Recording Tools¶
Why it matters¶
In recent years, audio and video have become an integral part of each domain that we teach. As a result, it is increasingly important that a Language Technologist be able to identify quality recordings and proper recording techniques.
Progression¶
Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels
Audio¶
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0No Competency
Listen to various audio recordings to identify various audio problems (low volume, clipping, noise, low quality, etc.). Try to figure out how they could have been improved.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Can use audio software to produce an optimal audio recording with minimal noise.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Learn the tools and techniques to make clean audio recordings and improve quality of existing recordings.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Train someone to use audio software to produce quality audio recordings.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
—Top of the ladder
Video¶
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0No Competency
Watch various video recordings to identify various video problems (framing, lighting, zoom, reflections, etc.). Try to figure out how they could have been improved.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Can use video software to produce a high-quality video recording.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Learn the tools and techniques to make and edit quality video recordings.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Train someone to use video software to make and edit quality video recordings.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
—Top of the ladder
Description¶
Knowledge of the tools that assist language workers to record their work, whether audio, video, or both, and the ability to consult others on their use.
Further Information¶
- AudacitySite · audacityteam.orgHome page of Audacity, the free audio recording and editing program, with downloads for each operating system and plugins.
- HearThisSite · software.sil.orgProduct site for HearThis, software for recording Scripture audio with Paratext integration, for supporting audio recording projects.
- GlyssenSite · software.sil.orgProduct site for Glyssen, which prepares scripts and cast assignments for dramatized Scripture recordings.
- TranscriberSite · software.sil.orgProduct site for SIL Transcriber, a web and desktop app for transcribing speech audio, with team features and Paratext integration.
- Audio Project ManagerSite · software.sil.orgProduct site for Audio Project Manager, a web and desktop app for managing speech audio files in oral translation projects.
- Voice over tips for better sounding voice overVideo · youtube.comVideo giving nine tips for recording better sounding voice over, useful when advising teams on recording quality.
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