fewStones

MAY 14, 2023

Music plays a vital role in any corporate video. Great music can make or break a video so make sure that you choose the most appropriate tracks. The key is to find a music resource you can trust. This article is a collection of the 10 best resources that will provide you with the best music for your corporate video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What does it take to record great audio? A degree in sound engineering? Justin David Proctor, audio recording master and two-time Grammy Award winner, joined this episode of The Visual Lounge to share his expertise in creating great audio. Why audio recording is easier than ever. A recording studio?

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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. The post Over 500,000 Stock Images, Audio, and Videos for eLearning appeared first on eLearning Brothers. Learn More.

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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 do like to use music tracks. It is a little old school.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A truly engaging video often includes music, as well. But where do you find music? When you find it, how do you add music to a video? Read more to learn how to add music to a video. There’s a difference between adding music and adding the right music. Now here’s that same scene with different music.

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Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Are you an eLearning developer struggling with audio? You're getting stuff done, but you wish your audio was better. Like most things technical, once you know the little tricks and gain a better understanding of the technology it becomes an easy leap from amateur audio to "wow, that's sounds great" audio.

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Origin Learning

JANUARY 4, 2016

Think of Simon Garfunkel and the enchanting music of ‘Sound of Silence’ compel you to break into a song. The language of silence added a ‘groovy’ and positive tone to darkness, with the lyrical format leaving music lovers everywhere delirious. v=wKsdMenonLw (Compliance, Sound of Silence). It does not stop there.

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LifterLMS

JULY 9, 2023

In this LMScast episode, Ken Theriot, shares his journey into audio and how he became a course creator and how to produce professional audio for courses. Ken Theriot is an audio professional and course creator. He is the owner of Home Brew Audio , a platform aimed at teaching people how to do audio recording at home.

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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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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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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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Storyboard Hero

MARCH 7, 2024

An editor then enhances the boardomatic by adding limited camera animation, such as pans, zooms, and dissolves, and overlays it with an audio track to establish pacing and enhance the storytelling experience. Audio Elements Dialogue : The spoken words of characters play a crucial role in advancing the story and conveying emotion.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. How to use it – Click and drag the effect onto the audio track that you would like to apply it to on your timeline.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? 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. Yet, sound carries you through the video experience.

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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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fewStones

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Pay attention to details such as animation fluidity, sound design, and editing to ensure that your content reflects positively on your brand and sets you apart from amateurish or low-quality videos. Incorporate Quality Sound and Music Visuals in animation are incomplete without quality sound and music.

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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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Adobe Captivate

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Over the past few months, I’ve received more and more calls and emails about the pros and cons of adding background music to eLearning projects (specifically projects created using Adobe Captivate). First and foremost, it’s a simple process to add background in Captivate via Audio > Import to > Background.

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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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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. Two minutes of smooth and jazzy piano music. Which of these free sounds was your favorite?

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From the Coleface

OCTOBER 15, 2012

At last week’s eLearning Network conference I led a practical instructional design session on audio and e-learning. Here’s a lightly edited summary of the groups top ten tips on using audio. Be clear about how you think audio will enhance the learners’ experience. Use the highest sound quality possible. Use short clips.

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Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Over the past few months, I’ve received more and more calls and emails about the pros and cons of adding background music to eLearning projects (specifically projects created using Adobe Captivate). First and foremost, it’s a simple process to add background in Captivate via Audio > Import to > Background.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Strategy #6: Use of Sound Sound design plays a pivotal role in enhancing the timing and pacing of your 2D animations. By synchronizing audio elements with visual cues, you can create a more immersive and emotionally resonant viewing experience. Here are some considerations: Match sound effects to the actions on-screen.

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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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E-learning Uncovered

MARCH 13, 2014

While character audio adds life and variety to a course, it comes with some logistical challenges. Do you ask your friends and family to help you out, but risk it not sounding professional? 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?

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fewStones

MARCH 22, 2024

Benefits : Simplifies complex ideas or processes for easy understanding Captures viewer attention and maintains interest Increases viewer retention and comprehension compared to text-based explanations Materials You Need: Script outlining the key points to be explained Voiceover narration or on-screen text Animation software or video editing tools (..)

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Odds are that if you’ve tried using a basic tool, you’ve struggled with one or more of the following obstacles: You can’t record file menus or dropdowns You can only record one window at a time You can’t add effects or callouts You can’t record your audio simultaneously You can’t add music or background audio.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 16, 2018

We have very sophisticated audio, video and lighting systems, so the ability to produce good results ends up in the hands of the volunteers each weekend. Not just “audio,” but a list of the subtasks within that. Maybe you have them adjust the sound board and see what changes. The Design Process.

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fewStones

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Neglecting Sound Design In animation, sight and sound go hand in hand. Neglecting sound design is like watching a movie with the sound turned off — it leaves your animations feeling incomplete and less immersive. Use high-quality audio recordings and ensure they are properly mixed and balanced.

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eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. Added audio in narration offers two distinct benefits. Keep animated modules short.

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