Edmego Learning

APRIL 20, 2016

The Art of Voice Overs – Part 1. Voice overs are a major aid in learning retention. With voice overs you are now engaging the ears and boom!… The daunting part is the how to’s of recording your voice. Most folks actually hate their own voice. Most folks actually hate their own voice.

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Vignettes Learning

AUGUST 25, 2020

One of the things I enjoy so much in the morning is listening to the chirping sounds of birds. I was very intrigued when I read the Work+Life=Reward article about how Andy Thomas, an Australian visual sound artist, has found a creative way to capture various bird calls and sounds and showcase them in video with vivid colors and form.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

You can represent them visually as cartoon-like characters, as a talking-head video, or as virtual reality avatars; and represent them verbally through machine-simulated voice, human recorded voice, or printed text. Research suggests that a lifelike image is not always an essential component in an effective agent.

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Edmego Learning

MAY 2, 2016

The Art Of Voice Overs – Part 2. Producing voice overs is an acquired skill. Just because you talk all day does not mean that you are fully qualified for voice overs. As a matter of fact in part 1 of this series we referenced the fact that when we hear our own voice it can be quite disconcerting. Open Your Mouth.

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “ voice-over video? ”. Voice-over is an extremely versatile type of video and can be used on anything from movie trailers to college lectures to, of course, corporate training. But how would you even go about creating an eLearning voice-over? A lecture?

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Spark Your Interest

APRIL 11, 2024

Wikipedia defines as Generative AI as “artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data using generative models, often in response to prompts” and is the most readily applicable AI in training. DALL-E 2 – Creates realistic images and art from a description in natural language.

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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. ” The same holds true as a video producer.

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Storyboard Hero

MARCH 7, 2024

A boardomatic is a visual representation of a story, created by compiling a series of images or storyboard frames into a video format. Sound Effects: Sound effects add depth and realism to the scene, helping to create a sense of immersion and atmosphere. The what, why, and how of boardomatics, and everything in between.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 28, 2020

It can sound a bit stiff and artificial if they do. Most of the time, people don’t cheerfully voice their goals like Cindy in the above image. Image credits. You might not ever explicitly state that goal. In fact, it’s probably better if you don’t. Want to learn more? Originally published 5/17/2016.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Edit images online with Image Candy a free, online and easy to use complete image processing toolkit. Make your voice recordings sound like they were recorded in a professional studio for free with Adobe Podast. Tech, Tools & Tips.

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OpenSesame

JULY 20, 2014

And all the robotic voices? And the clip art images? We believe our work can be instructionally sound AND entertaining. Instead of a standard backdrop, for instance, there might be a full-screen image that helps tell the story. Remember the movie Braveheart ? You know, the one with Mel Gibson? And the…what’s that?

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OpenSesame

JULY 20, 2014

And all the robotic voices? And the clip art images? We believe our work can be instructionally sound AND entertaining. Instead of a standard backdrop, for instance, there might be a full-screen image that helps tell the story. Remember the movie Braveheart ? You know, the one with Mel Gibson? And the…what’s that?

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Nvolve

MAY 3, 2023

Using Dall-E 2, the L&D team can generate custom illustrations and images to visually demonstrate key concepts and safety guidelines within the e-learning module. These images can help learners better understand and retain crucial information on machine safety, leading to a safer work environment.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

Should there be less text but more images? Should there be voiceover audio combined with text and images? 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.

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ProProfs

DECEMBER 5, 2013

While in brick and mortar classrooms, where text is the primary medium of instruction, with online courses you can use all kinds of instructional mediums such as text, videos, images and more. In contrast, with an online presentation, a narrative voice helps to clearly explains or emphasizes the key points of the presentation to learners.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Examples : Audio levels are too high or too low, the sound quality is bad, the narrator is monotoned, or the narration itself is dull or unnatural sounding. It can be impossible to understand or annoying sounding if there were problems with the microphone. Their audio sounds terrible. Poor Audio.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

eLearning expert Christopher Pappas said, “It’s been proven through multiple research studies and surveys that multimedia in eLearning , such as images and video, not only engage the learners but also help them to actually remember what they’ve learned. Also, don’t hesitate to let employees hear your voice via recording.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 29, 2021

That means there are a lot of people that record audio narration who aren’t trained voice over talent. If you have money and the time, using professional voice over talent makes sense. Sound like a real person. Audio narration should sound like a real person. The walls are designed to absorb sound.

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eLearning Cyclops

JULY 13, 2014

Sound Engineer and Voice Talent - Oh how I wish I had a budget for voice talent and a professional studio. With few exceptions, I am the voice talent and my basement is my studio. Videographer and Editor - Everything from taking and editing videos to editing videos others were nice enough to provide.

