Creating a quality video from your desktop PC can be done easily but takes preparation and preplanning. Always plan out what you are going to record and say before you make the actual recording. Sometimes if the recording is lengthy, a rehearsal will help smooth out some of the awkward moments. Below are some audio and video recording tips to help you with some of the subtleties of creating a quality video that will take your video from OK to great.
Audio Recording Tips
Do not rely on the microphone built into the PC for recording audio. Go out and purchase a quality microphone or mic/headphone set. There are significant differences in the quality of mic/headsets so take extra time to shop, expect to pay about US $50.
Ensure the recording volume level is not too high or too low. There is usually a way to test the volume level built in the recording program, be sure to use it.
On reviewing the audio recording, if you hear loud pops when you say "P" or "T", try repositioning the microphone slightly to avoid a direct angle to the mouth. For example, drop the mike down about 1 inch from your lower lip, or change the angle so it is not directly in front of your mouth.
If possible, make your recordings in a quiet room. Turn off fans and or other objects that can cause background noise. Closing the door is a good way to reduce or eliminate uncontrollable outside noises.
Something that is often overlooked is the ringing of phones. Make sure all phones in the room including cell phones are turned off.
Avoid drinking liquids or eating, including chewing gum, during recording. These activities result in very annoying sounds that have no place in a recording.
Plan what you are going to say ahead of time. Stumbling around with your words or restating your topic multiple times will annoy the listener
Video Recording Tips
Try to limit video training modules to 5 - 8 minutes in length. It is difficult for adult learners to maintain focus for longer periods. If a topic needs more than 8 minutes, break the material up into several smaller sections to maintain a 5 - 8 minute criteria. Organize your material in outline format. This makes it easier for the audience to follow and provide excellent cue’s for the conversation.
Slow your speech down. Normal conversational speech is a bit too fast when providing new material in a learning environment. Slowing down will allow better comprehension by the viewer. NOTE: Keep in mind this is likely the first time your viewers are seeing this material so they will need extra time to absorb the visual and audible conversation being presented.
Move the mouse and cursor at a slow and deliberate pace, avoid quick jumps. When fast cursor movement is reproduced in the video, the action becomes an annoying blur. Rely on post-production editing and highlighting to draw the viewers’ attention, as appropriate. Avoid circling the cursor around the field you are pointing out. At 10 frames per second, this frantic movement is useless.
Deliberately place the cursor near fields or screen elements you want to refer to. The arrow cursor should be pointed at the element and can rest there as you describe it. This will aid the audience in locating the visual material.
If you make an error in a spoken phrase, simply stop and pause for a couple of seconds, then say the whole phrase over again. When editing, you can see these pauses on the timeline and cut the pause and error from the video production.
When you make an error, maintain the cursor at the current location where you made the error. This will eliminate a distracting jump when the gaps are edited out
If you properly prepare the material for the desktop recording session and follow the tips above you can make a quality video that will enlighten and entertain your audience, good luck and enjoy.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Windows Registry File
The windows xp registry file is a database file that is part of windows xp. It contains all the information and parameters pertaining to your windows xp installation. It holds information about the programs that you have installed as well as the entire configuration parameters for your system. The windows xp registry file holds all the information on how the desktop looks to you.
Your computer runs fast when your computer is new and the windows xp registry file has not got much in it and is clean without leftover information. As your computer gets older and you install more programs as well as removing programs you do not need, your computer starts to slow down. This is because the windows xp registry file get larger and larger causing windows XP to take longer to find information. Your registry will also start to contain errors, which also has a slowing effect. By removing unnecessary files, your computer finds what it needs in the registry a lot faster. Despite this, the windows registry will still get filled up over time. Frivolous entries will clutter the windows xp registry file as it becomes full.
One way to reduce this is by using a Registry Cleaner. This works by removing and deleting unnecessary programs. It will also remove all those errors that have accumulated in the windows xp registry file. When you create or delete files or install or uninstall software, it adds to your registry. Unfortunately by removing programs, fragments are frequently left behind. Bits of the software programs are often still on your computer. If you leave these remnants, problems can be caused, sometimes making your Windows XP unstable and slowing it down causing problems in the future. Your registry becomes more and more clogged the more your computer is used.
Because of the need for windows XP to use the registry, there is no way to avoid cluttering up your windows xp registry file. You can fix the Windows registry errors, but you should avoid trying to fiddle about and delete registry errors yourself. You would be much better off purchasing a low-cost Windows registry cleaner and periodically running it.
