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WIN SNAGIT: FIll out our survey and we may [randomly] select YOU! http:/...
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WIN SNAGIT: FIll out our survey and we may [randomly] select YOU! http://bit.ly/for... (We'll keep this open until Dec 7th - and let our winners know.)
Voting for the ScreenChamp awards are now open too!! Only 1 screencast can win #ScreenChamp Awards ★ Best in Show ★ http://bit.ly/skF3Me Vote now & once per day thru Dec 16! [2011]
Welcome to the Forge! In this episode, some very special guests talk about Snagit's 20th birthday.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Intro Credits
0:30 - House keeping - win a copy of Snagit, Coach's Eye now in the iTunes App store, and voting will open on Monday for ScreenChamp award winners.
1:32 - Bill Hamilton, President of TechSmith Corporation
13:04 - Snagit commercial
14:30 - Snagit Developers past and present: Dewey Hou, Vice President of Product Development, Paul Middlin, Lead developer Camtasia for Mac, Jason Eagleston, Lead developer for Snagit
28:10 - ScreenChomp commercial
29:47 - Tiffany Wood, Product Manager for Snagit, Tony Dunckel, Vice President Web and Enterprise Services Business Unit
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Simple and FREE, Jing is the perfect way to enhance your fast-paced onli...
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Simple and FREE, Jing is the perfect way to enhance your fast-paced online conversations. Create images and videos of what you see on your computer screen, then share them instantly!
Watch this brief overview video to learn about some of Jing's features, and what it can do for you!
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Details on the next episode: http://bit.ly/pk1KIv
In this episode we ta...
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Details on the next episode: http://bit.ly/pk1KIv
In this episode we talk with Tom Johnson (@tomjohnson), who runs the blog, idratherbewriting.com. Tom is a technical communicator and has some thoughts about using visuals and videos as a technical writer. Dan Nunez makes another video, this time describing the clip board. An easy concept? Maybe, but great for all those who don't know. Brooks Andrus and Mike Kujansuu from TechSmith and introduce a new mobile app from TechSmith, Coaches Eye (www.coacheseye.com). Last, but not least, Shane Lovellette, Product Manager for Camtasia Studio gives us the screencast of the month.
Show Notes:
0:12 - Show Starts - intro and what's coming up on the show
0:37 - Show opening sequence
0:50 - Use #TSCForge on twitter or email us at theforge [at] techsmith.com
1:11 - Screenchamp awards http://bit.y/scre... - lots of great prizes, entries open until October 25 [Date extended from October 17, 2011]
1:41 - Welcome to Tom Johnson http://idratherbe...
Interview with Tom Johnson
2:01 - Tom introduces himself
2:55 - QUESTION: Visually communicating is difficult - why is it difficult for technical communicators, what makes it hard?
3:23 - If you have to translate your content, it is very difficult.
3:52 - If translations isn't a huge factor, then there is a barrier for tech communicators, like what mic, where to record, then how to build it.
4:38 - Lot of lag time between project being worked on and done, and when you could create a video.
5:00 - Technical writers come from writing background and are good with words, so they lean toward writing - but that doesn't necessarily translate to visual interface that software has.
5:43 - Even things not high quality really connects with users.
5:49 - QUESTION: Is there anything technical communicators or others can do to get better to be thinking visually and creating visually?
6:29 - First step is to believe visual products are really powerful.
6:50 - Watching users will change your mind.
7:20 - Actually seeing a user going into use help is a treat.
7:36 - People responded very to screencasts, but they didn't get the name 'screencast.' User understood what they are better when labelled 'video tutorial.'
8:09 - Why am I writing so much text if people can and want to get info from a video.
8:14 - People read when scanning for specific answers.
8:18 - To say videos fit every learning situation is a fallacy.
8:37 - New users really prefer videos as a grounding point
8:49 - First step is to believe that video has power.
8:55 - To get into it, it takes practice and some trial and error.
9:08 - Mistake to think that you have to create high quality content.
9:41 - Having a technical writer take control of the whole process seems to fit the agile software development mode.
10:09 - HOST: Seems like agile method for tech communicators works outside of software model.
10:31 - Seems a lot of technical writers struggle with voice overs
11:18 - People can improve their voice.
11:30 - HOST: Hear from users that they don't like the sound of their own voice.
11:58 - Tip 1: Use a script if doing something formal - can be more casual if not formal. Have two monitors, script on one monitor so you can fix it on the fly.
12:43 - Tip 2: Increase naturalness of audio, read the conceptual parts of the script, and then go off script for the how-to parts of the video.
13:20 - Tip 3: Dub over your own voice. Can replace parts you don't like or need to fix.
13:51 - Thanks to Tom.
Dan Nunez - Clipboard tutorial
14:27 - Introduction to Dan Nunez video
14:36 - Dan's video starts
Introduction to Coach's Eye
22:31 - Meet Brooks and Kuj - bad cop/bad cop talking about Coach's Eye from TechSmith
29:02 - Demo of Coach's Eye begins
35:00 - ScreenChomp commercial
36:35 - Screencast of the Month with Shane Lovellette
41:06 - End Credits
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Prizes, fame, trophies! It's the first-ever ScreenChamp awards. All you need to enter is a screencast! (see 25:50 in this video for details, or http://bit.ly/scr...)
