DIY Narrator: For Instructional Designers Who Narrate eLearning
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DIY Narrator: For Instructional Designers Who Narrate eLearning
Narrating your eLearning is about more than just delivering information, it’s about engaging your learners. To get the most out of your time narrating, you need to make sure you’re focused on the things that will improve the conversationality of your narration and connect your learner to the message...
Nýlegir þættir
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Rise of the Robots! AI Voices in eLearning
Ok, I'm just going to start by saying I'm obviously biased in my opinion about where AI can (should?) live in the eLearning narration world.
Ful...
Do you need narration?
You Need To Practice – Part 2
Don’t Fear the Silence
Keep Yourself Engaged
Why “Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How”?
The Best Way to Improve Your eLearning Narration
Is A VO Too Pro?
One major complaint, gripe, or observation I've heard a number of times is that professional voice talent can sometimes sound too professional.
...
2020 Super Bowl Commercial Breakdown
Home Studio Setup with Neil Zielsdorf
This episode is a change of format for DIY Narrator! In this episode, I'm joined by Neil Zielsdorf.
Neil is an Instructiona...
The Magic of The Lead-In
Nebulous Woo-Woo Stuff
024: AKA Method Acting for the Instructional Designer
This episode picks up where last episode ended: My presentation at th...
Bad and Incomplete Advice
023: Learning Solutions 2019 Presentation - Part 1
Note: I accidentally pointed the last post to the wrong file! This is a...
What is Authority in eLearning Narration?
We should rethink the word "Authority" when it comes to eLearning Narration.
Episode 22 of the DIY Narrator Podcast is here...
021 – More on “Who’s it for” – Part 2 – Conversational Style
Yer gonna wanna listen to this one!
This week we continue with the question “Who’s it for?” and dig into how you can adjust your narratio...
020 – More on “Who’s it for?” – Part 1
"Who's it for?"
You already ask yourself this question when you begin working on a training module. It should impact every element of your eLear...
019 – eLearning Fail! Who’s it for?
It's been too long since the last episode, but it was all for good reason!
Apart from being crazy busy over the holidays, I spent a lot...
018 – Audio for Training Videos
Video is BIG in L&D.
But I don't have to tell YOU that.
All you have to do is think about the last time you visited YouT...
017 – Tips for Getting Into Voice Over
When I was at DevLearn back in October and introduced myself as "voice talent" often their response included some variation of the following question:...
016 – Hotel Recording Booth – DevLearn Special
The introvert in me needed a break from the amazing networking and learning event that is DevLearn... and what an amazing event it is. The Keynote fro...
015 – Tips for Marathon Recording Sessions
Whenever you have to record a longer project over the course of a few days, a flood of thoughts and concerns may come to mind:
How will...
014 – Sibilance
The hisssssss of sibilance is a killer of a great narration. It's harsh on the ears, distracting for a listener, and just plain annoying.
013 – Storytelling in eLearning Narration
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
― Rudyard Kipling
This week I worked on t...
012 – Control Your Breath
Breathe in! Breathe Out!
Did you know that you're probably breathing incorrectly?
That leads to difficulty working your way thro...
011 – Announcement and Q&A
Time for a change of pace!
This week - Q&A and an Announcement!
Questions cover a variety of topics.
Topics inclu...
010 – Save Time Narrating – Part 3: Editing
Saving time Part Three!
WOOOO! DIY Narrator is back!
Sorry for the delay in this last episode of the series. I went and got myse...
009 – Save Time Narrating – Part 2: Recording
Saving time Part Two!
Continuing the series on saving time that I started last week, this week I'm on to discussing some time-saving tips to in...
008 – Save Time Narrating – Part 1: The Script
Save time and win the bet!
Taking on a DIY project (eLearning narration or otherwise) is a bet.
You're saying you're confident t...
007 – 3 Helpful Narration Warm-Ups
Got Mushmouth?
I didn't plan to record this episode today, but I was struggling with this very problem this morning.
Sometimes,...
006 – Updating Old Recordings
Updates? Pickups? No problem!
It's inevitable.
At some point, you're going to need to go back to an eLearning project from the p...
005 – Working With Multiple Voices
It takes two to tango!
The live roleplay scenario is a staple of the in-person training world. But when it comes to eLearning, the closest you...
004 – 3 Tips to Fix Mouth Noise
Say Goodbye to Mouth Clicks!!
Clicks, smacks, pops, spaghetti mouth. Doesn't matter what you call it, mouth noise is annoying for the narrator...
003 – 3 Common Mic Technique Mistakes
Use your microphone properly!
You've thought about your performance, your room is tuned up and you just pulled your brand new Yeti from its car...
002 – Your Recording Environment And You!
Time to improve your room!
Wow! Thank you to everyone who shared the last episode. Also, thank you for all the new connections and great messag...
001 – 5 Performance Tips for Engaging eLearning Narration
Performance tips for the DIY Narrator!
It's finally time for the first real episode of the DIY Narrator Podcast! If you're an Instructional Des...
000 – DIY Narration Foundations
Narration Foundations for DIY Narrators
Thanks for tuning into the first episode of the DIY Narrator Podcast! If you're an Instructional Design...