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eLearningMind

APRIL 24, 2023

A flashy animation doesn’t work for the sight impaired; clever voice-over won’t engage someone who is hard-of-hearing. At an A level of compliance, the designer can limit the screen reader to just the relevant text, ignoring the images or graphics on the page. Other issues designers run into are with sound effects.

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 3, 2024

Users with varying abilities use assistive technologies like screen magnifiers, screen readers, and voice recognition software to access digital information and functionality. Images Almost all mobile apps today use images, which can hinder visually impaired users. Make sure real text is not replaced by images.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

People with disabilities often use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, or voice recognition software to interact with digital content. Similarly, providing closed captions for videos not only assists users with hearing impairments but also allows viewers to follow along in noisy environments or without sound.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

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. For capturing location sounds, or dialog between 2 or more people, we recommend a shotgun mic. How to Prepare a Room for Quality Voice Overs. Sound moves in waves.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 31, 2024

While writing, ensure that the paragraphs are clear, free from ambiguity, and sound natural. When searching for a narrator, look for factors like the ability to switch tones and pitches, emulate different character voices, and more. The narrator should be able to speak in an engaging voice and pause in the right places.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 30, 2012

You could, of course, record a voiceover in PowerPoint, but maybe you have a cold and your voice isn't up to par. Or maybe your own voice sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard to you. On top of that, the TTS voice used is VERY robotified. I would consider PowerTalk a last resort that you turn to out of necessity.

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Thinkdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vyond Top Features: Offers Text To Images, Instant Video Translation, and Video to Action. Best Known For: Its vast library of GoAnimate voices and ease of use. Users can also use features like creating Images from text, switching video languages in a flash, and making characters from photos. Ease of Use: Beginner-friendly.

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mLearning Revolution

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Image courtesy of: Michael Cahill. Voice Recognition Technology. Its page on O2 suggests that the handset comes with Siri, a valuable voice recognition software in speech learning. iTôk It is an iPhone accessory to help speech therapists introduce letters and sounds to children with speech disorders.

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Roundtable Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Overlay detailed images on real-life objects and people. Key Features: Hand and eye tracking, 6DoF tracking, voice control, enterprise-grade security, spatial mapping. Key Features: Two spatial computing cameras, 6DoF tracking, dual microphones, spatial sound, compatible with smartphones equipped with a USB-C port, Nebula software.

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Creativ Technologies

JUNE 24, 2021

The language and voice used in narration and text in elearning creation. Better than reading yourself, you can ask someone else to read it to you to know whether it sounds interesting. This will help you choose the voice of the narration. Both the voice and language could be changed to reflect those of the target audience.

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Play.ht

APRIL 15, 2024

Integrating with Amazon’s vast ecosystem, including shopping, entertainment, and smart home devices, Alexa Copilot offers a seamless user experience, making everyday tasks easier through voice commands and AI-assisted interactions. Try PlayHT and see how realistic AI voices can really change the game.

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E-Learning Acupuncture

MAY 31, 2010

In the classroom, you have had great success with a teaching approach that involves showing photos on the big screen and building teaching moments by discussing with students the important elements of the image. But somehow the mechanics of this activity sound so ‘artificial’. Does this sound like a daunting scenario?

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 30, 2014

How to Record Voice Overs for eLearning (Part 1). How to Make Your Own Sound Booth for Better Voice Overs. 5 Quick Tips Using Cutout People Images. How to Make Your Own Sound Booth for Better Voice Overs. 5 Quick Tips Using Cutout People Images. 16 Free eLearning Cutout People Images.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2022

The most important among these are the design and flow of the content, voice clarity, quality, and speed controls. There is no need for dramatization, but some voice modulation can work well in giving a better experience. Voice quality – A monotonous voice can fall flat on your ears.

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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? In fact, big time Hollywood productions have teams dedicated to all different facets of sound. Many people take sound production for granted as it’s not as noticeable as moving images on a screen. How To Get The Right Sound.

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Attensi

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Amazon Web Services defines generative AI – the creation of new images, media, and graphics – as the fastest-growing trend in AI. She is a recognizable personality, created with new animation tools, voice recognition, and synthetic voice generation. That compares to 75 days for Instagram and 150 days for Spotify.

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Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

JULY 15, 2011

The broken path trap Often your Flash program refers to external content files (such as a voice-over stored in a sound file, or an image stored in a bitmap file). The image distortion trap Flash objects scale and distort images that do not conform to the presumed size requirements.

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