In this episode, Scott and Wes everything about their recording — from gear to software to tips and tricks for creating a good screencast.
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Show Notes 2:00
Scott's Hardware:
EV RE20
DBX 286s Preamp
K&M 23850 Microphone Desk Arm
Shure KSM32
Blue Snowball
Bluebird
Scarlet 2i2
4:00
We talk about Different types of microphones
Wes' Hardware:
Heil PR40
Heil PL2T Boom Arm
Audio Technica AT2020
Heil Flush Desk Mount
Scarlet 2i2
DBX 286s Preamp
EQ351 Equalizer
BSW Pop filter for Heil PR40
Heil Shock Mount
14:30
What are the essentials for hardware?
Put a t-shirt under your keyboard
16:00
Once you get to record, what do we use?
Divvy
IShowU Instant
Screenflow
Uberlayer
Loopback
32:00
Making Mistakes
Leaving in goof ups and debugging
40:00
Bad screen recordings
What is boring? What is annoying?
Recording pet peves
Tips for sizing your editor
Gross sounds
Too many files
50:00
What makes a good recording?
Good contrast on colour scheme
Keeping the code open
Short recordings
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Scott: OxyLED Motion Sensor Lights
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