Inspire Blog Category: Multimedia

Tip for shooting video with a Flipcam

1. Audio Audio Audio! Audio is just as important, if not more important, than the video. Most people are willing to tolerate bad video if there is good audio, but not the other way around. Ecampus has wireless lavaliere mics (the little black mic that clips on to your shirt) that can be checked out with the camera to capture good audio. 2. Consider your Background What is the background of your video is just as important as the subject of the video. Avoid windows in the background or shooting with the sun at your back. Flip cameras have no control over exposure so they adjust according to the brightest light in the frame. If you are shooting in your … Tip for shooting video with a Flipcam
by · June 4, 2013

Why you should be scripting your lectures.

Some instructors are surprised when they first hear that they should begin preparing for a recorded lecture by writing a script. Some instructors believe that writing a script will take a lot of time, and that using a script will make the finished recording sound like they are reading, and that they should approach their online lectures the same way they do the on-campus ones – without a script. Preparing a script for an online lecture is an essential step, however, that actually helps to save time and create a higher quality finished lecture. So why script your lectures? To Save Time You will be surprised how much time and frustration you will save yourself when you are recording lectures. … Why you should be scripting your lectures.
by · April 8, 2013

Plant Problem Diagnosis

Here is a series of illustrations done for Neil Bell’s class on Plant Problem Diagnosis. These simple images will be shown along side real photos of diseased or otherwise inflicted plants to help students determine possible causes for the displayed symptoms. Illustrations are important for learning in this situation because the photos alone are so busy that they can be confusing.
by · October 27, 2011