Video creation skills aren’t “built in a day.” Like everything else worth learning, it's a gradual process that you’ve got to embrace every step of the way.To share the story behind his stellar video creation skills, Jeff Batt, Learning & Development Specialist and Founder of Learning Dojo, joins The Visual Lounge. He takes us back in time to where it all started to talk about his humble beginnings in video creation. Jeff also explains his production process and shares some insightful advice for anyone looking to up their video-making skills.Jeff has a wealth of experience ranging 10+ years in the digital learning and media industry. He also has a strong background in web development and is a regular conference speaker covering eLearning technologies such as Captivate and Camtasia.Learning points from the episode include:00:00 - 00:39 Intro00:40 - 01:46 Matt tells us a bit about Jeff01:47 - 03:27 Jeff shares additional insights about himself03:28 - 05:28 How Jeff got his start in video making05:29 - 08:24 Jeff’s evolution as a video creator08:25 - 10:28 Challenges Jeff first encountered when developing his video skills 10:29 - 15:00 Jeff talks us through his gear setup15:01 - 17:29 The equipment you should get if you’re just starting out17:30 - 21:35 Common mistakes beginners should avoid21:36 - 29:24 Jeff’s video and learning content creation process29:25 - 31:46 Agile vs Waterfall methodologies 31:47 - 40:13 How Jeff plans out multiple pieces of content as opposed to one video40:14 - 42:10 What interface Jeff uses on his Rode Procaster42:11 - 43:44 Where to find Jeff online and on social media43:45 - 52:39 Matt’s speed round questions52:40 - 53:27 OutroImportant links and mentions:Learning Dojo: https://learningdojo.ninja/Learning Dojo’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearningDojoJeff’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffbattlxdTechSmith’s Video Gear Wish List: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/video-gear-wish-list/Learn more about the TechSmith Academy.To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, go to: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/how-i-improved-my-videos/