SharePoint Survival

This blog journals what I learn about SharePoint administration and customization . . . I cover usability and web standards too . . . to remember that my users come first . . .

Best practices for recording sound in demos

1. Three minutes can take three hours of rehearsing, testing, and recording time.
2. Take breaks. In Captivate, the F5 key is handy for this.
3. Record in a small room with no other sounds. Keep your door shut.
4. Check for reverb in your final cut. Play on several different computers.
5. Record in small chunks. Inhale, exhale, […]

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