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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Hey Folks!
First time taking a stab at an eLearning challenge! Here...we...go!
1. I use a Blue Yeti Microphone with a Blue pop filter attached. I mainly record in Adobe Audition, yet I use Audacity at times.
2. Dangit, Requires a photo. Well here's the deal. I alter my workspace for VO sessions. I remove a bunch of things etc. But mainly I have this extremely ugly VO booth I made for my Mic, it's eggshell and foamcore and beastly. I barely fit my head in it, but it does an OK job! (I'll make up for the lack of a picture in the future...promise)
3. Three tips? Done.
1. Get familiar with your content. Read it. Speak it. Say it to someone else if you can, even your dog. These things will help it sound like you are actually talking to someone, not like it's your job and you are reading something.
2. Turn off all other electronics in the room. Lights, radios, printers, etc. You'd be surprised what makes noise that you tune out, but others will hear in your recordings. This is a big one. I had a monitor that made a high pitched whine in my recordings. I never noticed, because I was used to it, until someone said something.
3. Have some fun. If you make a mistake keep going until you've finished. Then keep on going again and do something like use a funny accent. This helps you relax after a mistake, and gets you ready for your re-record.
First time taking a stab at an eLearning challenge! Here...we...go!
1. I use a Blue Yeti Microphone with a Blue pop filter attached. I mainly record in Adobe Audition, yet I use Audacity at times.
2. Dangit, Requires a photo. Well here's the deal. I alter my workspace for VO sessions. I remove a bunch of things etc. But mainly I have this extremely ugly VO booth I made for my Mic, it's eggshell and foamcore and beastly. I barely fit my head in it, but it does an OK job! (I'll make up for the lack of a picture in the future...promise)
3. Three tips? Done.
1. Get familiar with your content. Read it. Speak it. Say it to someone else if you can, even your dog. These things will help it sound like you are actually talking to someone, not like it's your job and you are reading something.
2. Turn off all other electronics in the room. Lights, radios, printers, etc. You'd be surprised what makes noise that you tune out, but others will hear in your recordings. This is a big one. I had a monitor that made a high pitched whine in my recordings. I never noticed, because I was used to it, until someone said something.
3. Have some fun. If you make a mistake keep going until you've finished. Then keep on going again and do something like use a funny accent. This helps you relax after a mistake, and gets you ready for your re-record.