eLearning Cyclops

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

September's Big Question over at the Learning Circuits Blog is regarding use of voice-over in e-learning. Some courses just don't need audio to be effective and it is better to spend the time (often limited time) and effort on improving the course design than adding audio. I have found these lend themselves well to voice overs.

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cameras on, microphones on, small talk done. Several times people in the room spoke facing each other, turning away from the microphone, keeping virtual participants from being part of the discussion. But evening out the playing field will also increase your team’s effectiveness in meetings. It’s Monday morning.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 8, 2016

No amount of set design, camera effects, or lighting tricks will help your finished video if your audio sounds like an old cassette tape. Your point gets lost in the static along with your voice. But for anything with a voice over, on-screen dialog, or interview, you’ll want to make sure the sound quality is as good as possible.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This post reveals our top audio and video gift recommendations, including microphones, lighting, camera, headphones, and more. Microphones. Poor-quality audio is the number one reason people stop watching or listening to a piece of content, so it’s worth investing in a good microphone. Headphones. Audio editing software.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Length can impact effectiveness. Don’t use the microphone built into your computer. Use an external microphone to increase the quality of your audio dramatically. Strategically place your microphone. Make sure it’s located where it can pick up your voice easily and your audience can understand you clearly.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Educators have had to swiftly learn how to educate virtually and effectively without traditional in-person instruction. You do not need to buy a fancy microphone, an expensive camera, or the best lighting equipment you can find. You don’t even need to buy a separate microphone. Your laptop and webcam will work fine.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 5, 2016

The good news is that you don't have to be a professional voiceover talent or use expensive hardware and software to create effective voiceover audio. In When it comes to eLearning, voiceover audio almost always enhances the learner experience. except when the audio is of poor quality.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

When it comes to effective eLearning, should there be more text on the screen? If you agree that combining voiceover audio, text, and images leads to the most effective eLearning, why is it that people don’t include voiceover audio? Simply put, many people don’t like the sound of their own voice. Pop-Filter. Sound Shield.

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LearnUpon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Here are some tips that will help: Use a good quality microphone. In LearnUpon, we use blue yeti microphones. And if you’re recording in a noisy environment use dynamic microphones. If you find there’s a low background hiss on your test recording try reducing the gain on the microphone a little.

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isEazy

APRIL 8, 2021

If you want to know all about effective e-learning videos and the tools that will make the process easier, read on! How to use e-learning videos effectively. Use a script to better structure the information, as well as a good microphone if you record your own audio. It simply facilitates learning.

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TalentLMS

JULY 21, 2021

In the hands of your instructional designer, the creative potential that video-based learning has can be exploited to maximum effect. For many, learning by watching another human is easier than reading words on a screen or listening to a voice-over. It’s also effective as part of onboarding training, especially with remote teams.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone. So you’ve picked out your microphone and now you need a recorder to capture the audio. How to Prepare a Room for Quality Voice Overs. Your point gets lost in the static along with your voice. Choosing the Right Mic. Selecting an Audio Recorder.

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HexaLearn

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They bring in the warmth of a human voice. Affordable Learning Podcasts are a win for both learners and creators; they’re cost-effective. All you need is a good microphone and some editing skills. Engaging Content For Better Retention Engagement is the secret sauce for effective learning.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2020

A visible speaker offers an authentic expert voice in your video. Use effective visuals, like images and icons to illustrate your concepts. Use effective visuals, like images and icons to illustrate your concepts. Both can be effective, but can also make your video feel plodding. Use humor where appropriate.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 2, 2016

But when you listen to someone talk into a microphone for a long period of time, especially one that is being limited digitally, the frequencies of their voice can begin to cause ear fatigue. The answer is in having a secondary audio track with either sound effects, or music. This isn’t a bad thing. You will lose viewers.

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Fly Plugins

MARCH 18, 2024

We use the very cost-effective Amazon Web Services S3 cloud storage system. That being said, the cost of capable cameras, microphones, lighting, and backdrops is lower than it’s ever been. Most of the DSLR cameras which offered full 1080HD video capabilities and an external microphone input were expensive and bulky.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Here's some simple techniques to make your voice sound deeper. The faster you talk the higher your voice gets. Get intimate with your microphone. Getting closer will engage what's called the "proximity effect," lower the sound of your voice, and make it sound fuller. Talk more slowly.

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fewStones

MAY 7, 2023

A great employee training video helps team members become more effective and productive. These give you a better idea of what they want and need to learn to become more effective at work. The visuals of your training videos won’t matter if your script doesn’t do its job of communicating information effectively.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In fact, I’m going to walk you through how you can easily create effective training and tutorial videos — no pro skills required. The left side is so you can note what will be on the screen during that part of the voice over. Audiate transcribes your narration as you speak, so you can edit your voice over like a text document!

