In my last post, I discussed why it’s important to change shots in video—what I call the “Change Principle.” In this post, let’s switch from a philosophical lens and get... read more →
No-one disputes the fact that good learning content needs to be well-written. https://player.vimeo.com/video/197557088 But what makes good writing in this day and age of people walking the streets glued to... read more →
I share with folks in my train-the-trainer classes that a key difference between learning and communication is that learning is about retention. https://player.vimeo.com/video/197557068 Both communication and learning aim to build an understanding... read more →
We’ve all sat through boring training videos. The 20-minute “talking head” on ethics. The thought leader droning on about a new leadership theory. The screen cast on how to file... read more →
Ever heard those annoying pop sounds when people say words that have the letters B or P in them? It can be really distracting and take your learner’s attention from... read more →
You don’t need a lot of money to start podcasting. However, there are some essential tools you’ll need to buy. Article in Brief Pre-packaged podcasting kits Microphones, hardware and... read more →
Drawing a storyboard is a very powerful task to perform, when planning video. In particular, it: Helps you think visually and spatially about each shot Prompts you to think about... read more →
Audio Recorder If you want to record interviews with subject matter experts or capture sound effects and atmosphere, you’ll need a digital audio recorder. You have several options here. Use... read more →
You need to listen to your recording work with a quality set of headphones. But it doesn’t have to cost you much more money than you’d spend on the... read more →
If you're just starting out, a USB microphone offers the best functionality. However, you might want to adopt a more traditional studio microphone set-up. That means using a large diaphragm... read more →