Do not make the mistake that you can go into the registry file and do a bit of fiddling. This can lead to disaster. The file is a sensitive instrument. Remember your whole system depends on the information contained within it. This is one reason that you should have “System Restore Checkpoint” enabled. It is also worthwhile saving a backup of your registry file. This can be done simply by hitting Start>run, typing “regedit” and under the “file” menu clicking on “export”
Most types of registry cleaner provide a backup feature, which should be used before using any registry cleaner software. Using the backup feature allows you to restore your registry settings if there is a problem during the cleaner use. Registry cleaner software allows you to clean and repair windows XP registry file without risk.
You should also have your system checkpoint enabled so that you can use the windows system restore feature if anything gets out of hand.
The most thorough registry cleanup can be performed using registry scanners and cleaners. With minimal instruction, the windows registry will be repaired and cleaned by these tools. Don’t make a mistake, a windows registry clean is of utmost importance to extend your computer’s life. I recommend you purchase a professional registry cleaner. Most will give you a free scan before purchase, this will give you an indication on how good or how bad your registry is and give you the count of entries that are bad.
The commercial registry cleaner programs now sold are much more efficient and up-to-date than the windows free registry repair tools available. But it is important that you periodically clean your windows XP registry file not only to speed up windows XP but to keep it stable.
There are lots of other ways to restore the performance of your PC, defragmenting your disk, cleaning up your hard disk by getting rid of all those old and unnecessary files, removing all those in memory programs that do not need to be there and much more. I recommend that you go to my Windows XP Slow blog where you can find instructions how to do all these.
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By: Wilfred
Wilf Staton spent 35 years in the computer industry. He provides help for Windows problems at his blog: Windows XP Registry File.
Your computer runs fast when your computer is new and the windows xp registry file has not got much in it and is clean without leftover information. As your computer gets older and you install more programs as well as removing programs you do not need, your computer starts to slow down. This is because the windows xp registry file get larger and larger causing windows XP to take longer to find information. Your registry will also start to contain errors, which also has a slowing effect. By removing unnecessary files, your computer finds what it needs in the registry a lot faster. Despite this, the windows registry will still get filled up over time. Frivolous entries will clutter the windows xp registry file as it becomes full.
One way to reduce this is by using a Registry Cleaner. This works by removing and deleting unnecessary programs. It will also remove all those errors that have accumulated in the windows xp registry file. When you create or delete files or install or uninstall software, it adds to your registry. Unfortunately by removing programs, fragments are frequently left behind. Bits of the software programs are often still on your computer. If you leave these remnants, problems can be caused, sometimes making your Windows XP unstable and slowing it down causing problems in the future. Your registry becomes more and more clogged the more your computer is used.
Because of the need for windows XP to use the registry, there is no way to avoid cluttering up your windows xp registry file. You can fix the Windows registry errors, but you should avoid trying to fiddle about and delete registry errors yourself. You would be much better off purchasing a low-cost Windows registry cleaner and periodically running it.
Do not make the mistake that you can go into the registry file and do a bit of fiddling. This can lead to disaster. The file is a sensitive instrument. Remember your whole system depends on the information contained within it. This is one reason that you should have “System Restore Checkpoint” enabled. It is also worthwhile saving a backup of your registry file. This can be done simply by hitting Start>run, typing “regedit” and under the “file” menu clicking on “export”
Most types of registry cleaner provide a backup feature, which should be used before using any registry cleaner software. Using the backup feature allows you to restore your registry settings if there is a problem during the cleaner use. Registry cleaner software allows you to clean and repair windows XP registry file without risk.
You should also have your system checkpoint enabled so that you can use the windows system restore feature if anything gets out of hand.
The most thorough registry cleanup can be performed using registry scanners and cleaners. With minimal instruction, the windows registry will be repaired and cleaned by these tools. Don’t make a mistake, a windows registry clean is of utmost importance to extend your computer’s life. I recommend you purchase a professional registry cleaner. Most will give you a free scan before purchase, this will give you an indication on how good or how bad your registry is and give you the count of entries that are bad.
The commercial registry cleaner programs now sold are much more efficient and up-to-date than the windows free registry repair tools available. But it is important that you periodically clean your windows XP registry file not only to speed up windows XP but to keep it stable.
There are lots of other ways to restore the performance of your PC, defragmenting your disk, cleaning up your hard disk by getting rid of all those old and unnecessary files, removing all those in memory programs that do not need to be there and much more. I recommend that you go to my Windows XP Slow blog where you can find instructions how to do all these.
Check other free PC articles at www.ihatesearchengines.com
By: Wilfred
Wilf Staton spent 35 years in the computer industry. He provides help for Windows problems at his blog: Windows XP Registry File.
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