The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2014

by Jennie Ruby    How can you use your voiceover script to keep the learner's attention within an eLearning lesson? How short is our typical learner's attention span these days, after all? Probably Make that voice conversational rather than academic in style. Two sentences?

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Grab Attention First! Two Voices… and Both with Energy. If you remember “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” you’ll recall the sound made by the unseen adult speaking to Sally or Lucy, Linus or Charlie Brown. It was a “wah, wah, wah” sound made by a trombone in the background. It’s also OK to laugh on occasion.).

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

The other day I had a chance to ask Eric Lee a few questions about being a voice artist , storytelling, how he got started and why high quality audio is so important for effective eLearning. Kapp: You are in a rather unique area of online learning development, you are a voice artist.

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Storyboard Hero

MARCH 7, 2024

Pay attention to details such as color palettes, lighting, and composition to reinforce the story’s themes and mood. Sound Effects: Sound effects add depth and realism to the scene, helping to create a sense of immersion and atmosphere. Add all important details about your projects.

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fewStones

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here’s why animation is a powerful tool for engaging audiences on social media: Grabs attention: With so much content competing for attention on social media, animation stands out on social media due to its visual appeal and uniqueness compared to photos or text posts.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s a skill that can be trained and learned, just like writing voice-over scripts or writing multiple-choice questions. Get specific about what the behavior is and what it looks or sounds like. Pay attention to whether the SME is giving you enough concrete details to use in your scenario, and ask for more examples if needed.

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Docebo

MARCH 9, 2023

4: Consider organizational culture Content needs a voice! Learning should reflect the voice and culture of the organization that’s doing the teaching. People want to pay attention to it—it’s gripping. Sam Amin and Wynnona Haynes-McMahan (Director of Talent Development at Docebo) unpack these three elements in the webinar.

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SweetRush

MARCH 30, 2021

Tip 1: Use the Right Voice. Unlike dialogue, which is specific to the actual words your characters will be speaking, voice has more to do with the general feeling you want to evoke. . Voice is usually driven by your client, their brand, and how they talk to their customers. . Tip 4: Include Direction for the Voice-Over Actor .

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OpenSesame

JULY 20, 2014

And all the robotic voices? We believe our work can be instructionally sound AND entertaining. I get it: robotic voices are easy to understand and we have to make sure the audio in an elearning course is clear. A more conversational tone helps hold participants’ attention. Remember the movie Braveheart ? You’re right.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 24, 2017

That kind of exponential growth should raise the eyebrows of anyone who wants to grab the attention of Facebook’s 1.71 However, there’s a huge difference between doing video, and doing video well, and one of them is knowing when to use captions vs. sound. It’s TV ads with the sound turned off.” billion monthly users.

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OpenSesame

JULY 20, 2014

And all the robotic voices? We believe our work can be instructionally sound AND entertaining. I get it: robotic voices are easy to understand and we have to make sure the audio in an elearning course is clear. A more conversational tone helps hold participants’ attention. Remember the movie Braveheart ? You’re right.

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Roundtable Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Spatial Audio and Sound Effects Sound effects help shape immersive experiences to invoke realism, guide learners with audio cues, and improve situational awareness. In short, sound effects are another way of bringing immersive training to life. Spatial audio emulates the origin of sound, from direction to distance.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

If something is interesting people will choose to pay attention to it because, well, it interests them! Examples : Audio levels are too high or too low, the sound quality is bad, the narrator is monotoned, or the narration itself is dull or unnatural sounding. Their audio sounds terrible. Poor Audio.

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E-learning Uncovered

JULY 20, 2016

Upon hearing these few measures, I let out a breath, put away my phone, and give the story my full attention. But attention-grabbing e-learning is essential in today’s world. Here are four ways to design attention-grabbing e-learning. You’ll get their attention and show them that you understand their world. Tell a story.

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LearnDash

JUNE 29, 2022

Consider adding a unique opening to your message and multimedia elements to get customers’ attention. To end your email, try to sound friendly and professional. Use your brand’s tone of voice and be straightforward with your message. It sounds great but, what does this really mean? Automation can make your life easier.

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Spark Your Interest

APRIL 11, 2024

Use Murf’s lifelike AI voices for podcasts, videos, and professional presentations. You can also customize the video to include personal avatars and your voice. For example, asking it to provide a scenario that sounds correct but isn’t. Murf.ai – Make studio-quality voiceovers in minutes.

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Mindflash

AUGUST 16, 2016

Use a Quality Mic & Eliminate Background Noise – Test your gear in the environment in which you will be recording to see if the microphone you are using is professional sounding and that there are no noises in the background. Silence acts to actually get the listener’s attention rather than to turn it off.

