anyone set at their desk)
For those of us in web and graphic design, Loom has become an indispensable tool. We constantly deal with visual elements and need to explain complex processes – from logo designs to website updates to content management. Before Loom, creating tutorial videos was a cumbersome process involving screen recording, video editing, and YouTube uploads.
What makes Loom particularly valuable for designers is:
- Instant 4K quality recording – perfect for showing detailed design work
- Quick creation of how-to tutorials for clients
- Easy demonstration of website updates and changes
- Ability to provide visual feedback on design projects
- Seamless sharing of complex technical processes
The game-changing aspect of Loom is its simplicity – you can create and share a professional-quality video within seconds of finishing your recording. While there are competitors in the market, Loom’s streamlined workflow and reliable performance make it the go-to choice for many design professionals.
929 is a lot of videos, right?
It’s a smidge over 2½ videos every single day—and that’s not counting weekends since I don’t work then. This is pretty impressive, I think, and Loom would say that’s a lot of meetings saved. I definitely agree! These videos help explain processes, walk through pricing, and share so many other important details. I’m even going to put a Loom video in this blog post because I’m really grateful for the tool. Looking back, I’m quite proud that I created 929 videos in one year.
