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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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. In order to add music successfully there are some simple tips you can follow. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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Coursera

APRIL 17, 2024

Courses will feature appearances from top artists and executives, including Victoria Monet, Janelle Monáe, and Jimmy Jam By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer , Coursera Today, GRAMMY GO , a new online initiative from the Recording Academy®, is partnering with Coursera to offer music learning programs to aspiring artists around the world.

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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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eFront

JUNE 17, 2011

Recently a fellow member of the Instructional Design & E-Learning Professionals' Group (14K+ of members) asked " If anyone know of where to find royalty free background music for training? " As you can understand this question was the inspiration for the following list that contains Royalty Free Music websites for eLearning.

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Mike Taylor

MAY 12, 2023

What I’m Listening To: I’ve have liked Landon Conrath’s music for awhile now but never knew who he was – I do now and he’s definitely a favorite. Browse his collection of before and after design tips to find a few “stealable” ways you can improve your own design skills. As always, thanks for reading.

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Rapid eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2016

Had a question about finding good free audio sound effects for elearning courses. As with any free content, if you’re using the free audio files for real projects, be sure to check the license agreements. Many of these free audio sites are under Creative Commons licensing, but check to be sure.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 2, 2016

Tutorial makers have a fear of background music. How many tutorials have you watched online that have had background music playing? Generally, the ones with music are the ones where the instruction is all given in text on screen. It’s because music will compete with the vocal track. So we leave the music out.

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fewStones

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

One effective way to do so? In this article, we’ll delve into actionable strategies to help you leverage animation videos effectively in social media. Tailoring your content to match their interests ensures that your animation videos resonate effectively. In the competitive world of social media, standing out is crucial.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 9, 2024

Its powerful platform and cutting-edge tools designed for students have made learning more engaging, immersive, and personalized. Closed captions and audio narrations were included for better understanding. The appeal of the videos was heightened with music, illustrations, audio effects, animated elements, etc.,

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NuggetHead

APRIL 7, 2013

Posted in Uncategorized I could probably bore you with a few more posts just on character development, instead I want to share some important lessons learned in designing the audio assets for a serious comic.

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fewStones

JUNE 21, 2024

This preparation allows you to guide the conversation effectively while being open to unexpected, insightful responses. Set Up Your Equipment Get your camera, lighting, and audio gear ready to rock. Diffusers, softboxes, or umbrellas can help achieve this effect. Test everything beforehand to avoid technical glitches.

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eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s because brains love to track movement, see pictures, and follow stories: it’s how it was designed. It’s easy to think that animation is best suited to lighter topics, but we can adjust the style, color palette, movement, and audio of an eLearning so that it suits just about any type of training. Don’t forget the audio.

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E-learning Uncovered

MARCH 13, 2014

While character audio adds life and variety to a course, it comes with some logistical challenges. Or do you line up a bunch of professional audio talent and end up paying each one his/her minimum fee for just a few lines? How fast will I get the audio? Let’s take a closer look. How do I find an artist? This varies by artist.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 24, 2012

Brandon Hall, the research firm based out of Delray Beach, FL, polled over 300 training professionals back in 2011 and found the top 2 reasons for using video in training – effectiveness and high engagement. Combining moving pictures with audio in a compelling way draws people into the subject. People respond to video.

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Elucidat

JANUARY 13, 2023

If you’re in need of some design tips to drive the impact of your elearning, you’re now covered. We have summarized some of our most noteworthy elearning design tips, so that you can tackle your projects armed with the right strategy. You might have already explored our practical advice on elearning design, via Design Tip Tuesdays.

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Wizcabin

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Although using animation is one of the best practices in e-learning, there’s a need to use it the right way, for the effectiveness of training. 5 Effective Tips To Use Animation In e-Learning. One way to deliver effective training is to use animation with the right intention to convey emotions to your learners.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2016

The other day someone asked for some links to free audio files to use as background audio. Personally, I’m not sure how much demand there really is for free audio files but to help you out, I’ll share some of the resources I’ve collected. There are thousands of free audio sites. Can’t beat that.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

We’re not talking about the design aesthetics (though we’ve discussed this in previous posts ) — we’re talking about accessibility. Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Color is important in online course design. Audio Transcript.

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fewStones

MARCH 22, 2024

By demonstrating the product in action and emphasizing its unique selling points, these videos can effectively persuade potential customers to make a purchase decision. They are particularly effective for startups or businesses introducing innovative solutions in competitive markets.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

There are times when it’s really bizarre, for example when it describes the background or moody music that helps to set a scene or to emphasise a plot twist. You owe it to your audience to get this part of the design right, not just the bit in the video/film itself. A third (bonus?) Want to get involved?