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Learning Visions

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

I haven''t listened to it (I mean, who wants to hear her own voice?), but Connie assures me that we both sound reasonably intelligent. Connie Malamed, world renowned as The eLearning Coach, and one of the better human beings in this world, interviewed me for a podcast a few weeks ago.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s also a way to establish who you are in your industry—to find a voice and a perspective that sets you apart from your competition. If this sounds like you, then blogging may be less a marketing task that needs to be completed, and more a welcome relief. In other words, it lets you define your brand. Blog about it.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2022

A song or sound effect used strategically can engage your audience, add a level of professionalism to your content, and make your product stand out. Camtasia makes it simple add music to your videos, remove background noise from your voice over, and more. Draw attention to specific information. Easily add music to your videos.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Instead of using the narration of a human speaker (such as an audiobook), this is usually done by utilizing an automated voice. With this feature, users may listen to web information, magazines, and online publications on their e-reader while having the option to change the speaker’s voice and speech pace.

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ansrsource - Accelerating Better Ways to Learn!

MARCH 20, 2024

As I moved along my career continuum, I was able to illuminate diverse other voices at “the table.” This is an example of changing things by being a voice at the table. One of the things I am most proud of in my career is a grant-funded retention program for underrepresented populations that I led.

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OpenSesame

MAY 10, 2021

By being authentic, exercising sound judgment, and expressing empathy—all behaviors that Jacinda Ardern and others like her consistently put into action. . It takes an intentional effort by leaders to recognize, welcome, and reward everyone’s unique voice and contributions. And how can a manager gain people’s trust?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

If you’re recording with mobile devices or lower end cameras, they will most likely have very poor built-in mics that are designed to pick up a wide pattern of sound. For capturing location sounds, or dialog between 2 or more people, we recommend a shotgun mic. How to Prepare a Room for Quality Voice Overs. Sound moves in waves.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Videos are the richest form of readily available media, including text, animations, voice-overs, music, camera footage, photographs, etc., These can be engaging and have higher retention, especially with students’ short attention spans. which is why they are a no-brainer. it caters to everyone.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2022

Just like storytelling has nuances, audiobooks should also include a few aspects to capture readers’ attention and deliver a good experience. The most important among these are the design and flow of the content, voice clarity, quality, and speed controls. Voice quality – A monotonous voice can fall flat on your ears.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 27, 2010

Integrating the perfect voice into an online course, video or slide show enhances the audience’s perception and enjoyment of the program. On the other hand, choosing a voice that doesn’t fit can sometimes feel like fingernails scraping across a blackboard. They also need disciplined voice control and excellent enunciation.

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Learning Pool

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you think about some of the people who have drawn global attention to the issue of climate change, she is surely towards the top of the list – but we don’t all have to sit on the steps of the Riksdag to make our voices heard. One of the most valuable contributions we can make is to: use our voice to inform and influence others.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 26, 2023

Quiet except for the shrill sound of children laughing. And the tranquil voice of an old woman… as she regales nearly a dozen tots of all sizes with tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata*. Picture this scene in the 1980s. Make it black and white if you will. Somewhere in South Madras*. A hot summer evening. A house on a quiet street.

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2018

People who don’t value audio haven’t been paying attention. Sound Learning. The use of music, narrative, and even the occasional sound effect adds a critical component to the experience. With the right voice and the right wording, they feel more like they are in a conversation than in a lesson. They scan it.

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Kitaboo

JULY 1, 2022

Interactive eBooks have enjoyed great love and attention from readers of all ages, especially with Amazon Polly. Whether it’s the storybooks or the learning materials the more colorful and interactive the books the more they attract and hold the attention of the young readers. What is Amazon Polly?

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Clive on Learning

MARCH 28, 2018

After 20 minutes or so, you begin to feel your voice is sounding a bit boring. But you can’t help feeling that you weren’t doing enough to keep the audience’s attention. Here are my six suggestions for a virtual classroom experience that holds attention and gets the job done. Remember, relevance drives out resistance.

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Play.ht

APRIL 15, 2024

Claude by Anthropic Claude is another generative AI chatbot that’s gained attention for its ethical AI framework and customizable conversational abilities. Templates, plugins, and user-friendly interfaces help make the creation of chatbots align with specific brand voices and operational needs. What is the best AI chat bot?

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Coorpacademy

MARCH 20, 2023

3 tips for better listening Active listening is the practice of focusing your attention fully on the other person, to ensure that you fully understand what they are saying. Remember also to silence the little voice inside you that sometimes sounds when you are talking to others. It is an excellent way to exchange. Basic, simple.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you make videos — especially how-to and explainer videos — you will almost certainly need to record voice overs. In fact, depending on how many videos you create, you may have to do a lot of voice over work. For many people, the thought of recording their voice and sharing it with the world is horrifying.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? In fact, big time Hollywood productions have teams dedicated to all different facets of sound. Many people take sound production for granted as it’s not as noticeable as moving images on a screen. How To Get The Right Sound.

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Thinkdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Best Known For: Its vast library of GoAnimate voices and ease of use. Synthesia Top Features: AI avatars, AI voice, video templates, and an editing studio. Users can do things like add subtitles, change text, use a stock library, and choose music & sound wave options. Best Known For: Text-to-video capability, voice cloning.

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