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Mistakes – everyone makes them, but most of the time we try to hide them. What should we be doing instead?
Acknowledging that we’re not perfect while looking for ways ‘level up’ in every single video we make.
That’s why in this episode of The Visual Lounge, Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador, explores the six top mistakes he still makes in his videos. Matt doesn’t just point out the blunders, he also gives clear and precise steps on how to tackle them.
So, if you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in your videos, you’re in pretty good company. In Matt’s view, perfection is a tough goal to meet, but taking a proactive approach to get better at video creation is the way forward.
Learning points from the episode include:
00:00 - 00:19 Intro
00:20 - 02:08 Why we’re going to be discussing common video mistakes
02:09 - 04:51 The importance of leaving breathing room when making videos
04:52 - 07:24 How to solve the issue of leaving breathing room in videos
07:25 - 15:55 Why you should map out your video content beforehand
15:56 - 17:42 The importance of being intentional about editing
17:43 - 19:24 Why people make the mistake of not being aggressive during the editing process
19:25 - 20:56 Things to consider when editing
20:57 - 26:26 Why you should dial it down on the transitions
26:27 - 31:24 The importance of watching your videos before rendering it
31:25 - 40:39 Why analyzing your video afterward is necessary
40:40 - 42:23 Matt gives a recap of the 6 common mistakes he tends to make in video creation
42:24 - 42:42 Outro

Important links and mentions:
Download Camtasia 2022: https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia-upgrade.html (https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia-upgrade.html)
Learn more about the https://academy.techsmith.com/?utm_source=podcastandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=visualloungeandutm_content=videomistakes (TechSmith Academy)

Getting started with video creation? Then one of the most basic things you need to master is how to choose the right types of videos and images to get your message across.
With that in mind, Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador at TechSmith, talks about the ABCs of making videos in this episode of The Visual Lounge. As he tells us, video creation isn’t as hard as some people make it out to be. But there are some key decisions that can either make or break the final product.
Learn the secret formula for a great video structure, as well as what kind of videos or images to use in different scenarios in the full episode.
Learning points from the episode include:
02:55 - 05:08 Matt shares a few things to keep in mind as you start creating videos
05:09 - 07:03 Why the purpose of your video is important
07:04 - 09:15 How to think about the structure of your videos
09:16 - 14:59 The basic parts of a video
15:00 - 18:49 Matt talks about video structure in terms of a bigger framework
19:50 - 22:21 How to budget the time you spend on different aspects of your video
22:22 - 22:56 Picking the right visuals
22:57 - 27:56 What equipment do you need to make videos
27:57 - 24:21 Goals vs Outcomes when creating videos
24:22 - 26:09 Choosing the right images and/or videos for an information share out
26:10 - 32:13 Choosing the right images and/or videos for repeated questions
32:14 - 39:35 Things to consider as you go through repeated questions
39:36 - 45:39 Choosing the right images and/or videos for training
45:40 - 49:47 Choosing the right images and/or videos for feedback
49:48 - 55:55 Matt’s tips for anyone starting out
55:56 - 57:22 Conclusion
57:23 - 57:47 Outro

Learn more about the https://www.techsmith.com/academy.html (TechSmith Academy).

Camtasia 2022 unlocks even more great features and capabilities than ever before.
Joe Dearman, User Experience, and Brooks Andrus, Product Technical Manager at TechSmith, hopped on to this episode of The Visual Lounge to share their favorite features, what to expect from Camtasia 2022, how its “epic cursors” work, and much more.
Joe and Brooks take us behind the scenes of Camtasia’s development and how this new iteration aims to help video creators level up their content. Find out what new features to expect and see some sneak peek demos in the full episode.
Learning points from the episode include:
0:00 – 4:06 Intro
4:07 – 5:39 The elevator pitch for Camtasia 2022
5:40 – 7:46 The path from idea to delivery
7:47 – 10:59 What’s new with cursors in Camtasia 2022
11:00 – 14:39 Why the TechSmith team decided to focus on cursors
14:40 – 19:37 Why cursors are the new “lead actor” of videos
19:37 – 21:10 How to avoid overdoing it with cursor sizes
21:11 – 22:45 Camtastia demo time
22:46 – 27:20 Building a new central location in Camtasia
27:20 – 35:08 Camtasia’s new templates and assets
35:09 – 40:06 The stars of the new library and what was most fun to develop
40:07 – 46:06 How to use Audiate within Camtasia to edit audio with text
46:06 – 48:08 Brooks' and Joe’s top Camtasia features
48:08 – 50:47 What it’s been like working in the TechSmith development team
50:47 – 58:22 Speed round
58:22 – 59:22 Outro

Important links and mentions:
Camtasia: https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html (https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html)
What’s New in Camtasia 2022: https://www.techsmith.com/learn/tutorials/camtasia/whats-new-camtasia/ (https://www.techsmith.com/learn/tutorials/camtasia/whats-new-camtasia/)
Upgrade to Camtasia 2022: https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia-upgrade.html (https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia-upgrade.html)

Learn more about the https://www.techsmith.com/academy.html (TechSmith Academy).