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E-learning Uncovered

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Do you use music in your courses? I’ve found time and time again that a little bit of well-placed music can add a surprising amount of polish and – more importantly – set the tone of the overall experience. The impact came from timing the verbal and visual elements to a music track that perfectly captured the mood I wanted to create.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Here’s how to use storyboarding effectively: Plan Your Shots: Before you dive into animation software, sketch your scenes on paper or digitally. Let’s explore how to use these strategies effectively: An animatic is a simplified, storyboard-based version of your animation. Pay attention to the timing of sound effects.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 27, 2019

You must at some point have sat through a conference or a video call where you struggled with getting the screen connected, or the audio wasn’t clear, with frequent interruptions from your or the other end like “your voice is breaking off”, or “the screen went black, we can’t see you”. What is Remote Training? to make it more engaging.

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Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These guidelines are designed to ensure that people with disabilities, such as hearing or visual impairments, can fully engage with video content online. These guidelines are designed to ensure that people with disabilities, such as hearing or visual impairments, can access and understand video content online.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Common Rigging Mistakes and Consequences Limited Range of Motion: If the rig is poorly designed, your character might be unable to perform certain movements, which can limit your storytelling capabilities. Neglecting Sound Design In animation, sight and sound go hand in hand. It adds depth, emotion, and atmosphere to your animations.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since then, audio recordings have started taking off, and with the invention of cassette tapes in 1962, they became widespread in libraries and commercial industries. After recording, listen to the audio and edit out misread lines and unnecessary background noises. While writing, ensure that the blurb is short, crisp, and engaging.

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Mindflash

JULY 20, 2010

Audio in online training is usually served up in one of two forms: (1) poor-quality, amateurish, or (2) high-quality and professional. But leaving audio out of the training mix isn’t a great option, either. When to Use Audio. Audio in all its various forms is most helpful when you need to make an impression.

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fewStones

MAY 24, 2024

What is Brand Video Production Brand video production involves the creation of videos specifically designed to showcase a brand’s identity, values, and personality. These videos serve as powerful tools for establishing emotional connections with target audiences and communicating key brand messages effectively.

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CommLab India

JUNE 17, 2016

An e-learning storyboard is a document which combines instructions on using video, text, audio elements, still photos, graphics, and interactivities wherein the information in each of these mediums complements the main message. All these elements play a vital role in designing an effective storyboard. are shown in this area.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You’ve no doubt noticed that I’ve been doing a little redecorating here with the newsletter layout and design. What I’m Listening To: Sometimes music can change your mental landscape. If you do anything with audio or video (and who doesn’t these days?) Tips for creating an effective outline.

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

While I’ve covered audio recording tips and tricks in the past, one of the most frequent questions I’m still asked is about microphones. I’ll have to admit, I’m no audio pro and I’m also a bit less dogmatic about audio quality than some elearning developers. Simple Audio Recording Tips.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 21, 2021

There’s producing, editing, camera equipment, audio equipment, and then distributing the content to think about. Lee Rodrigues, the Senior Instructional Designer at Sunrun, joined this episode of The Visual Lounge to talk about how to master the planning stage. If this applies, Lee uses the Five Moments of Need design approach.

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Making Change

JULY 21, 2013

Its design comes straight from marketing: Remind them of the pain they’re feeling, tell them they can get the cure, and ask them to act. My main takeaways from the article: Humor appears to reduce anxiety by decreasing the effects of stress hormones. Design decisions for the cartoon. What would it add? Powtoon review.

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Hurix Digital

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re an educator, trainer, or content creator, having the right tools can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your e-learning content. E-learning authoring tools provide an easy way for educators, trainers, and instructional designers to create insightful and riveting content for online learning.

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Mike Taylor

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Last week’s most clicked item: The Spacing Effect: How to Improve Learning and Maximize Retention. First, actively trying to remember something or perform some skill is a more effective way of learning than passively re-reading about it. Thanks for reading! Crazy How Good Life Becomes When You Focus on Being 1% Better Each Day.

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LearnDash

MAY 16, 2013

Aural: People who prefer using sound (obviously), rythms, music, recordings, clever rhymes, and so on. Using an online learning approach that includes videos, reading, audio, exercises, social forums, and the like is a great way to hit on multiple learning styles. elearning training'

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