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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

You may have heard the phrase video codec when referring to video files. A codec is simply the software that compresses your video so it can be stored and played back. It can digitize and compress an audio or video signal for transmission and convert an incoming signal to audio or video for reception.

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E-Learning Screen recording and video solutions – Should b simple, so why isn’t it?

eLearning 24-7

Audio Recording and Editing. The ability to record audio in real time or post time makes a lot of sense and eliminates the need for using Audacity (albeit it is a wonderful and free product). However, just placing the ability to record audio pre or post is not enough. Editing Audio. Flash vs. HTML5.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

The Multimedia PC (MPC) came with a CD-ROM drive, meaning that the device can display video synced with audio. Using a multimedia computer, they were able to utilize video, audio, graphics and animation programs so that they can better interact with the computer''s interface. 2005: The Rise of Flash Video.

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Basic Features Your Next Multimedia Authoring Tool Must Have

CommLab India

Audio Capabilities: A successful eLearning course takes different learning styles (kinesthetic, audio, visual) into consideration. In this respect, you would need a tool with audio capabilities. Some of the common audio features that are sought after include capabilities to: Embed audio files. Set audio quality.

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MP4 – Making Flash-based E-learning Videos Universal

CommLab India

Over the last few years, his organization developed hundreds of e-learning videos in Flash. These videos went a long way in imparting good training to its staff. So, Sean’s boss asked him to make the Flash-based online learning videos accessible on mobile devices. Unlike Flash, MP4 is a universal format.

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Important Features of an Ideal Rapid Authoring Tool

CommLab India

Audio capabilities. The use of audio plays an important role in the effectiveness of the online course. The eLearning Guild reported that authoring tool users were seeking a few audio capabilities in authoring tools such as: Embedding audio files. Triggering audio in interactions. Setting audio quality.