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Learning Objects & Instructional Design Theory

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http://www.reusability.org/read/
https://elearningcentralia.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/learning-outcomes-linking-verbs-to-assessments/
http://articulate.www.resources.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/community/blogdemo/branchdemo/player.html

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http://www.hippasus.com/resources/viscomp/RuleThirds.html

https://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/

https://www.fastcodesign.com/1672917/the-8-steps-to-creating-a-great-storyboard

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https://www.template.net/business/free-storyboard-templates/

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Outlining Example

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When you make a video for your business, be it a demo video, a sales video, a training video, or any short online business video, planning is extremely important. One of the most important stages of planning out your video is creating a storyboard.

A storyboard is a graphic representation of how your video will unfold, shot by shot.

It's made up of a number of squares with illustrations or pictures representing each shot, with notes about what's going on in the scene and what's being said in the script during that shot. Think of it as sort of a comic book version of your script.

Why You Need a Storyboard

Creating a storyboard might just sound like an extra step in the process of making a video for your business, but trust us - it's a step you won't want to ignore. Here are three reasons why you need a storyboard:

Best way to share your vision

A visual aid makes it much easier for you to share and explain your vision for your video with others.

We've all had experiences where we were trying to explain something and the other person just can't see your vision. The core of this issue is that most stakeholders don't have the experience of visualizing something off of a text deliverable, such as a script.

When you have a storyboard, you can show people exactly how your video is going to be mapped out and what it will look like. This makes it infinitely easier for other people to understand your idea.

Makes production much easier

When you storyboard a video you're setting up a plan for production, including all the shots you'll need, the order that they'll be laid out, and how the visuals will interact with the script.

The storyboard is a starting point or suggested thoroughline around which you can plan your coverage (all the angles you will shoot of a scene). This really comes in handy when you're making your video, as it ensures you won't forget any scenes and helps you piece together the video according to your vision.

Saves you time

While it may take you a little while to put your storyboard together, in the long run it will save you time in revisions later.

Not only will it help you explain your vision to your team, it will also make the creation process go more smoothly.

How to Make a Storyboard

Now how do you go about creating a storyboard for your video:

1) Create blank slides

The first step in creating a storyboard is to draw a series of squares on a piece of paper (you can also find tons of printable storyboard templates on Google).

Think of these squares as the video frame. In each square a different shot or scene will take place. You can sketch the scenes by hand, create them on a computer or even take photographs. Make sure to leave space to write notes and lines from the script beneath or next to each frame.

2) Add your script

Beneath each picture, write the lines from the script that will be spoken in that scene and jot down some notes about what is happening.

Your storyboard should read like a comic book, so readers (coworkers, clients, etc.) can get a sense of exactly what will happen in your video.

3) Sketch your story

Next, you should sketch how each scene will look visually. Note that your storyboard doesn't have to be incredibly detailed - you don't have to draw in all of the props or even use color. (Hint: You don't have to be great at drawing either. Bad drawings are far better than no drawings at all.)

Just provide enough visual detail to give an impression of what is happening, which characters are in the scene and what the general framing will look like. The script and notes will help fill in the rest of the details.

You can also make notes about camera angles and movement, transitions between shots and other details that will come in handy during production and post production.

Helpful Tips to Keep in Mind

Here are some tips that can help you as you storyboard your video:

Show, don't tell. Use the storyboard as a litmus test to determine if your story is truly being visualized.

Be cinematic. Does your video do things that movies do? Do people, places and things move or stand still? Does the camera move? Keep these factors in mind and bring them all together to create a cinematic video.

Make sure it's logical and coherent. You're creating a story, so the video should look visually consistent from beginning to end

Pick a theme. If you want to create a video infographic, add relevant charts and graphs. Want to highlight a customer pain point, show a character on screen and take them through a journey.

Here's a great example of a character-based video that was planned to perfection:

Include all relevant details. Break up your script into smaller chunks and make note of important information:

What is the setting or background for the scene?

Is there a character on screen? If so, what action is the character performing?

What props are in the scene? This should fit in with the context of the background / setting you're using

Will any text appear on screen? What is the size, color, and position of the text?

What message are you trying to deliver?

Wrapping It Up

Storyboarding can seem intimidating at first, but it's an integral part of your video making process. It can help visualize your ideas for stakeholders, ensuring buy-in to what you're proposing, and it will help the production and editing team execute your vision.

So grab some paper and a pen and start storyboarding!

