E-Learning Challenge #45: Challenge | Recap
If you’re like many course designers, you’ve probably had to record some audio for your e-learning courses. And recording audio is one of the si...
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Great topic!
I've been doing more and more audio recording at work, so I am looking forward to reading what others are doing and learning some great advice!
@Tim and @Tom - thank you for the useful blog posts! I will definitely refer back to those, as I have much to learn.
@Tricia - Thanks for the tip about TSA and headphones as carry-ons! You're right about getting used to the sound of your own voice. I used to cringe, but I'm finally getting used to it, and getting better at controlling it, I hope. I'll never be professional voiceover quality, but I've started to enjoy recording anyway. p.s. Your husband's photography is gorgeous!
At my work, we've been doing a series of informational online modules as part of change management. Here's our process that has worked well for us, although it isn't the fastest:
1. My manager writes a draft of a script in Google docs and I edit it, then we collaborate on the final. She puts everything in a table so each row is a scene. The columns have the script, a description of what visual she wants to go with each section of the script, and then any other notes.
2. I record the script first, using Camtasia Studio, saying a few versions of each line so I can pick the best one. I save each section, numbering and naming them for organization.
3. I then edit the script recordings in Camtasia Studio, picking out the best, taking out any umms, adding space, taking out space, normalizing the volume, reducing noise, etc. I save these in numerous mp3 files, by section or phrase, numbering and naming them again carefully for organization.
4. I import the mp3 files into Storyline and then build the visuals around the audio on each slide. Sometimes short screencasts, which I do with either Storyline or Camtasia, sometimes just graphics and interactions in Storyline.
Work is too noisy, mainly because of the air conditioning going on all the time, so I work from home when I'm recording.
I record from my closet because it's quiet in there and the clothes are good at dampening the sound. (I have to turn up the temperature on our air conditioner too, so it doesn't blow loudly while I'm recording). I use a Logitech USB headset.
I'm sure I could have a better setup than this, but it's been working pretty well so far.
I've been doing more and more audio recording at work, so I am looking forward to reading what others are doing and learning some great advice!
@Tim and @Tom - thank you for the useful blog posts! I will definitely refer back to those, as I have much to learn.
@Tricia - Thanks for the tip about TSA and headphones as carry-ons! You're right about getting used to the sound of your own voice. I used to cringe, but I'm finally getting used to it, and getting better at controlling it, I hope. I'll never be professional voiceover quality, but I've started to enjoy recording anyway. p.s. Your husband's photography is gorgeous!
At my work, we've been doing a series of informational online modules as part of change management. Here's our process that has worked well for us, although it isn't the fastest:
1. My manager writes a draft of a script in Google docs and I edit it, then we collaborate on the final. She puts everything in a table so each row is a scene. The columns have the script, a description of what visual she wants to go with each section of the script, and then any other notes.
2. I record the script first, using Camtasia Studio, saying a few versions of each line so I can pick the best one. I save each section, numbering and naming them for organization.
3. I then edit the script recordings in Camtasia Studio, picking out the best, taking out any umms, adding space, taking out space, normalizing the volume, reducing noise, etc. I save these in numerous mp3 files, by section or phrase, numbering and naming them again carefully for organization.
4. I import the mp3 files into Storyline and then build the visuals around the audio on each slide. Sometimes short screencasts, which I do with either Storyline or Camtasia, sometimes just graphics and interactions in Storyline.
Work is too noisy, mainly because of the air conditioning going on all the time, so I work from home when I'm recording.
I record from my closet because it's quiet in there and the clothes are good at dampening the sound. (I have to turn up the temperature on our air conditioner too, so it doesn't blow loudly while I'm recording). I use a Logitech USB headset.
I'm sure I could have a better setup than this, but it's been working pretty well so far.