IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The science promoting the use of audio narration in eLearning is strong, but the cons must still be considered. Then there’s the issue with AI voice over which even the best of them sounds mostly pretty bad. Present words as audio narration rather than on the screen. Why is audio narration so powerful? The premise?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

by Rick Zanotti One question I get asked a lot is "How can I get my eLearning audio to the point so that I sound like a DJ?" " The most sure-fire way to sound like a DJ is to have been born with great pipes (i.e. Here's some simple techniques to make your voice sound deeper. vocal cords)!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

When it comes to effective eLearning, should there be more text on the screen? Should there be voiceover audio combined with text and images? In fact, the study says that most people learn best with a combination of audio and visual. Why Developers Don’t Record Their Own Audio. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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SweetRush

MARCH 30, 2021

Do you want to write blockbuster audio scripts that will make stars of your on-screen characters and have your audience reaching for popcorn and hoping for a sequel? If you’re already visualizing your acceptance speech, keep reading for our top five tips for writing audio scripts. Instructional designers are no strangers to writing.

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Over 500,000 stock images, graphics, videos, motion graphics, sound effects, and music loops. Stock Audio. Bring your courses to life with audio clips. Music, sound effects, and loops. Adobe After Effects and Apple Motion source files included! Here’s a huge announcement from eLearning Brothers!

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Instancy

MARCH 19, 2024

Establishing Clear Learning Objectives Central to the creation of effective video training is the establishment of clear learning objectives. Zoom-In Effect and Highlighting The zoom-in effect is a powerful feature to focus the learner’s attention on specific areas of the software.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I always include voiceover audio when I record my software video demonstrations with Camtasia. That audio always needs editing. Typical editing tasks include removing fillers such as "um," silencing breath sounds, removing background noise, and removing long pauses. Then I clicked Sync. Perhaps a new project?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 17, 2011

  Adding audio to a PowerPoint 2010 slide is simple. All you need to do is choose Insert > Audio and then open the audio clip. However,  However, when it comes to adjusting the audio, the option you might be looking for can be difficult to find.  Select the icon for the sound file on your slide.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Background audio is not as common as it once was in e-learning. Also, with mobile technology (and some limitations playing multiple audio tracks) it may create some problems playing the way you intend it. However, there are times where background audio makes sense. I’d love to hear how you’re using audio in your courses.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can’t add annotations, callouts, or effects. You can’t record video and audio at the same time. Thankfully, there’s a better way to easily record your screen , edit the footage, and add annotations or effects. How to record your screen on Mac with audio. Step 2: Choose audio to record.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 21, 2019

An important part of creating good video is good audio. Not everyone will be fortunate enough to have a sound booth or an environment that is ideal for recording audio in, but you don’t have to let it ruin your videos. Let’s take a look at what you can do to make sure you can record good audio for your videos. .

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2021

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. In this post, we’re going to walk you through our audio-first workflow.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

Audio Best Practices. Nothing turns off viewers faster than a video with bad audio. If you’re recording with mobile devices or lower end cameras, they will most likely have very poor built-in mics that are designed to pick up a wide pattern of sound. They do a great job of picking up only the audio that is close by.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 5, 2017

Stock assets are pictures , video , and audio that has been created for your use in any sort of project. Matt went into the audio section and selected several sound effects that he knew he could use with triggers in his Storyline project. Importing the stock audio and images is very easy in all of the tools.

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Clive on Learning

MARCH 22, 2019

Sound is a medium that matters. You can add narration and sound effects to your animations and videos or leave it to music to set the mood. Sound is a medium the learning professional can master without the need for in-depth technical skills and professional tools.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

by Kevin Siegel    When it comes to adding narration audio (voice-overs), Captivate developers have plenty of choices. You can insert audio using any of the following methods: Object-Level Audio   Right-click any slide object and choose  Audio > Import to  or  Audio > Record to.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 22, 2017

If you spend any amount of time exploring what Camtasia has to offer you’ll stumble across the Audio Effects option in the left side menu ribbon. Here live five extremely useful tools to enhance your video’s audio. These four effects are available in both the Mac and PC versions of Camtasia. #1 1 – Noise Removal.

