TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2021

What’s the best budget-friendly microphone to make videos? Bad audio can ruin an otherwise great video, so it’s important to pay attention to it. Step one is picking a microphone. Blue Yeti microphones. Kara Swanson’s pick is the Blue Yeti microphone, which is a side-address condenser microphone.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Selecting Equipment: Tools of the Trade for Cinematic Excellence With the script and storyboard in hand, it’s time to turn your attention to selecting the right equipment — the tools that will transform your creative vision into a cinematic reality. Audio Equipment Considerations Don’t overlook the importance of audio quality.

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BrainCert

AUGUST 28, 2023

Respect fellow participants by refraining from interrupting, muting your microphone when not speaking, adhering to instructor instructions, actively engaging in discussions and activities, avoiding multitasking, dressing professionally, minimizing background noise, and requesting permission before leaving class early.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 14, 2021

Think about your microphone, for example, how does it best pick up sound? Pay attention to your equipment and check that things like the audio, lighting, and framing are all suitable as these are almost impossible to fix later on. First, check that you understand how your microphone works. Are you using it correctly?

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TalentLMS

MAY 31, 2021

You don’t have to turn into a comedian, if that’s not your thing, but adding a personal touch is a great way to get people to pay attention to what you’re saying. Extra tip: If you can’t find good visuals for a part of your presentation and you want to ensure your audience will pay attention, switch the camera back to your face.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

While you can record your screen and microphone at the same time, we find it’s best to record your voiceover first — especially for more formal or customer-facing tutorial videos. You’ll also want a decent microphone, especially if this will be a customer-facing video. Record and edit your voiceover. Remove any mistakes.

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eLearning Weekly

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

With video production software available at incredible, affordable prices, and high-quality digital video cameras and microphones available cheaply for both rental and purchase, teams are capable or setting up a studio, running a production, and editing videos for their elearning needs.

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LifterLMS

JULY 9, 2023

He advises utilizing a microphone that is placed near to the face. This might be either a USB microphone that is directly linked to a phone or computer or a separate microphone that is attached to the device. And I have this microphone right in front of my face when I make these videos. But that’s how I started.

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Learning Pool

MAY 20, 2021

Challenge: The majority of computers/laptops today have a built-in microphone. If you’d like to go a step further, consider investing in a set of headphones with a dedicated microphone and earmuffs. The holy grail of audio for presentations would be a standalone USB microphone.

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LearnDash

APRIL 13, 2021

Also, pay attention to positive comments that people make spontaneously. So, instead of wondering how to convince new learners that your course is worthwhile, turn the microphone over to learners who have already completed it. If someone says something great about you in an email, follow up by asking if you can share that on your site.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 21, 2021

On one hand, we want learners to pay attention to the content; on the other, we ask them to do it using devices that, quite frankly, are built for distraction. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. Share on email. The idea of mobile learning, or mLearning, can seem paradoxical. What’s an organization to do? Assess often.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2023

Find a Good Speaker Find that someone in your organization who is articulate and can hold the audience’s attention. Use a Good Mic A good microphone will give you better audio quality. Invest in a lapel microphone, or a hand-held mic, or perhaps those external microphones which can be attached to the video recorder.

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fewStones

MARCH 22, 2024

They can attract attention to upcoming events, promote event sponsors or partners, and serve as valuable content for post-event marketing efforts. Explainer Videos Explainer videos are short animated or live-action videos that succinctly explain a concept, product, or service in a clear and engaging manner.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 22, 2020

The short answer: Get a microphone. While your computer’s or smartphone’s built-in microphone works for video calls, etc., Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank to get a decent microphone. You can find out more about microphones and ensuring audio quality right here. Oh, and don’t forget about music.

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Web Courseworks

MARCH 8, 2017

Audio Recording/Microphone (phone or webcam). Wistia recommends videos between 2-3 minutes long to hold attention. In contrast, if your audience is at the top of the funnel, their attention span may not last more than three minutes. Basic Tools Needed for Video Creation. Camera (phone or webcam). Step 2: Write a script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2014

For most TechSmith tutorials, the narration track is actually recorded first with a handheld microphone or a podcaster USB microphone that feeds straight into Audacity (an open-source audio editor). From there, the track is exported as a.wav file that can later be brought into any Camtasia project. Can’t see this video?

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

A professional microphone or recording system. Tempting as it might be, refrain from using your phone or your laptop’s built-in microphone to record your audio. The results won’t be good enough — and it can distract your learners from paying attention to what’s actually being said.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2020

A low-cost microphone and a quiet place to record can make a huge difference. Check out this great post for information on choosing a microphone. If you have a smartphone, screen recording software , a decent microphone , and a good video editor like Camtasia , you can make highly effective, engaging, and informative videos.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

MAY 17, 2011

that there is a maximum of 7 active microphones, and the first time we had serious problems. Now we found out that we can share the microphones, after people raise their (virtual) hands. You rather focus on winning their attention back. I'm currently using Webex for webinars, unfortunately we discovered (quite late!)

