Hello eLearning Community!
I have been creating video tutorials for years, but I have been trying to step up my game a bit!
Now I use:
-a lavalier microphone
-Adobe Presenter (since it records you AND the screen at the same time)
– an intro animation created in Adobe After Effects
-Adobe Premiere for editing, and final output.
Everything so far is working, EXCEPT I would like to improve the video!
Curious what webcams you might recommend?
thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
Here is my first video of a 10+ series
best,
mark
www.headTrixTraining.com
Hi Mark,
Excellent and engaging video! The work you did shows! Your connection with your learners is clear as you let us see who you are, always comfortable and reassuring. Well done! Inserting yourself in the presentation is very wise, especially when so many of us…especially gamers normally use Twitch (can I say that in here). Great job! I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your future projects.
Mark, off topic, but how important do you think it is to have your face in these videos? I’m of mixed opinion on that. there’s certainly an element of personal touch, but it can also distract from the content. Do you always do the split screen, or do you pick and choose based on what you’re working on?
Hello, using a split screen is a new feature for my videos, since I have been using Adobe Presenter Video Express (instead of Captivate) which records me and my screen at the same time. I have always enjoyed other presenters like Paul Wilson and Pooja’s videos that also used a split screen and shared their face. I think it makes the videos more presentable, more professional, more personable, and feel it enhances the videos, and resembles live in classroom training. And I guess just like with teaching a live class, you can’t ever make everybody happy all of the time.
I’m really not in the videos all that much, but if it is distracting, the good part is…. you can always watch me again! 🙂
So I can speak to two things on this point. There are times when I pause what I’m doing on screen to explain something. During those times it’s nice to switch to my webcam rather than forcing people to stare at my unmoving computer display. On YouTube this where people would typically click away, so it’s nice to break up the monotony.
The second thing depends on what you are trying to accomplish. I am trying to build a reputation within the eLearning industry. Back when I made all my video tutorials just using my computer screen (Video Demo), I would attend Adobe Live Events and remain anonymous. Once I started using Adobe Presenter Video Express, people would recognise me and ask to take my picture or get a selfie with me. While it’s not essential, it was kind of nice to be appreciated and it makes networking very easy.
I use a Logitech c920. It has a built-in mic which I don’t use but under proper lighting, it looks pretty good. If I was shopping for it again I would probably purchase the 930e. It’s much improved and worth the extra $40 or so.
Paul! Thank you so much for your reply! Much appreciated! I will check it out online!
I emailed you a few months ago…. wonder if you ever received it! Thanks again! You rock!
Thank you for your insight.
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