Leveling up your videos is sometimes all about getting back to basics.

When creating live training or pre-recorded learning content, there’s one question you should ask yourself - what is your on-cam…

When it comes to creating learning video content, the key to success is in how engaging it is. A video can have all the right information and be clear and comprehensive, but unless it’s compelling, i…

Communication is a natural part of everyday life, and yet most people don’t consider how they communicate.

Whether it’s internal team communication or communication with customers and clients, it’s e…

Are you ready to upgrade your microphone but aren’t sure where to start in the complex world of audio equipment and microphones?

You’re in luck. This episode of The Visual Lounge is all about audio – …

Are demos a necessary tool in L&D? Well, according to Troy Stein, TechSmith’s VP of Customer Advocacy, they’re super vital. He joins this episode of The Visual Lounge to explain why and share some ti…

How do you balance aesthetics and helpfulness when creating videos? Diane Elkins, the Co-owner of Artisan E-Learning and E-Learning Uncovered, joins this episode of The Visual Lounge to discuss.

Diane…

Want to take your video editing skill to the next level (we’re talking ‘coloring outside the line' levels)?  Then this episode has your name on it.

Cristi Cotovan joins The Visual Lounge to take us th…

Creating videos can be a work-intensive process – especially when you’re doing everything from scratch.

But it doesn’t have to take eons to come up with a well-rounded video, and that’s what Andy Owen…

Storytelling can be a powerful tool in the L&D community.

But, as it is with most tools, you need to know how to use it to get the desired end result. That’s what Hadiya Nuriddin, Learning Strategist,…

What can learning and development professionals learn from marketing experts? That’s the question we tackle in this episode of The Visual Lounge featuring Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist …

With the world shifting more into virtual spaces, live events are becoming the order of the day. If you’re in the L&D community,

it’s probably time to think about ways to manage your time, space, tech…

What makes graphics click with your audience?

Is it your skill level, the finer details like color or shape, or could it be something else altogether?

While those things definitely contribute to the s…

Using stories to make more impactful videos is not a new idea. But it’s an overlooked part of video creation, especially when it comes to tutorials or corporate videos.

But storytelling isn’t just for…

What’s the secret to the perfect video editing workflow? Same as for many great questions we hear, the true answer is that it depends. But it all depends on you.

Building a workflow that’s efficient, …

How do people really learn? As an instructional designer or learning and development professional, understanding how people learn helps you deliver training that hits the nail on the head.

It’s more …

It may be considered the most basic part of editing, but there’s nothing basic about a cut.

Cuts can be powerful tools in the hands of anyone who knows how to wield them. They don’t just make videos l…

Are you ready to level up your video creation skills this year?

Whether you’ve been creating videos for the past month or several years, there’s always room for improvement to make your content the be…

Snagit 2022 is here! And it comes packed with brand new and updated features to help instructional designers, L&D professionals, and anyone who wants to create video level up their content.

To explai…

What’s new in the world of instructional and informational video?

If you’re in the business of creating videos, having the latest research and stats at hand is always important.

Luckily, we’ve got you…

Thank You for Listening

Just a quick end-of-the-year episode to say thank you and to share with you some of the things we have learned. I asked a few of my TechSmith friends and colleagues to share so…