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Making Engaging Video

Making Engaging Video

FromThe Visual Lounge


Making Engaging Video

FromThe Visual Lounge

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Apr 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is there a silver bullet for making engaging video?Think about a video that’s really captivated you before. What was it about the video that made you not want to look away? Did it use compelling visuals or a storyline that sucked you in? Or perhaps it left you with some food for thought.There are many techniques video creators use to make their videos engaging. Unfortunately, there’s no “silver bullet” but there are many tips and tricks you can learn to help draw people in and keep them watching your videos.TechSmith’s Learning and Video Ambassador, Matt Pierce, shares his lessons learned for making engaging video from his years of experience in the video industry. He reveals the difference between passive and active engagement strategies and explains how to create truly captivating videos. Learning points from the episode include:Why it’s important to make your videos engagingWhy your video needs to be relevant and/or interestingThe difference between passive and active engagement strategies10 strategies for making more engaging videos4 ways to get your audience involved with your videoImportant links and mentions:thevisuallounge@techsmith.comNancy Duarte, Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform AudiencesLearn more about the TechSmith Academy.To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, click here. 
Released:
Apr 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Visuals and videos are powerful, but creating them can feel overwhelming. Yet they are essential to creating content that impacts understanding, helps improve communication, and can save you and the viewers time and money.  The Visual Lounge is a place where we talk about creating and using visuals and videos for all sorts of communication. Whether you’re creating a course to help your organization roll out new software, an educator learning to better communicate with  your students, or a marketer helping your customers see the impact of your product, our conversations will help see how visuals can impact your work.  Listen in as Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, leads you through a variety of conversations with industry guests and experts. You’ll get practical advice and insights to help you to create better and more impactful images and videos.