The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. 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).

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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.   Object-level audio is ideal if you want to quickly add sound effects to slide objects. However, I wouldn't use this technique for voiceover audio. if you intend to include it.

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

For voice over tips there are several things you can do before , during, and after recording to make your voice overs sound more professional in your courses. Here are some simple voice over tips to think about as you begin and while you are recording your next project. . Soundcheck! To Use or Not to Use Headphones?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 25, 2018

When it comes to audio in eLearning, my experience strongly suggests that adding voiceover audio to your project enhances the learner experience. Does this mean that you need to hire professional voiceover talent? However, home-grown audio featuring you as the voiceover talent works great. Absolutely not. Most of us do!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

Over the years, I’ve taken a lot of eLearning courses; and at this point, I’ve seen it all. Some of the courses I’ve taken were clearly PowerPoint presentations and designed to be eLearning.   I’ve also seen eLearning courses developed with rapid development tools like Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.

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Elucidat

APRIL 12, 2018

So, if you’re about to hit record and do that voiceover, pause for a second and explore this topic. Why audio in elearning is important. When audio in elearning fails. 5 best practice strategies for using audio in elearning: 1. By using a real voice alongside relevant content, you can tell a story in an authentic way.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

The other day I had a chance to ask Eric Lee a few questions about being a voice artist , storytelling, how he got started and why high quality audio is so important for effective eLearning. Kapp: You are in a rather unique area of online learning development, you are a voice artist.

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eLearningMind

APRIL 10, 2017

Voiceovers are a lot like design: you only really notice it when it’s bad. That’s because a good voiceover is so seamless that it becomes an integral part of your digital learning, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb. Hiring a pro might sound pricey, but in the right circumstances, it’s an investment you’ll need to make.

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Roundtable Learning

MARCH 8, 2024

Unfortunately, your eLearning program is not a unicorn that can shapeshift into an XR program. Excessive Voice-overs Don’t sabotage the learning process with too many distracting voiceovers. The same voiceovers that help eLearning programs thrive may deter VR from its real potential.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 18, 2015

You want your eLearning audio to go smoothly, especially voice-overs. Using your voice properly is a skill in itself. Don’t worry, you won’t sound overly cheerful. Your eLearning will likely be accessed by ESL (English as a second language) learners or learners with hearing differences. Prevent pops!

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Thinkdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Stay tuned as this blog walks you through some top-notch AI tools that can help design engaging video-based corporate eLearning experiences. Why use AI Generators for video-based Corporate eLearning? AI generators are transforming video-based corporate eLearning. Top AI Generators for video-based Corporate eLearning 1.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 7, 2016

by Jeff Harris   In March, Kevin shared his techniques for  improving sound quality by using sound absorbers. In this article, I cover two of my favorite microphones for voiceover recording: the Heil PR-40 and the Shure MV51.  You can adjust the sound for different recording applications.

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TalentLMS

JULY 21, 2021

Video is a fast-growing eLearning resource. But making eLearning videos a successful addition to your training package requires planning and support. What we’ll cover: Benefits of eLearning videos. Types of eLearning videos. How to create an eLearning video. Types of eLearning videos. And the results?

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Spark Your Interest

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s an eLearning and classroom training storyboard automation GPT to help Instructional Designers create practical online courses quickly and easily. Create studio-quality videos with AI avatars and voiceovers in 130+ languages — a helpful AI in training platform. Murf.ai – Make studio-quality voiceovers in minutes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

During our live, online Articulate Storyline Beginner classes , we teach students how to import and record voiceover audio. The most common question we get about voiceover audio is “Can Storyline convert text to audio files?” by Kevin Siegel, CTT+, COTP. The answer has always been "no."

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SweetRush

MARCH 30, 2021

Do you fancy yourself the Greta Gerwig or Bong Joon Ho of the eLearning world? Tip 1: Use the Right Voice. Unlike dialogue, which is specific to the actual words your characters will be speaking, voice has more to do with the general feeling you want to evoke. . Does it feel inspiring, intellectual, playful? If in Doubt, Ask! .

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 20, 2013

Although many of us would say that this sentence sounds okay, it actually means something more tricky than it sounds like it means. The quick way to fix all such comparisons is to add all the words of the comparison into the sentence so that the correct pronoun sounds right-and is right: Tom likes pizza more than she likes pizza.

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Limestone Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Join Christine Tao, Co-Founder and CEO of Sounding Board, and Rebecca Stern, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at Udemy, to discover strategies for checking items off your leadership wish list in 2024. AI Voice rises to this challenge. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 9 a.m.–10 Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 10 a.m.–11

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 20, 2010

by Jennie Ruby Recasting sounds like something a fly fisherman would do, but in writing and editing it means to restructure a sentence. However, the correct grammar here sounds unfamiliar or wrong to readers used to seeing who with demands , not demand. Tags: eLearning mLearning Writing & Grammar. I hope you can join me.

