How to make a "How To" video

What would be the easiest way to make a "how to" video where the viewer would see video on the screen of walking you through software you designed. I want to "walk through" the software, showing different things it can do and then use "voice over" to explain each thing that is being seen.
I have a Mac OS X Version 10.4.10 with the standard software.
Can I do this in iMovie and if so, how?!!!!! All help is greatly appreciated?
Ivy424

Doug is correct the basic package doesn't capture video. I should have been cleare. I use the Snapz Pro full version which allows QT Movies to be made of your screen. I use it to make instructional videos for my wife for some of the software she is not familiar with. I can show her what each keystroke does and what the windows look like when they open.

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