As Virtual Video Walks enters its 4th month I thought I would share some tips which could help get the best video when shooting with a Smartphone. 1. Shoot in Landscape Mode2 black vertical lines will instantly make your footage look amateurish. Your TV and PC is landscape so it makes sense to shoot your … Continue reading 10 tips for capturing professional Smartphone video
Tag: Learning Technology
Tips for professionals wanting to introduce video learning
I recently asked my Twitter followers a question; Video production seems to be an intimidating area of work and people assume they have to match Hollywood standards. It would be lovely to produce videos of that quality, however I don't think organisations have millions of pounds in their training budget to fund a training video! … Continue reading Tips for professionals wanting to introduce video learning
Writing for Instructional Design
I had the pleasure of attending Connie Malamed's session, Instructional Design - Crash Course in Visual Design, at January's Learning Technologies event. Inspired, I ordered her book Visual Design Solutions on the train home and later downloaded the free ebook Writing for Instructional Design, both can be ordered via theelearningcoach.com. Connie explains that; "Writing is one of the most … Continue reading Writing for Instructional Design
Guerrilla video learning
During Kineo's week of webinars I attended their webinar Go Gurrilla - how to make memorable and affordable learning videos. The 2 speakers, James and Mark, explained that Kineo have shot a variety of learning videos with a range of budgets. During the webinar they shared lots of practical tips for filming and advised on the … Continue reading Guerrilla video learning
YouTube and Self Directed Learning
Think with Goggle shared an article in Dec-17 Why you should lean into how-to content in 2018. Their research uncovered YouTube viewers don’t just want to be entertained by cat videos they are hungry for learning content. Viewers aren’t just looking to brush up on skills they already have—they’re also hoping to acquire completely new … Continue reading YouTube and Self Directed Learning
Online Video Learning
Hands up who has been faced with a problem and turned to YouTube? I would take at guess that we all have at some point, and probably using a mobile device. I think we can agree that Online Video Learning is here to stay. With YouTube being the 2nd biggest search engine, after Google, it … Continue reading Online Video Learning
#LT18uk Day 2
During day 1 my initial intention was to share a brief reflection after each session. After the lunch time session I realised I was missing out of network opportunities during breaks as I was hiding away in a corner. I took a different approach for Day 2 so I could talk to people and explore the … Continue reading #LT18uk Day 2
Learning Technologies #LT18uk
As I write this I am on the train to London to attend the Learning Technologies Conference at Olympia London. I have selected the conference sessions I am attending and gained a seat at Towards Maturity's 2018 Benchmark. It's going to be a busy few days, but I am excited at attending this event for … Continue reading Learning Technologies #LT18uk