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BrightCarbon

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Webinars, videos and eLearning are excellent ways to push your content out to a wider audience. This blog article could also be called ‘confessions of a voice-over artist.’ For several years I’ve done voice-over work here at BrightCarbon, lending my voice to eLearning courses, promotional videos, and webinars aplenty.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 26, 2023

Quiet except for the shrill sound of children laughing. And the tranquil voice of an old woman… as she regales nearly a dozen tots of all sizes with tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata*. Picture this scene in the 1980s. Make it black and white if you will. Somewhere in South Madras*. A hot summer evening. A house on a quiet street.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

During our live, online Articulate Storyline Beginner classes , we teach students how to import and record voiceover audio. The most common question we get about voiceover audio is “Can Storyline convert text to audio files?” by Kevin Siegel, CTT+, COTP. The answer has always been "no."

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Passive voice AND using a noun as a verb! Thousands of voices in editorial/communications departments suddenly cried out in terror and then were stilled.   Check out Jennie's  eLearning writing classes  and ensure both your voiceover scripts and eLearning scripts are ready for prime time!

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eFront

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

eLearning programs are seldom developed without videos. Videos add the “human” element to eLearning. The voice and the human footage create a sense of classroom environment that is so hard to create otherwise. In this article, we discuss some essential tips on creating eLearning videos. Voiceover for Videos.

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Paradiso Solutions

JULY 20, 2023

With a click, it lets you easily create text, voice, and video content. Speech-to-Video: Convert voice recordings into captivating videos. Our AI text-to-speech converter generates AI voiceovers for presentations, videos, and other multimedia materials, enhancing their impact and engagement. What is Paradiso AI Media Studio?

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E-learning Uncovered

MARCH 13, 2014

Do you ask your friends and family to help you out, but risk it not sounding professional? There are two methods you can use to find voiceover services. Each artist provides an audio sample, giving you an idea of what you can expect the finished product to sound like. Fiverr isn’t limited just to voiceover artists.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 31, 2023

Making characters and voiceovers. PT: Groundbreaking News: A Whole New Category in L&D Use any combination of VR, gamification, video-based practice and traditional elearning apps in one integrated, easy-to-use platform. Creating accessible elearning content in Adobe Captivate. Making and editing images and video.

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TalentLMS

MAY 22, 2017

When a student enrolls in your course, they’re dedicating the next few hours to listening to your voice. Nasality can’t be easily fixed, but feedback, background noise, and fuzziness when recording your voice can be reduced with decent microphones. These are perfect for recording voiceovers.

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Adobe Captivate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This was my first time in a sound recording studio. each piece mapped to a certain voice type or requirement. Not to mention the array of sound editing software used. This has been posted on Captivating , Rick Zanotti’s popular podcast series. I can now imagine the heartburn our Cp4 audio bug caused before it was patched!

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The Learning Dispatch

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This “Training Manager’s Guide to Accessible Elearning” provides practical steps for ensuring your online training fosters a welcoming experience for all of your learners, whether they are team members, clients, or the public. . Here’s what we’ll cover in this guide to accessible elearning: What Is Accessible Elearning, Anyway?

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Limestone Learning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

PT: Building Interactive eLearning that is also Accessible (Free for IPL members) In this session you’ll learn how to create accessible elearning courses without losing interactivity or engagement, easily. You’ll explore WCAG/508/AODA guidelines and how they apply to elearning courses. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 10:30 a.m.–11:30

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IT Training Department Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

People used to have to bend over backward with custom (and awkward) solutions to put background audio in eLearning courses. Also, this article isn’t about strictly eLearning. It’s about why you shouldn’t use background audio in eLearning , training videos , or any other content where people should learn.

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The Learning Dispatch

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This “Training Manager’s Guide to Accessible Elearning” provides practical steps for ensuring your online training fosters a welcoming experience for all of your learners, whether they are team members, clients, or the public. . Here’s what we’ll cover in this accessible elearning guide: What Is Accessible Elearning, Anyway?

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LifterLMS

MAY 27, 2019

Learn how to animate your lesson videos with eLearning video Creator Kim Merritt of the TheUrlDr.com. Kim is an expert in online marketing who works in the eLearning development space. When you say sound … Like, what do you do to make a nice voice over? But, everybody’s coming with some kind of a script.

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Limestone Learning

APRIL 29, 2022

PT: The Science of Audio for Elearning Audio and audio properties are probably the least understood among elearning developers. Phil Cowcill, Senior Elearning Specialist at Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), will share research on the importance of audio. How do you find voice talent?

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Rapid eLearning

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Your rapid elearning software makes it easy to record your narration. Today we’re going to look at when it makes sense to consider professional narration for some of your elearning courses. A Good Voice Doesn’t Equal Good Results. Joe and Samantha have good voices. On the surface, this sounds like a good plan.

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Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Some challenging questions are being raised in this month’s Big Question - Voice Over in eLearning. Some of the key questions: Given the range of solutions for voice-over from text-to-speech, home-grown human voice-over, professional voice-over: how do you decide what's right for your course?

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