Corporate Podcasting Expressway

I was recently asked about best practice in terms of video podcasting & recording techniques.
Specifically the question was asked by a speaker who we will be recording this weekend.

In terms of tools we have been using Adobe, imac and Camptasia.
Kitwise: 2x 3CCD based DV Cams and 1x single channel wireless mic + 1x wired mic.

It is important to brief the speaker on the following areas:

• Articulation of words, including gaps between long speaking sections
• Ensuring what we call, ‘in range’ shots. We use a cover cam that records from a wide angle and in parallel the main camera that focuses on the speaker. The wide angle cover cam includes capturing any slides/powerpoint activity to assure post production timings.
• We have it on good authority that the attention span for viewers is approx 45 seconds, therefore, the camera person may ask for selective shots after a conference to create subtle interludes between the session. NB In addition, avoid panning in and out too much.
• When recording an audience it is best to get a disclaimer signed that also authorises the permission for recording them.
• For video podcasting it is likely that the final images/output will be small, therefore, selective recording of close-ups is recommended.
• Sound quality is important - an external mic on a long cable is recommended (safely positioned) for audience questions.
• In a conference situation a variety of seating arrangements are possible - a personal preference is what we describe as workshop style, i.e: lay out tables in a clustered diamond shape with 4-5 seats - again with safe access.
• Take stills of specific exhibits for inclusion at a later date.
• Test all equipment, keep spare batteries & audit pre+post packing.
• Agree a high-level structure of the session but allowing the speaker/facilitator to be creative.

At the end of the day it is all about creating a valuable experience even if a 3 hour session becomes 12mins of video.
In terms of educational seminars - Video Screencasting / latter inclusion within an online education seminar agreeing core
subject areas, fading between each one with a good intro, flags to each section and a good summary can all help to make a worthwhile refresher and engaging viewing experience.

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The latest Know-wow show is now available through i-tunes and over the next few days through Videopodcasts.TV

This month we focus on how the monthly video podcast rather than the fortnightly audio podcast will change.

To summarise:

Video podcasts will now not be monthly. Instead, they will focus on specific examples or talking through case studies
Audio podcasts will be fortnightly and instead of a selective Corporate Podcasting topic followed by a white paper, they
will be shorter and focus on everyday potential corporate application of New media tools, for example: Corporate Podcasting,
internal communication strategies and complementing general marketing and sales approaches.

Premium casts and a downloadable course will be available over the coming weeks.

My personal Thanks to Travis Vega for his awesome music.

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This month you will notice the Christmas Decor in the background!
I wish all the viewers all the Best for Christmas and the new Year.

This month we look at the concepts and strategies for effective Corporate Content Remediation Strategies, for example renewing corporate knowledge in the context of eLearning, compliance, knowledge Management, governance, branding  and standardising competencies.
Just imagine when corporations merge or the products and services change. Then, dependent knowledge assets must be reviewed too:

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The latest Know-wow show is now available through i-tunes and over the next few days through Videopodcasts.TV

For those that missed last month’s podcast through itunes (it was released on 30th November). I’ve updated my You Tube account so that you can view it here.

We featured the core services in eLearning, Corporate Knowledge Management Tools and eInduction services my company, Knowledge Hemispheres offers:

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The latest Know-wow show is now available through i-tunes and over the next few days through Videopodcasts.TV

This month we review Quality Assurance and Control:

* How can one define Quality in a project
* What is the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control?
* How can we construct comprehensive quality criteria.

NB this podcast can also be downloaded onto your video ipod.

All The Best
Dr Savi S Arora

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The latest Know-wow show is now available through i-tunes and over the next few days through Videopodcasts.TV

This month we outline a number of Learning management Strategies.
In addition, we discuss the concept of eLearning learning objects and how they can be applied to core learning initiatives.

NB this podcast can also be downloaded onto your video ipod.

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The latest Know-wow show is now available through i-tunes and over the next few days through Videopodcasts.TV

Another Special Video tutorial episode (2 of 2) introducing the Knowledge Store for instant downloadable project templates and a variety of best practicd audio and video content and a view of the Phonecasting application sites.

NB This particular Video podcast incorporates both picture-in-picture and also an in-parallel screen cam recording. Therefore, the video quality is compromised in favour of the views of each application.

NB this podcast can also be downloaded onto your video ipod.

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