Guest column by Peter Welander, Control Engineering process industries editor. Sooner or later, you’ll probably have to do a video or audio project on the floor of a trade show or some other noisy environment. There are ways to do that and still get usable sound quality. Documentary videographers generally suggest that the soundtrack with… Continue reading Multimedia Tips: Recording Video in a Noisy Environment
Month: December 2008
Keeping Podcasts Interesting: Getting Better Ideas
Guest column by Peter Welander, Control Engineering process industries editor. When trying to generate podcast ideas, you should be thinking like a radio producer: How can you deliver editorial or custom content in a way that people will want to listen to it? Start by surrounding yourself with good examples. Most radio isn’t worth listening… Continue reading Keeping Podcasts Interesting: Getting Better Ideas
Giving Thanks for New Media
I attended an event for the author Malcolm Gladwell, where he gave a chat and did a book signing. I found the entire experience fascinating. I arrived nearly 2 hours early to get a good seat up front, and I was not alone. He spoke about his new book, Outliers, and some of the secrets… Continue reading Giving Thanks for New Media