The Visual Lounge

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Why Images Are NOT Optional for Business
September 04, 2024

Did you know that humans process visual information 30 times faster than blinking? And that were far more likely to remember things we see than things we hear or read?In other words, theres a good reason that marketing and educational content have becom

Modular Video Training: Lessons from Creating the Camtasia Certification Program
August 28, 2024

What does it take to design a software certification program that remains relevant even when that software gets a fresh update? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, Jeff Batt, the Owner and Content Author of Learning Dojo, shares his journey to create Ca

Is Your Video Really Working for Learning? Can You Really Know?
August 21, 2024

How do you know if your video content is genuinely resonating with learners, or is it just another piece of corporate training that gets lost in a busy day? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, host Matt Pierce sits down with Richard Fleming, a seasoned

Designing vs. Engineering AI Prompts for Instructional Videos
August 14, 2024

Can AI help you make educational videos? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, host Matt Pierce sits down with AI and L&D expert Josh Cavalier, the Founder of JoshCavalier.ai, to explore how to effectively use AI.Josh is quick to point out that AI isn

Improving Accessibility in Digital Learning
August 07, 2024

Did you know that making your educational content more accessible can enhance the learning experience for everyone? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, Matt Pierce sits down with accessibility advocate and CEO of Build Capable, Sarah Mercier, to explore

Enhancing VR Simulations with Practical Video Techniques
July 31, 2024

What is practical video, and will it become the future of instructional video creation? Practical video involves creating not just video, but also immersive experiences. Debbie Richards, Chief Technology Officer at Creative Interactive Ideas, sits down

Transforming Learning and Development Strategy
July 24, 2024

Did you know that there are more AI-generated images now than there are photos in the entire history of photography? Its a mind-blowing stat when you think about how fast things are moving! Join host Matt Pierce on The Visual Lounge as he sits down with

Making Video Production Doable as a Small Business
July 17, 2024

Creating videos can be a lengthy process with many tools and people involved. But when the pandemic hit, TorranceLearning had to adapt fast and figure out a way to make high-quality videos without having a team in the studio all at once.In this episode of

An Ear-First Approach to Video Editing
July 10, 2024

Do you edit videos with your eyes or your ears? It may sound like an odd question, but hear us out! Many video editors focus on visuals first, which are definitely important. But audio is just as (if not more) important to your videos. In fact, the number

Workplace Communication Is Boring & How to Fix It
July 03, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of workplace communication? Do your eyes glaze over when someone fires up the latest PowerPoint presentation? Sadly, boring workplace comms is pretty common, but it doesn’t have to be that way.In this episode of The Visua