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Why Video and Image Accessibility Matters with Ryan Knott

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Ryan first discovered his passion for accessibility while working with the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and now uses his skills to create valuable, accessible content at TechSmith. How to make images more accessible. It should briefly describe the important parts of the image for your audience.

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Why Videos and Images Rule for Social Media with Jessie O’Donnell

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It’s no secret that videos and images win on social media channels. If you’re using social media to engage with customers, images and videos are a fantastic way to communicate. Jessie O’Donnell, TechSmith’s Social Media Coordinator, explains how visuals can enhance how you connect with your customers on social media.

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Here’s How We Share Results With Our Teams at TechSmith (and It Doesn’t Involve Another Long Email)

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You’re probably tired of writing lengthy emails in response to “How’s that project going?” Humans understand information better when it’s presented visually, which makes communicating with images and videos extremely important. A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually.

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Individualized instruction with Citelighter and TechSmith

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Bring Citelighter and TechSmith into your repertoire of teacher tools. That is, until I found a way to scaffold writing instruction and provide a way for them to digitally visualize their writing process. They became critical thinkers and engaged in the writing process like I had never seen before. About the author.

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Your #1 Opportunity to Give Customers The Help They Need with Asif Rehmani

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An example would be using a YouTube video to teach you how to do something in less than 10 minutes or step-by-step visual teaching you how to use a new piece of equipment. You need to carefully evaluate which asset, such as plain text, image, or video, will effectively communicate what the user needs to do. “If

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Text, Images, or Video in Your Technical Communication?

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But how do you decide when to use text, images, or video for your product assistance? Is the use of images or video forbidden by law? Most regulations don’t say whether or not it is legal to use video and/or images, but using these mediums can be hard sometimes because of applicable laws which could cause problems.

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How to Communicate Better in the Remote Workforce with Jesse Lahey

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His advice is to write down your ideas to align your team at every stage. “If If you can write your 5Ms down, it adds a lot of clarity and simplification, and avoids confusion. The three aspects of the “Visual” stage of the SVS model are: metaphors, images, and characters.