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 →
This is the camera I use when I teach people new to video. It has everything you need to create phenomenal shots. Without costing an arm and a leg. Learn... read more →
If you'd like a microphone that's more traditionally styled for studio work, you can’t go wrong with a Rode microphone. Rode products are used by professional radio and television broadcasters around... read more →
In the March 2014 issue of T+D magazine, I argued that learning professionals will increasingly need to add the skill of media production to their professional toolkit in the coming... read more →
If you’re starting out making podcasts or recording voice overs for e-learning and videos, I recommend you buy a USB studio condenser microphone. USB mics ensure good quality sound that... read more →
I wrote this book to help trainers make engaging videos. But it's more than just engaging learners. It's also about how to make your videos look professional. And how to... read more →