Intro to Axon
Video
Intro to Axon
Video
Embedded Files
Video
The 'Intro to Axon' video provides a 5-minute tour of the LogRhythm Axon platform. It was designed to introduce participants in the LogWars capture the flag competition to the basics of navigating the unfamiliar platform and performing threat hunting actions.
The 'Intro to Axon' video provides a 5-minute tour of the LogRhythm Axon platform. It was designed to introduce participants in the LogWars capture the flag competition to the basics of navigating the unfamiliar platform and performing threat hunting actions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Designer & Developer
SKILLS: Video Editing, Instructional Design, Analysis, SME collaboration
TOOLS USED: Camtasia
TARGET AUDIENCE: Participants in the LogWars CTF competition
CLIENT: LogRhythm (shared with permission)
YEAR: 2023
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
With the launch of a capture-the-flag (CTF) security competition on a new SaaS security platform, there were concerns that participants unfamiliar with the platform might struggle with the competition tasks. We needed a way to deliver essential platform knowledge quickly and effectively to all participants, keeping in mind that the venue space could be noisy.
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
To identify the optimal solution, I consulted with a product Subject Matter Expert (SME) to discuss knowledge gaps, performance objectives, and logistical limitations of the venue.
Based on this analysis, I determined that a demo video with clear on-screen callouts (without voiceover) would be most effective. This approach allowed the video to be displayed on a large screen in a communal space or on individual devices as participants entered the virtual waiting room before the competition.
THE PROCESS
THE PROCESS
Design Document
Design Document
Using the CTF task list, I drafted a logically ordered outline for the demo and verified its completeness with the SME. In the design document (pictured), the left column served as my recording guide, while the right column contained the text callouts used in the final video.
Camtasia Video Recording & Editing
Camtasia Video Recording & Editing
I recorded and edited the demo in Camtasia, adding highlights, callouts, zooms, section headers, and transitions to enhance visual guidance. Background music licensed from Adobe Stock provided an audio cue for topic shifts.
TAKE A LOOK
TAKE A LOOK
Watch the finished video below.
This project has been shared with permission.
RESULTS & TAKEAWAYS
RESULTS & TAKEAWAYS
The demo video successfully provided participants with the foundational knowledge needed to approach competition tasks confidently. I found the process of distilling information and guiding viewers visually both challenging and rewarding. Our Internal Marketing team also saw value in the video and used it for promotional use. This project reinforced the effectiveness of visual cues and thoughtful content design in creating impactful training solutions.
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