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Thinkdom

MARCH 27, 2024

This is one of the reasons for higher engagement among learners, as they are more captivated, and their attention is entirely on the speaker. Tools involved in creating a simple and minimal podcast Microphone - Nothing fancy is needed in the beginning, you can find ,, cheap and good ones on Amazon.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 9, 2021

With a camera and a microphone set up, David turns his attention to the content itself. At TechSmith, it was a case of passing a microphone around and recording the meeting so people can watch it later. We can make video resources that people can watch at their own pace as well. David suggests a simple setup for video.

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Appsembler

OCTOBER 19, 2018

However, have you really thought about how your video content is going to catch and keep the attention of your students? Long gone are the days of monotone voices over boxy screen captures and two hour live recordings of event lectures having the power to hold the attention of the online world at large. Hint: It isn’t coincidence.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Before confirming your order, ensure you use a shipping address that will accurately route materials to your attention in time for your course. Although you can get away with using a microphone and speakers (or your computer's built-in mic and speakers), to get the best online class experience, beg, borrow, or steal a headset.

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Think Orion

MAY 15, 2023

These must be clear to your participants to capture their attention and make them look forward to it. Make use of engagement tools For successful virtual event production, you will need to pay close attention to details, whether it is an online or offline event. Use discreet and good-quality headphones and a microphone.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

However, they did nothing to capture the attention of Generation Z. If you want to attract new talent to your company, you might need to rethink your strategies; especially if you want to catch the attention of Generation Z. Give everyone a chance at the microphone. During the early aughts, workplaces were booming.

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learnWorlds

MAY 14, 2019

Audio lessons are also vital if you are teaching adults and children with dyslexia, low attention span or reaching to areas with limited internet speed where video lessons are not a good option. Music education, especially phonetics. Literature, especially early childhood literature. So, what are you waiting for?

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BrightCarbon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Turning towards your slides and using your Audience Attention Device (AAD, or hand!) to point out specific elements is a great technique for ensuring that audience attention is focused precisely where you want it to be – that is, on following your visuals as they build, adding depth of meaning and emphasis to your presentation.

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Capytech

JANUARY 14, 2021

However, the quality of microphones is not up to the same standard, leading to audio that can be quiet, echoey, and generally low-quality. A video that explains a concept in a similar way that a lecturer would in front of a group of students probably won’t get the attention of a learner completing an e-learning course. Tell a Story.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 2, 2019

If you’re going to narrate your video, you want to be sure to enable recording of microphone audio. As you narrate, use Snagit’s annotation and text tools to draw attention to the important elements from your images. If you didn’t pre-select your images, select the images in the recent captures tray that you want to use in your video.

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Cinecraft

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Use a professional quality microphone. The best case scenario is to use an XLR-cabled-microphone that plugs directly into the camera. If you want to up your lighting game, check out How to Get the Perfect Lighting for Video from my friends over at TechSmith. Use professional audio techniques. Need more Pro-Tips?

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Capytech

MARCH 25, 2020

Hardware – the instructor will need a computer/laptop with a webcam and a microphone. One other issue you will encounter that is important to think about early in the process is that it is harder to get a read on levels of attention with webinar training than it is when everyone is in the same room.

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LearnUpon

JUNE 19, 2018

A lapel microphone. Getting an inexpensive lapel microphone greatly improves the quality of your your video sound. . This allowed to blur out the sales team behind me and used a lapel microphone to make sure their conversations weren’t picked up. Equipment needed to create employee training videos. Screen capture software.

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Ed App

MAY 29, 2022

Because of this, participants in video conferences typically attend from a computer that can run video conferencing software and has access to a microphone and video camera. Video lectures and demonstrations are other distance learning examples to capture your learners’ attention and improve the effectiveness of your remote training.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Just like in a webinar, it’s easier to multitask or split your attention if you’re not talking and actively involved. The microphones and video cameras are all aligned based on that number of seats. But I think it was the wrong choice. TelePresence rooms are usually designed with a specific number of seats.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The other common cause of stopping a video is competition for the viewer’s attention. Lousy quality audio is a big no-no, so invest in a microphone, and from there, you can invest in lights or a camera, but if you’re making screen recordings, we strongly advise investing in audio first.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone. So you’ve picked out your microphone and now you need a recorder to capture the audio. You’ll also want to use a professional microphone to pick up the best audio possible. If you’re short on budget, try putting a blanket over your head and microphone.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

For example, you need to create audio narrations for your eLearning course to improve learners’ comprehension, or sound effects to increase immersion and grab their attention so that they get the full benefit. For example, upgrading outdated computers so that they can handle more robust software or purchasing a high-quality microphone.

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