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Get More Out of AI, Start Chatting

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This sounds obvious, but it’s surprising how frequently choices are made for less objective reasons. A machine-learning bot will require more technical expertise including utilizing algorithms and natural language processing techniques. You can even create a bot using Facebook Messenger.

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Jonny Goldstein's Shooting Techniques

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm pleased to present my fourth installment in my interview series with famous video bloggers about video blogging techniques that nonprofits or others might use. In this segment I interview Jonny Goldstein about how to shoot video without shooting yourself in the foot in the editing room. We discussed the pros/cons.

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NTEN and SalesForce Screencast: Learnings About the Interview/Documentary Approach

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

However, the idea of editing a long file in Camtasia does not sound appealing to me.). For this screencast, I conducted several interviews lasting approximately 50 minutes. about his editing process for a screencast that uses this interview technique. I recently read a blog entry by Jon Udell.

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7 Tips on Asking for Donations — It’s Intimidating, We Get It [Updated]

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Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. At the same time, don’t be scared of sounding awkward or too forward by asking things like, “What do you think is the biggest challenge we face in this area?” Great journalists love this technique—it gets them the best interviews and quotes.

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Get the Equipment You Need to Shoot a Professional-Looking Video

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Many cameras have a built-in microphone, but these microphones have a limited range in terms of the sound that they capture. If you're filming somebody a yard away, for example, your smartphone's microphone might not pick up the sound as well. For more on sound, check out Wistia's Choosing a Microphone article.

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My First Podcast With Steve Garfield

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Later in the afternoon, I went to a session called "Interviewing Techniques" and I did too much of a set up to the first question. The sound quality is sounds a little flat. I wonder if there is a way to jack something into the treo to improve the sound quality. Technorati Tags: podcamp

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Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The triggers are: Automaticity: Uses specific sensory cues like colors, symbols, or sounds to get attention. It is filled with the science and practical techniques to create a bonfire of attention — for anything – from a product to social change cause. The more you show, the more your audience will understand.