Operations
Standard operating procedure video
The steps, in order, said once, clearly.
Upload the procedure. Its numbered steps become a spoken script you edit, then a presenter you choose delivers a finished video that walks through the sequence and names the checks that matter.
The detail, in plain English
An SOP is already sequential, which makes it the easiest source in this cluster to script — the order is fixed and the wording is precise.
What a video adds is emphasis. It can say which step people get wrong, which check is non-negotiable and who to stop and call.
What to do, step by step
- 1Upload the current procedureUse the controlled version, and note its reference number for your records.
- 2Keep the numberingSpeak the steps in order, using the same numbers so the video and the document match exactly.
- 3Mark the critical checksCall out the safety or quality checks explicitly, then choose a presenter and produce it.
What this format looks like as a video
| Element | Spoken treatment |
|---|---|
| Purpose | One opening sentence |
| Prerequisites | Listed before step one |
| Numbered steps | In order, numbers spoken |
| Critical checks | Flagged explicitly |
| Escalation | Named contact at the end |
| Revision history | Not spoken |
A worked example
Worked example (illustration). A seven-step end-of-day cash procedure becomes a 2-minute video that speaks each numbered step, flags the two-person check at step five, and names who to call if the totals disagree.
What to watch out for
- When the procedure is revised, remake the video — a stale procedure video is a hazard.
- Never reorder steps for a better flow; the order is the procedure.
- Safety-critical wording should be spoken exactly as written in the document.
How AutoPersonify does it
PDF, Word, plain text and Markdown files are read in your browser, and a public web address can be read for you. Everything else is pasted in as text. You then get 143 real presenters, scripts in 42 languages, and a free tier with no card. Paid plans are Starter £49, Growth £149 and Scale £499 a month, measured in finished video minutes.
Questions people ask
How long does it take?
Fifteen minutes for a short procedure, since the order and wording are already fixed. Approval by the process owner usually takes longer.
Can I change the wording?
Only the framing. Step content should match the controlled document word for word wherever safety or compliance is involved.
What does it cost?
Free to make your first one. Operations teams filming a library of procedures typically need Growth £149, and multi-site groups use Scale £499.
Next step
See the turn content into video hub for every source format, or start free and make one now. Last updated 14 September 2026.
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