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Learning Pool

MAY 20, 2021

To help improve your online presence whilst working from home, we’ve come up with some simple and cost-effective solutions: Audio. Challenge: The majority of computers/laptops today have a built-in microphone. If you’d like to go a step further, consider investing in a set of headphones with a dedicated microphone and earmuffs.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 30, 2023

Table of Contents Customized Learning Smart Educational Content Voice Assistants Book Illustrations Learning Materials Become Accessible Anytime, Anywhere Enhances Student Engagement and Interest Grading Software Distance Learning AI-Based Examinations Customized AI-Based Feedback Open Learning Environments Digital Lessons 1.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). I've found that the voiceover audio does not have to be highly produced to be effective. wait for it.    it depends.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you make videos — especially how-to and explainer videos — you will almost certainly need to record voice overs. In fact, depending on how many videos you create, you may have to do a lot of voice over work. For many people, the thought of recording their voice and sharing it with the world is horrifying.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 30, 2018

To create that cool picture-in-picture effect, start by dragging the video to the timeline. Visuals are a necessary aspect of screencasting; however, it might help to put a face to your voice. Use an external microphone for the clearest audio. Then, test your external microphone before you start recording.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 13, 2020

Here are your choices: Body Language Tone of Voice Verbal Effective versus non-effective Written. Buy a good microphone/headset. Example: “We have 5 topics to cover today about communication skills. You choose where we start”? Have the participants vote in the poll, deciding where to start.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Best of all, you can create incredibly effective and engaging employee training videos, even if you’ve never made a video before. I mentioned it above, but it bears repeating: you don’t need fancy equipment or professional video skills to create engaging and effective training videos. Here’s what you need: A decent microphone.

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The use of music, narrative, and even the occasional sound effect adds a critical component to the experience. With the right voice and the right wording, they feel more like they are in a conversation than in a lesson. Sound effects can make it a little more fun. Helps enhance learning effectiveness. Professional voice.

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Mindflash

APRIL 29, 2015

Voice Overs and Screen Captures. There are a myriad of ways to put together a great training video, but I wanted to take you through how we do this at Mindflash to give you some insight on how to get great sounding audio for your voice overs and compelling screen captures and video. Audio: Microphones. Pop Screen. Sound Shield.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can’t add annotations, callouts, or effects. Thankfully, there’s a better way to easily record your screen , edit the footage, and add annotations or effects. To record your voice, select the Record Microphone option. For now, just choose which microphone you want to record from. Open Camtasia.

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Edmego Learning

APRIL 4, 2016

These are great free and/or cost effective tools for generating images. Voice Overs. If you are adding voice overs to your content, use a tool such as Audacity to handle your recordings. A USB microphone can be purchased at a relatively low cost and still produce great content. There is always Google Images as well.

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Mindflash

APRIL 6, 2015

Voice Overs and Screen Captures. There are a myriad of ways to put together a great training video, but I wanted to take you through how we do this at Mindflash to give you some insight on how to get great sounding audio for your voice overs and compelling screen captures and video. Audio: Microphones. Pop Screen. Sound Shield.

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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? If your music choice significantly over-powers your narration or voice over, you may need to select a different track. Some people have soft voices that will not do well with overbearing musical scores. What about the other way around?

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KnowledgeCity

MAY 12, 2022

A business that has high employee turnover rates can experience a number of negative effects. Greater control over these issues can help people balance work and life more effectively. According to a recent study by Owl Labs , 25% of employees changed jobs in 2021, were actively looking for a new job, or were watching for openings.

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Edmego Learning

APRIL 4, 2016

These are great free and/or cost effective tools for generating images. Voice Overs. If you are adding voice overs to your content, use a tool such as Audacity to handle your recordings. A USB microphone can be purchased at a relatively low cost and still produce great content. There is always Google Images as well.

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LearnUpon

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Video is a really effective eLearning format. eLearning doesn’t have to have 4k resolution to be effective. Background noise or an unclear voice will reduce the impact of the video. Record audio with a decent microphone and take simple steps to fix any audio issues. Use your own voice. Use good quality audio.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 12, 2016

Enter Adobe Character Animator, a fairly recent addition to Adobe After Effects. Do you have a voice and a face? Using your camera and microphone, you can control the animation. Animation, depending on the software you use, can often have a steep learning curve.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 30, 2013

If you did ask a student a question, would  Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)  be reliable enough for two-way communication? If voice communications failed, could you rely on typing (most training programs call the area where you type messages to fellow attendees the chat pod) to effectively communicate, collaborate and engage?

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