(1 month ago)
In this episode of the Forge we had an awesome lineup.
Mel Aclaro (www.m...
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In this episode of the Forge we had an awesome lineup.
Mel Aclaro (www.melaclaro.com), a professional screencaster, giving his tips for making great screencasts. Dan Nunez, a part-time job enthusiast, bearded guy, and screencast camp attendee giving his 10 commandments of screencasting.
Daniel Foster joined Matt and announced the first ever Screenchamp Awards - screencasting contest. You can check out all the rules and figure out how to enter here: http://bit.ly/scr... - let's just sat there are some *sweet* prizes. (Mac Book Pro, Wacom Bamboo tablet, and more).
0:00 - introduction
0:37 - Forge intro
0:56 - Follow us on twitter #tscForge, @ us at @techsmith
1:02 - email questions, comments, love, hate, or like mail at theforge [at] techsmith.com
1:10 - Mel Aclaro
1:25 - Mel tells a bit about himself
1:55 - Mel is a professional screencaster, and why you don't need to hire a hugh crew to make videos
3:05 - How do we help individuals to become better screencasters
3:30 - 7 keys- pneumonic: "Creating all lively content is easy if you search your [heart or head or heels]"
3:56 - C: Content creation is easier than you think of.
4:30 - A: Audio - make sure you have a good microphone. External mic is helpful.
5:07 - I don't like the sound of my own voice, what can I do?
5:42 - The microphone and the environment are helpful - you can also do some fixing with software once it is recorded.
6:52 - L: Lighting - use 3 point lighting.
7:40 - Poor man's lighting - take advantage of natural lighting.
7:50 - One point in your 3 points of lighting can be a window
8:00 - C: Camera - many camera's available. Get one that you will be most likely to use (maybe even your iPhone)
9:20 - If you buy a camera make sure it has an audio port and a place to connect to tri-pod, lcd screen that flips around so you can check framing is important.
10:17 - E: Editing Software. Be able to edit helps with fixing some of the inconsistencies.
10:48 - If you use a software tool, get to know it.
11:35 - Screencast software - like to include camera video in a screencast.
12:50 - Give yourself some room you can edit, to have flexibility - but you don't have to edit anything.
13:15 - Blogs are great if you're just starting, so you can experiment with Screencasting
13:30 - Categorize screencasts that work on your blog, and create a portfolio to present to customers and clients.
14:14 - Last tips?
14:20 - Take the pressure off yourself - you don't have to do it perfect all the time, script or outline yourself before you make your video.
15:09 Dan Nunez - Ten Commandments of Screencasting or less, or more
15:12 - Oops... darn software remember the place we last started...
15:34 - The real start - How to make your screencasts less aweful.
16:02 - Dan's moustache contest for students
16:20 - Screencast Camp recap
16:52 - TechSmith software is convenient, maybe too convenient.
17:08 - Don't get internet famous for the wrong reasons.
17:16 - 1st Commandment: Hide the Goods
17:20 - Clear off your desktop - anything that doesn't need to be there and don't break the fourth wall.
17:40 - Create a unique user log in.
18:10 - Hid the programs you don't need.
18:36 - Clear up the start menu.
18:54 - Delete the things out of your recycle or trash bin.
19:12 - What to put behind you when using camera video.
19:53 - Choose the right desktop background.
20:15 - Gradients don't work very well - choose a shade of grey (515151)
20:25 - Next Commandment: Honor your resolution.
20:35 - Set your screen resolution to the same size as the video you are trying to create.
20:50 - 720p and 1080p.
21:19 - Older monitors and 4:3
22:00 - A shorter commandment: Don't stay thirsty my friends.
22:05 - Always have a drink nearby.
22:39 - Next Commandment? - Plainly state your intentions.
22:58 - Give your video an appropriate name.
23:10 - First 10 seconds of video, plugged yourself and tell what the viewer is going to learn.
23:20 - Another Commandment: Shameless plug yourself.
23:53 - DanNunez.com theme song.
24:20 - Last Commandment: Get some rest.
24:36 - Dan goes off the rails from not sleeping.
25:41 - Thank you's from Dan.
25:56 - Do you like prizes - 1st Annual Screenchamp awards! http://bit.ly/scr...
26:32 - Doesn't matter what tool you use!
27:11 - Teach, Industry, Entertainment categories.
28:22 - Winners will be announced LIVE! on the Forge in January.
28:44 - Learn more about making great video.
29:40 - Marketing Profs University - get a $200 discount using TechSmith discount: http://bit.ly/mpu...
30:33 - Quick break - Jing Commercial.
31:36 - Dave McCollom - EDU Evangelist - Screencast of the Month
32:35 - Richard Campbell - video on SCORM - how to get results from Camtasia Studio quizzing. Check it out on the TechSmith EDU blog http://blog.techs...
35:44 - We'll be back Thursday October 13th, 2:00 PM Eastern Live - http://visualloun...
35:57 - End Credits.
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Anyway... I hope I explain this right...
I need SWF files - can't really go into why - SnagIt has that, but the MainMenu Maker only creates EXE files - would like to be able to publish this to pretty much any format.
so now i make the menu in menu maker, screen shot it, and then use hot tags. this could be done so much easier if i could just publish to html or to swf~ anyhow the exe format is nice but i think expanding that program would help me a TON!
thanks all - jd
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