Introducing video content to your arsenal is not an easy task. It’s a gradual procedure, and mistakes will certainly be made along the way. But that’s OK.
In this episode, master virtual trainer Kassy LaBorie joins Matt Pierce on The Visual Lounge for a step-by-step tutorial on how to create her first video for her business. From the early planning stages to nailing your script (or deciding whether you need one), Matt and Kassy discuss how to navigate the basics when stepping into the world of video.
Learning points from the episode include:
00:00 – 01:10 – Intro
01:10 – 01:51 – Matt introduces Kassy
01:51 – 02:47 – Matt introduces the premise of the episode
02:48 – 04:29 – Why Kassy wants to make a video
04:29 – 05:31 – Matt and Kassy discuss advantages of video content
05:31 – 08:44 – Kassy explains her ideas for her first video
08:44 – 12:48 – Pinpointing an ideal outcome for the video
12:50 – 15:53 – Choosing how to host a video
15:54 – 20:39 – Measuring whether a video is serving its purpose
20:41 – 24:32 – Forming a message to connect with the target audience
30:53 – 37:51 – How to formulate a scripting plan
38:23 – 48:56 – Building on from engaging introductions
49:06 – 57:11 – Kassy asks Matt final questions and next steps
57:12 – 58:46 – Outro

Important links and mentions:
Kassy’s website: https://kassyconsulting.com/
Connect with Kassy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/
TechSmith Academy Scripting Course: https://academy.techsmith.com/basics-of-writing-using-scripts

Learn more about the https://academy.techsmith.com (TechSmith Academy).

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 and Development Specialist and Founder of Learning Dojo, joins The Visual Lounge. He takes us back in time to where it all started to talk about his humble beginnings in video creation. Jeff also explains his production process and shares some insightful advice for anyone looking to up their video-making skills.
Jeff has a wealth of experience ranging 10+ years in the digital learning and media industry. He also has a strong background in web development and is a regular conference speaker covering eLearning technologies such as Captivate and Camtasia.
Learning points from the episode include:
00:00 - 00:39 Intro
00:40 - 01:46 Matt tells us a bit about Jeff
01:47 - 03:27 Jeff shares additional insights about himself
03:28 - 05:28 How Jeff got his start in video making
05:29 - 08:24 Jeff’s evolution as a video creator
08:25 - 10:28 Challenges Jeff first encountered when developing his video skills
10:29 - 15:00 Jeff talks us through his gear setup
15:01 - 17:29 The equipment you should get if you’re just starting out
17:30 - 21:35 Common mistakes beginners should avoid
21:36 - 29:24 Jeff’s video and learning content creation process
29:25 - 31:46 Agile vs Waterfall methodologies
31:47 - 40:13 How Jeff plans out multiple pieces of content as opposed to one video
40:14 - 42:10 What interface Jeff uses on his Rode Procaster
42:11 - 43:44 Where to find Jeff online and on social media
43:45 - 52:39 Matt’s speed round questions
52:40 - 53:27 Outro

Important links and mentions:
Learning Dojo: https://learningdojo.ninja/ (https://learningdojo.ninja/)
Learning Dojo’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearningDojo (https://www.youtube.com/c/LearningDojo)
Jeff’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffbattlxd (https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffbattlxd)
TechSmith’s Video Gear Wish List: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/video-gear-wish-list/ (https://www.techsmith.com/blog/video-gear-wish-list/)

Learn more about the https://academy.techsmith.com/?utm_source=podcastandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=visualloungeandutm_content= how-i-improved-my-videos (TechSmith Academy).
To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, go to: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/?p=210313 (https://www.techsmith.com/blog/how-i-improved-my-videos/)

Whether you’re an LandD professional, video creator, or a software developer, your industry has probably been bitten by the hybrid work bug in one way or the other.
This isn’t a challenge we can master overnight, but all it takes is the right information to get you moving in the right direction.
Michelle Massey, VP of Community Outreach and Customer Operations at TechSmith, joins Matt on this episode to share some practical steps and advice that make for a more wholesome hybrid work environment. She talks about organizational culture and how it affects the hybrid work setup and also doles out a few tips on how to communicate better in a hybrid work environment.
Learning points from the episode include:
00:00 - 00:49 Intro
00:50 - 01:34 Matt introduces Michelle
01:35 - 02:56 Michelle shares some insights about herself
02:57 - 05:27 Why the topic is vital for everyone regardless of industry
05:28 - 07:13 A practical example of how to communicate in a hybrid environment
07:14 - 14:57 What role does organizational culture play in establishing hybrid work environments
14:58 - 19:04 How to manage communication in a hybrid work environment
19:05 - 21:17 What is hybrid work
21:18 - 28:28 Tips to enhance better hybrid communication
28:29 - 37:30 How to be resilient as work conditions evolve
37:31 - 45:28 How Michelle’s communication approach has changed since she started using Snagit and Camtasia
45:29 - 53:08 Speed round questions
53:09 - 53:38 Outro

Important links and mentions:
Reach out to Michelle: m.massey@techsmith.com
Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massey-32970b4/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massey-32970b4/)

Learn more about the https://academy.techsmith.com/?utm_source=podcastandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=visualloungeandutm_content=effective-hybrid-workplace (TechSmith Academy).
To read the blog post on the topic or watch the video, go to: https://www.techsmith.com/blog/?p=209941 (https://www.techsmith.com/blog/effective-hybrid-workplace/)