The Visual Lounge

How do you incorporate accessibility into your content creation process?

Is it something you think about when you’re planning your content…or is it an afterthought?

Digital content accessibility hasn’t…

Writing the script for your videos can be confusing and boring.

But you don’t have to waste tons of time or energy to finish your script.

In this episode, Matt Pierce, Andy Owen, and Justin Simon talk …

How can video templates speed up your video creation process?

Templates are a powerful way to structure your videos. They help you avoid repeating the same edits over and over again and can streamline…

Which microphone should I use?

This is one of the most common questions we receive about making videos.

In this episode, Matt Pierce, Andy Owen, and Justin Simon help you get the best bang for your buc…

When your customers, learners, or users run into issues, finding the information to move forward can waste precious time. In fact, this lost time can also have a wider knock-on effect throughout your…

The quality of your audio in your video is critical. It’s the first thing people will notice. And if it’s bad, people will stop watching.

We've collected our top strategies and tips for recording bett…

When you create instructional content, which media do you use? Perhaps you have a favorite type of media that you turn to time and time again, or maybe certain media types resonate better with your a…

If you're regularly making videos, it's never a good idea to skip the prep work.

But organizing video files can be a nightmare and there are lots of different options to do it. 

In this episode, Matt P…

How effectively are you communicating with your remote workforce?

Remote communication is now more widespread than it’s ever been. Many people now have to communicate digitally, using virtual tools en…

Do you ever feel like you're just winging your way through the video creation process?

One way to solve this is to set video goals and objectives before you start making your video.

In this episode, M…

Are you looking for a video workflow to streamline your video creation process?

Creating videos can be overwhelming – especially if you’ve never made one before. But building a video workflow can help…

Facing your first time in front of the camera can be scary.

If you’re looking to create internal communications, social media clips, or professional-looking YouTube videos, getting in front of the cam…

Creating great educational content is one thing. However, creating videos that contribute to improving an organization's performance is a different ball game entirely.

So, how can educators create be…

For a lot of people, they want to make a video, but don't have a clue how to start.

The best way to create videos is to develop a simple, repeatable workflow.

In this episode, Matt Pierce, Andy Owen,…

When you hear the word “comic”, do you think of your favorite cartoon strip, superheroes and graphic novels, or instructional content?

Thinking outside of the box can often help instructional design c…

How can you help your videos reach more people?

You’ve spent a lot of time and effort creating a great video, and you’ve just published it. What’s your next step? Is it to move on and start planning y…

How can an audio-first workflow optimize your tutorial videos?

Creating tutorial videos using an audio-first workflow is one of our preferred methods at TechSmith. The editing process is often more st…

How do you create a successful online course?

Online courses are incredibly popular and effective ways to provide learning solutions. However, creating a course requires a very different approach from…

Good tech isn’t just for Christmas.

If you’re unsure what to get the video creator, audio editor, or remote worker in your life (or want to level-up your own content creation) we’re sharing our ultima…

Effective virtual instructor-led training is more vital than ever before. But converting training from a physical space into a digital one can present some challenges.

Shannon Tipton specializes in co…