Summary In today's episode, I answer a listener's question about why wearing a mask still makes sense even when nobody else around you is wearing one. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for choosing the right mask to protect yourself from airborne threats no matter what others do. You'll also…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through the newest features in TechSmith Camtasia 2021 and highlight which ones are actually worth your time. Here's what this means for you. You'll see which updates genuinely improve your editing workflow and which ones you can safely ignore. You'll also learn these concepts: how proxy video creates smoother…
Summary In today's episode, I take you behind the scenes of Marketing Over Coffee, a 14-year-running podcast, with producer John Wall sharing his complete production workflow from recording through post-production and distribution. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical masterclass in the tools, gear, and techniques that keep a professional podcast running…
Summary In today's episode, I unbox and test the new Bose QuietComfort earbuds with a hands-on noise cancellation comparison against several competitors. Here's what this means for you. You'll get an honest, real-world assessment of whether these earbuds justify their premium price based on actual performance rather than marketing claims. You'll also learn these concepts:…
Mitch asks, “With the return of the Levelator, what’s the best audio leveling solution for podcasting?” For those unfamiliar, the Levelator is a piece of software that promises one-click cleanup of audio to ready it for podcasting. Other solutions, such as Auphonic, do similar tasks – but the Levelator is free. And for those who…
Summary In today's episode, I compare popular audio leveling tools for podcasting, including the Levelator, Auphonic, and Camtasia's built-in leveler, by testing each across four different microphone sources. Here's what this means for you. You'll find out which free or affordable tool gives you the best one-click audio polish for your podcast. You'll also learn…
Summary In today's episode, I answer Linda's question about how to record good video quickly and easily, and I show you that the phone rarely causes the trouble. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover that lighting, stabilization, and audio create most bad smartphone video, and you'll fix all three with simple, inexpensive gear.…
Paul asks, “What’s your recommended audio, video, and lighting setup for webinars and events?” Great question. As David Tames once taught, great video begins with great audio. Get the mic near your mouth! Lighting will do more to improve video quality than almost any camera, as long as the camera isn’t absolute junk. Go for…
Summary In today's episode, I break down recommended audio, video, and lighting setups for webinars and events, arguing that technique matters far more than expensive gear. Here's what this means for you. You'll learn how to make ordinary equipment look professional by mastering a few fundamentals of positioning and lighting. You'll also learn these concepts:…
