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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

While the word “compression” can conjure images of pixelated video, the process is both necessary and efficient with modern digital cameras. The codec of your original video file is often determined by your camera or screen recorder, which you may or may not have control over in your camera settings. Compression is your friend!

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7 Benefits of E-Learning Videos

LearnDash

For example, you can talk about the effect of gravity on paper, or you can demonstrate the effect by dropping apples off a rooftop. When you’re speaking to the camera and addressing the audience, you can help develop a connection that makes them pay attention. Think about some of your favorite shows.

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How to Run Webinars with Your Online Course

LearnDash

When offering an online course you should consider hosting a webinar that ties into your topic. Introduction of the topic and host. Here are some features that many effective webinars use: Slides : A slideshow using Apple Keynote or Microsoft PowerPoint helps you focus your thoughts and present bullets that reinforce learning.

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Your job is being updated

CLO Magazine

Back in 1994, Bill Gates asked me to host a nine-month TV show called “Microsoft TV — Preparing for Windows ’95.” Now our Apple and Microsoft Systems offer fairly regular updates that are downloaded and deployed with workflow support built into the applications and screens.

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7 factors to consider while choosing a virtual classroom

BrainCert

Ideally, you need a  virtual classroom software lets users host sessions in a minimum of 10 low-latency edge locations worldwide. For instance, the instructor (host) should have the option to turn on/off the mic, camera, & screen share, provide/revoke screen share, private chat access, and more.

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How to Record Google Hangout Video Calls

TechSmith Camtasia

Set up your camera and lighting. Next, you’ll need to adjust your camera, video lighting , and the room you’re recording in. You’ll also want to adjust the placement of your camera. Much like built-in mics, built-in cameras on laptops aren’t the greatest (one exception: Apple computers tend to be pretty good).

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Disruptive activism

Learning with e's

Think of the Apple iPad and other similar touch screen devices introduced in the last year and consider how they have begun to impact upon the world of learning. Yet in the early days of the digital camera it all seemed so unlikely. Digital cameras are multi-functional, in some cases capable to record video as well as stills.