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March 9, 2017
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Video in the elearning Industry?

  • March 9, 2017
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Hi all, 

I'm a full-time elearning/Captivate developer and am branching out into video elearning outside of work.

 

I was wondering what your thoughts are on video and elearning, and if you think the industry as a whole is heading this way. So you know what I'm thinking of,  an example could be like Lynda.com and Plurasight etc but with a fresh and more engaging modern feel. I want to provide a video service that specialises in elearning for training providers or even individual businesses.

 

This post isn't for a sales or deceptive reason, I'm just really interested to hear thoughts from those of you in the industry as well. I work in the UK's Ministry of Defense side of elearning, and we're limited to a very strict style, and want to use this as a way to tap into my passion for video and more creative style of elearning.

 

Would love to hear your thoughts.

 

Thanks

 

Luke

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Paul Wilson CTDP
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Paul Wilson CTDPCommunity Expert
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March 10, 2017

I completely agree with your initial thoughts. Take a look at Adobe Presenter Video Express. While the Adobe Captivate Video Demo feature has been the staple of my YouTube channel since it's inception, I have recently switched to PVX because it reduces my development time by 50%.

 

Sure there are some things It doesn't do but in this world of rapid development and getting content out there quickly, spending hours upon hours for minutes of content is no longer acceptable. Besides my videos are not my full-time job. I can't have it consuming the majority of my day.

Paul Wilson, CTDP
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StevePixel
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March 10, 2017

Hey Luke, 

I'm a big fan of video for e-learning, but you need to define what you mean by video, as its a pretty big subject.  Are you referring to software training like Paul mentioned, or more soft-skills training like HR topics, or a hybrid of both?

Your niche will determine the amount of resources and skillsets you will require. For example creating software walk-throughs are the least resource intense, but if you want on-screen spokespeople, green screen and scripted scenarios, the level of resources required to do it at a professional level rises exponentially. Also, creating animations, simulations and high impact launch videos are are a whole other level skillset.

So when you say video, what exactly did you have in mind?  

Cheers 
Steve 

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Adobe_Captivate_TrainerAuthor
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March 12, 2017

Hi Steve, 

Thanks for replying.

My background is in video/film production and would like to provide elearning courses with a mix of screen recording videos and have presenters in the videos as well. I used to work in the film and video business, so have the knowledge of how it all works with green screens and editing etc, and would love to put it into elearning. I've seen a number of companies who have videos with presenters, which they use to teach different subjects, as well as traditional elearning.

I'm just trying to find out what niches/industries are a good place to start when going freelance with elearning and have the need for it. 

Thanks again

Luke

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