When you need to learn something new, what do you do? You probably look for a video. And you’re not alone. Regardless of your industry, if you’re serious about teaching others, growing your business, or building an online course, instructional videos are the best delivery me

What can learning and development professionals learn from marketing experts? That’s the question we tackle in this episode of The Visual Lounge featuring Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist from Beyond the Sky. Danielle specializes in coming up with innovative ways to infuse ma

Want to take your video editing skill to the next level (we’re talking ‘coloring outside the line’ levels)?  Then this episode has your name on it. Cristi Cotovan joins The Visual Lounge to take us through some of the ‘out of the box’ work he’s been doing on Camtasia. Cristi is

A lot of tutorial videos aren’t exactly what you’d call entertaining. In fact, some of them can be pretty boring. But, adding music to a tutorial video can transform even the most mundane topic. A song or sound effect used strategically can engage your audience, add a level of professio

Creating videos can be a work-intensive process – especially when you’re doing everything from scratch. But it doesn’t need to take eons to come up with a well-rounded video, and that’s what Andy Owen, the Social Engagement and Video Manager at TechSmith, discusses in this episode of Th

Are you ready to upgrade your microphone but aren’t sure where to start in the complex world of audio equipment and microphones? You’re in luck. This episode of The Visual Lounge is all about audio – how to pick the best equipment, how to use it correctly, mistakes to watch out for, and

Your customers rely on your software help and support content to ensure they can actually use your software. But what happens when your support documentation doesn’t actually support anyone? Unfortunately, it usually means unnecessary calls to your tech support department, angry a

Here’s the thing about lighting, it doesn’t just affect picture quality. It also sets the mood and tone for any video you’re creating. So, if you’re looking for tips on how to use camera lighting to your advantage, this episode of The Visual Lounge is a good place to start. Matt Pierce,

Video creation skills aren’t “built in a day.” Like everything else worth learning, it’s a gradual process that you’ve got to embrace every step of the way. To share the story behind his stellar video creation skills, Jeff Batt, Learning & Development Specialist an

Want some video creation and editing tips? Who better to ask than a teacher? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, we invited Jayne Davids, Camtasia Trainer, Video Editor at her company, Raiveon Video Specialists to share with us her tutorial video advice. Jayne shares thoughts on how y

Research shows that bad audio is the single most important factor in people stopping watching videos. Simply put, bad audio means no viewers. And, of course, as video creators, we want viewers! So how can you improve the quality of your audio recording to get perfect audio for your vide

Tutorial videos are a fantastic way to connect with your audience through teaching and learning. But is there such a thing as a one-size-fits-all tutorial video workflow? Josh Cavalier has over 25 years of experience in learning and development and is a passionate instructional video cr

If anyone can help you gain the confidence to get behind the camera, press record, and create video content, it’s Andrew Kan. Andrew Kan is a leading YouTube video creator who’s worked with TubeBuddy, Salesforce, and other big brands to create videos that audiences find valuable and enj

What’s the best process or framework for creating videos that leave an impact? The truth is that every video creator does things differently. And you’ve got to find whatever works for you. Oz du Soleil is someone who’s found a process that works for him. He’s the host behind Excel on Fi

What’s the secret to great visual design? We asked Connie Malamed, The eLearning Coach, to share her expertise on both eLearning and visual design in this episode of The Visual Lounge. Connie helps people build their instructional design skills. She’s a consultant, an author, and spe

How do you ensure great learning design? Whether you’re working with video, PDFs, or blog posts to deliver training content, visual elements are key to delivering a clear message to your audience. Mel Milloway, Learning Experience Design Manager at Miro, joined this episode of The Vi

Video has revolutionized the delivery of information and training content. Whether you are teaching people through online content or training internal coworkers, using video to share knowledge is becoming an expectation.  Don’t make folks spend their time pouring through

Becoming a content creator is a dream that many people have these days. But it’s far from an easy road to follow. It takes a great deal of grit, determination, and a commitment to learning and growing to get your channel off the ground. On top of that, there’s also the big learning proc

What makes a solid explainer video? The kind that gets your point across fast, without confusion, and equips the audience with all they need to know. There are many components that go into a good explainer video. Lee Lefever, Co-Founder of Common Craft, breaks them down in this episode

No one can completely stress the importance of videos, images, and infographics in today’s world. Since humans are quite visual in their understanding, these media have the potential to send engagement levels soaring. However, there’s one major issue to tackle. With so many cho