The Forge - Episode 11 (HD) "Thou Shalt Not... or maybe you can"

In this episode of the Forge we had an awesome lineup.
Mel Aclaro (www.melaclaro.com), a professional screencaster, giving his tips for making great screencasts. Dan Nunez, a part-time job enthusiast, bearded guy, and screencast camp attendee giving his 10 commandments of screencasting.

Daniel Foster joined Matt and announced the first ever Screenchamp Awards - screencasting contest. You can check out all the rules and figure out how to enter here: http://bit.ly/screenchamp - let's just sat there are some *sweet* prizes. (Mac Book Pro, Wacom Bamboo tablet, and more).

0:00 - introduction
0:37 - Forge intro
0:56 - Follow us on twitter #tscForge, @ us at @techsmith
1:02 - email questions, comments, love, hate, or like mail at theforge [at] techsmith.com
1:10 - Mel Aclaro
1:25 - Mel tells a bit about himself
1:55 - Mel is a professional screencaster, and why you don't need to hire a hugh crew to make videos
3:05 - How do we help individuals to become better screencasters
3:30 - 7 keys- pneumonic: "Creating all lively content is easy if you search your [heart or head or heels]"
3:56 - C: Content creation is easier than you think of.
4:30 - A: Audio - make sure you have a good microphone. External mic is helpful.
5:07 - I don't like the sound of my own voice, what can I do?
5:42 - The microphone and the environment are helpful - you can also do some fixing with software once it is recorded.
6:52 - L: Lighting - use 3 point lighting.
7:40 - Poor man's lighting - take advantage of natural lighting.
7:50 - One point in your 3 points of lighting can be a window
8:00 - C: Camera - many camera's available. Get one that you will be most likely to use (maybe even your iPhone)
9:20 - If you buy a camera make sure it has an audio port and a place to connect to tri-pod, lcd screen that flips around so you can check framing is important.
10:17 - E: Editing Software. Be able to edit helps with fixing some of the inconsistencies.
10:48 - If you use a software tool, get to know it.
11:35 - Screencast software - like to include camera video in a screencast.
12:50 - Give yourself some room you can edit, to have flexibility - but you don't have to edit anything.
13:15 - Blogs are great if you're just starting, so you can experiment with Screencasting
13:30 - Categorize screencasts that work on your blog, and create a portfolio to present to customers and clients.
14:14 - Last tips?
14:20 - Take the pressure off yourself - you don't have to do it perfect all the time, script or outline yourself before you make your video.
15:09 Dan Nunez - Ten Commandments of Screencasting or less, or more
15:12 - Oops... darn software remember the place we last started...
15:34 - The real start - How to make your screencasts less aweful.
16:02 - Dan's moustache contest for students
16:20 - Screencast Camp recap
16:52 - TechSmith software is convenient, maybe too convenient.
17:08 - Don't get internet famous for the wrong reasons.
17:16 - 1st Commandment: Hide the Goods
17:20 - Clear off your desktop - anything that doesn't need to be there and don't break the fourth wall.
17:40 - Create a unique user log in.
18:10 - Hid the programs you don't need.
18:36 - Clear up the start menu.
18:54 - Delete the things out of your recycle or trash bin.
19:12 - What to put behind you when using camera video.
19:53 - Choose the right desktop background.
20:15 - Gradients don't work very well - choose a shade of grey (515151)
20:25 - Next Commandment: Honor your resolution.
20:35 - Set your screen resolution to the same size as the video you are trying to create.
20:50 - 720p and 1080p.
21:19 - Older monitors and 4:3
22:00 - A shorter commandment: Don't stay thirsty my friends.
22:05 - Always have a drink nearby.
22:39 - Next Commandment? - Plainly state your intentions.
22:58 - Give your video an appropriate name.
23:10 - First 10 seconds of video, plugged yourself and tell what the viewer is going to learn.
23:20 - Another Commandment: Shameless plug yourself.
23:53 - DanNunez.com theme song.
24:20 - Last Commandment: Get some rest.
24:36 - Dan goes off the rails from not sleeping.
25:41 - Thank you's from Dan.
25:56 - Do you like prizes - 1st Annual Screenchamp awards! http://bit.ly/screenchamp
26:32 - Doesn't matter what tool you use!
27:11 - Teach, Industry, Entertainment categories.
28:22 - Winners will be announced LIVE! on the Forge in January.
28:44 - Learn more about making great video.
29:40 - Marketing Profs University - get a $200 discount using TechSmith discount: http://bit.ly/mpuvideo
30:33 - Quick break - Jing Commercial.
31:36 - Dave McCollom - EDU Evangelist - Screencast of the Month
32:35 - Richard Campbell - video on SCORM - how to get results from Camtasia Studio quizzing. Check it out on the TechSmith EDU blog http://blog.techsmith.com/edublog/
35:44 - We'll be back Thursday October 13th, 2:00 PM Eastern Live - http://visuallounge.techsmith.com
35:57 - End Credits.

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[Jordmate]

Great show Matt and Kelly, I loved Dan's video! LOL

Hey I noticed the link for "Video Marketing Made Simple" in your description of this video didn't work. In any case ... keep up your great work!

[ChannelTechSmith]

@Jordmate We've fixed it. Thanks for the heads up!

[Jordmate]

@ChannelTechSmith Awesome. Oh and I'm keen to enter you competition boys ;)