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Choosing the Right Images and Videos

Choosing the Right Images and Videos

FromThe Visual Lounge


Choosing the Right Images and Videos

FromThe Visual Lounge

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Getting started with video creation? Then one of the most basic things you need to master is how to choose the right types of videos and images to get your message across.With that in mind, Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador at TechSmith, talks about the ABCs of making videos in this episode of The Visual Lounge. As he tells us, video creation isn’t as hard as some people make it out to be. But there are some key decisions that can either make or break the final product.Learn the secret formula for a great video structure, as well as what kind of videos or images to use in different scenarios in the full episode. Learning points from the episode include:02:55 - 05:08 Matt shares a few things to keep in mind as you start creating videos05:09 - 07:03 Why the purpose of your video is important07:04 - 09:15 How to think about the structure of your videos09:16 - 14:59 The basic parts of a video15:00 - 18:49 Matt talks about video structure in terms of a bigger framework19:50 - 22:21 How to budget the time you spend on different aspects of your video22:22 - 22:56 Picking the right visuals22:57 - 27:56 What equipment do you need to make videos27:57 - 24:21 Goals vs Outcomes when creating videos24:22 - 26:09 Choosing the right images and/or videos for an information share out26:10 - 32:13 Choosing the right images and/or videos for repeated questions32:14 - 39:35 Things to consider as you go through repeated questions39:36 - 45:39 Choosing the right images and/or videos for training45:40 - 49:47 Choosing the right images and/or videos for feedback 49:48 - 55:55 Matt’s tips for anyone starting out 55:56 - 57:22 Conclusion57:23 - 57:47 OutroLearn more about the TechSmith Academy.
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.