Does anyone have any best practices for using voice over in Articulate Storyline 2, esp. selectively (some screens would have it, others wouldn't)? What's the best way to do it, etc? Thanks! Anna
If I have slides with no audio in a narrated course, I always indicate that in text on the slide. I try to avoid those situation though by adding at least 1 sentence of audio.
Thanks, Julie. Do you record right in Articulate, or do you use a separate software and then import audio to each slide? Which software, if so? Esp. if you have to edit..is there a free one? Just looking for best practices, etc. Thanks! Appreciate ur help!
If I use audio, I use it consistently on all main screens, but I might leave it off and instead use text on screen for the following: - Quiz questions - Feedback layers - Marker text - Some types of "click and read" interactions
I've read some research that says it's better from a cognitive psychology standpoint to allow people to read certain things at their own pace so they can absorb the information better (instead of just hearing it once). The things in the list above usually fit that.
I also use Audacity to edit my voice recordings. I usually speak slowly when I record to enunciate and avoid flubbing up, but then I speed up my voice in Audacity as well as remove breathe sounds and other noises. I was recently given the tip to record using my iPhone's voice memos feature. I tried it and it turned out really clear. I've used professional microphones that sounded a lot worse, so I think I will be using my iPhone from now on!
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Hi Anna,
If I have slides with no audio in a narrated course, I always indicate that in text on the slide. I try to avoid those situation though by adding at least 1 sentence of audio.
Cheers,
Julie
Thanks, Julie. Do you record right in Articulate, or do you use a separate software and then import audio to each slide? Which software, if so? Esp. if you have to edit..is there a free one? Just looking for best practices, etc. Thanks! Appreciate ur help!
Hi Anna,
I have always used professional voiceover so I import mp3 files into Storyline. The talent uses Audacity as do I. This software is free.
Cheers,
Julie
Hi Anna,
I also wanted to share a collection of forum discussions and articles about recording narration:
Best of luck with your project!
Thank you so much everyone!! Really appreciate it!!
If I use audio, I use it consistently on all main screens, but I might leave it off and instead use text on screen for the following:
- Quiz questions
- Feedback layers
- Marker text
- Some types of "click and read" interactions
I've read some research that says it's better from a cognitive psychology standpoint to allow people to read certain things at their own pace so they can absorb the information better (instead of just hearing it once). The things in the list above usually fit that.
I also use Audacity to edit my voice recordings. I usually speak slowly when I record to enunciate and avoid flubbing up, but then I speed up my voice in Audacity as well as remove breathe sounds and other noises. I was recently given the tip to record using my iPhone's voice memos feature. I tried it and it turned out really clear. I've used professional microphones that sounded a lot worse, so I think I will be using my iPhone from now on!
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