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What Is A Storyboard And Why Do You Need One? - GoAnimate Resources

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Whether you're launching your first podcast, or thinking of reformatting the one you have, you should think a lot about how you will present your content.

I see three different formats for presenting content.

1. Script-you write and read the script verbatim into your podcast.

2. Ad-lib-you speak freely without restriction or direction.

3. Outline-you have a basic list of content you want to share

This topic was inspired by Alan's question.

Hi Daniel, I love your podcast . I am new to listening to podcasts and I am intending to start my own soon.

I have a question about episode 144 which I have just listened to today. It's the one about finding the time to podcast.

How much scripting do you do, if any, for pre-show prep? It sounds to me that you do none as its so natural sounding.

I love the way you describe how to break it down into parts. ( the P's) This makes it all seem so do-able to me.

many thanks and you get my vote for the annual podcast awards.

Alan ..... in London U.K.

Script

When you're concerned about perfection, the highest accuracy, or you're not yet comfortable speaking into a microphone, you may be considering, "Should I script my podcast?" This may be the right way to go for some podcasters.

Scripted audio and video is all around us.

Movies and non-reality TV shows are scripted and performed by (usually) skilled actors.

News broadcasts on radio and TV are scripted and either read from a teleprompter or script.

Political speakers usually read from a teleprompter, too.

Commercials are almost always scripted.

Some popular podcasts-like Grammar Girl and others from Quick and Dirty Tips-are scripted.

Even late-night comedy shows are partially scripted.

Scripting ensures that you'll get the message exactly right, often to precise timing, which is crucial in all of these media. But this precision and accuracy comes at the cost of time and presentation quality.

The downside to scripts is that they must be read. It takes professional coaching or years of practice to get good at reading a script naturally.

Scripted podcast content doesn't work in long form. I think around ten minutes is the longest you should let a scripted podcast be.

Because most of us aren't professional voiceover artists, reading a script will often produce loads of editing as you struggling to perform perfectly.

When I first started the Ramen Noodle - clean-comedy podcast, I scripted my episodes and performed them verbatim. This took many hours to produce a single episode, and it's why I only had nine episodes in two years.

Ad-lib

On the total opposite to scripting would be ad-libbing. This is when you speak freely and have no restrictions or directions for your content.

This can be very comfortable for some people to present, but others will be very uncomfortable with publishing something unpolished.

Ad-libbing allows your personality to fully show through (as long as you're presenting something you truly care about).

Conversations are a form of ad-libbing as each participant speaks as the thoughts come to them.

Free-flowing thought can be hard for a listener or viewer to follow, and they may often be annoyed by the rabbit trails and excessive emptiness a podcaster speaks to make a simple point.

I know I can struggle with a little too much ad-libbing. This means I'm wasting your time to tell you something in five minutes that could take me one.

Outline (my recommendation)

A hybrid between a rigid script and ad lib would be an outline. This is when you have your points you want to cover, and the extra information handy, and then you present from those points.

This doesn't mean every episode is "10 ways to ..." or "How to ... in 5 steps." You may have some of that (and it makes for great episode/post titles!), but you don't need to share your outline. You can present great content from a 5-, 10-, or 50-point outline without your audience ever knowing your list, but still receiving the information.

This is my top recommendation because it gives your content flow, while still allowing freedom to ad-lib as you elaborate your points.

Even multihost podcasts can follow outlines. In our Once Upon a Time or Once Upon a Time in Wonderland podcasts, we have taken notes on what we want to discuss, and we work our way through those notes.

Using an outline in conversations keeps the discussion moving and ensures you present a structured message to your audience.

A hybrid for your show notes

If you want the most effective podcast show notes, then I recommend combining all of the above.

1. Outline your content with headings, subheadings, and lists.

2. Script or transcribe the things that must be accurate (quotations, technical descriptions, etc.).

3. Ad-lib by writing some concise sentences that summarize what you spoke, without being a transcript or commentary.

These hybrid show notes become very useful:

to you, as you present the content and have an outline and certain wordings you must get right;

to your audience, as they have the option of consuming (or reviewing) your content without rewatching or relistening to your podcast episode;

and to search engines, as this more thorough content can be laced with search-engine-optimized (SEO) keywords, human text, and quality content.

What about you?

How do you prepare your content presentation? Do you script, ad-lib, or outline? What has been your experience?

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3. Check out Podcasters' Roundtable #18, "When Not to Start a Podcast" with guest Lisa B. Marshall.

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