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Roundtable Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Personalized 3D Models & Visual Effects One of the best ways to tailor your training to your organization is to replicate the exact equipment learners will use on the job. By faithfully recreating the equipment learners interact with on the job, XR training effectively improves employee confidence and proficiency.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I think the second sounds much more natural in narration, even though it looks clunky in writing. It’s so easy to create a bullet point list in writing, but those lists really don’t sound good in voice over. Let’s leave aside the topic of how effective those bullet point lists are in elearning in general.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Are you an eLearning developer planning to include voiceover audio in your eLearning lessons? audio will enhance the learner experience. Good audio will enhance the learner experience. But what about bad audio? bad audio might still work, but it could also diminish the effectiveness of your lesson.

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Tesseract Learning

MAY 1, 2022

In this article, we will explore the effectiveness of gamification in eLearning to deliver unparalleled training experiences across all learning styles. How To Deliver Effective eLearning Gamification. ?he The use of gamification in eLearning makes the corporate training module highly effective. Sounds improbable?

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Using eLearning Audio Can Make or Break the Success of Your Learning. People who don’t value audio haven’t been paying attention. Not just in terms of eLearning audio, but even in general. Audio Driven Lives. Our lives are based on audio. Sound Learning. Benefits of eLearning Audio.

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LearnUpon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Poor audio quality is one of the most frustrating things you can subject your learners to. Not everyone has access to studio quality equipment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have great audio in your training courses. Audio editing tools. There are lots of different audio editing tools available to you.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2023

Videos are one of the most cost-effective training solutions. Here are some tips for you to start making a cost-effective training video for your employees: Draft an Interesting Script Gather all your SMEs to give inputs on the technical part of the training. A training video must not sound like a dull presentation.

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Storyboard Hero

MARCH 7, 2024

When crafting a boardomatic, the storyboard artist takes into account various elements such as character design, production design, spatial connections, scene staging, depth of frame, camera angles, and point of view, all aimed at effectively conveying the story outlined in the script.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

And while it may be obvious that your course should offer highly educational and engaging content with a balance between video and text, what about the audio? We’re talking about adding some flair to your videos with audio. Audio Jungle AudioJungle is part of the Envato Market, where you can find top-quality music starting from $1.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). wait for it. 

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Epilogue Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

They not only make learning more accessible but also significantly more captivating and effective. Cost-Effective and Time-Saving While the initial investment in video production might seem substantial, the long-term savings are undeniable. Training videos don’t just make learning more engaging; they also make it more effective.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 13, 2019

Having to reduce audio noise can be a real pain. And recording clean audio can be tough, especially in noisy environments. Whether it’s background noise or less-than-ideal equipment, sometimes you end up with hissy audio. Take a listen to what software noise removal can do: Noisy Audio. Clean Audio ?.

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Anyone who has ever edited audio knows that quality sound effects are an essential part of the process. Lucky for them, we have an expansive library full of sounds that will add a little something to your eLearning course. Which of these free sounds was your favorite? You are the weakest survivor. Happy Home.

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The Learning Dispatch

JUNE 21, 2018

Of course elearning needs sound! Here are some ways to construct elearning without audio. Who doesn’t love audio narration in elearning? Yet audio can be difficult, for both the learner and the training program. Yet audio can be difficult, for both the learner and the training program. Effective Voice-Over.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Audio Equipment Considerations Don’t overlook the importance of audio quality. Invest in a reliable microphone and recording equipment to capture clear, distortion-free sound. Whether it’s dialogue, ambient noise, or music, pristine audio enhances the overall viewing experience.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

by Rick Zanotti One of the key elements in multimedia and eLearning development is sound. If you're not using audio in your eLearning you are losing more than half your audience, and that is never a good thing. If you think audio is too expensive to use, think again! Rick teaches our Audio Basics for eLearning online class.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

And, of course, there’s one study that tells us almost nothing about the drawbacks of remote work, yet pro-RTOs (Return To Office) cite articles that cite the study to no end, saying it means remote work isn’t as effective, period. This post is about instructional designers and whether they can effectively work remotely.

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Instancy

APRIL 11, 2017

Learn how to produce a good quality audio for eLearning and mlearning courses. The recording environment and the equipment to produce good audio output. When putting together an online course, one problem that you can come across is one of audio quality. The Equipment Used to produce good quality audio for eLearning courses!

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eFront

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Do you need to polish your audio narrations? Want to add a creative flair with sound effects? In this article, we’ll share 9 tips to choose the best audio recording software for your eLearning course. How To Choose The Best Audio Recording Software For eLearning. Audio recording software is an investment.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

“Mixing” as it’s referred to in video production, is the art of blending your audio tracks to deliver a seamless audio experience, which can be achieved when you edit video. In fact, big time Hollywood productions have teams dedicated to all different facets of sound. Yet, sound carries you through the video experience.

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