There is a common phrase thrown out in business that says, “The medium is the message.” The phrase is meant to emphasize how a message meaning can change depending on the means by which it is conveyed. The same is true when it comes to video composition. The composition you choose to use may either [...]
At Xcelus, we produce a number of screen recording training courses for our clients. Our clients also do a lot of self produced screen recording courses. Screen recording is a great way to show how software works or to provide training tips using a Subject Matter Expert's knowledge. Prior to any using any screen recording [...]
To tell a story, it all starts with Aristotle - Ethos Pathos, Logos Five Things Instruction Designers can learn from Screenwriters about Training Motivation Aristotle developed three keys to effective writing: the artful application of ethos, pathos and logos – the use of character (or credibility), logic (or reason), and emotion respectively. An excellent [...]
This blog post is by guest blogger, Renee Casati. Renee has been doing professional acting and voice talent for a number of years in commercials, movies and corporate videos. We use Renee frequently on all types of audio and video projects even as a make-up artist for Stephen Covey projects. Renee is based in [...]
The basis for the A&E television show The First 48 is an excellent metaphor for creating videos for training. The short description for the popular television show is as follows: “For homicide detectives, the clock starts ticking the moment they are called. Their chance of solving a case is cut in half if they [...]
July 20, 2011 Provo, Utah – Xcelus is proud to announce it has been awarded a Silver Telly, the highest honor given by the annual Telly Awards for its video production of the 2010 Code of Conduct online training video. Xcelus also was recognized with aBronze Telly for its employee communications video. Xcelus won additional industry [...]
