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» Site Updates: Easier Searching + Video Tutorial Problems

I’ve noticed that the search feature of the site has been way too hidden. Some of you might even ask if there even was one. I went ahead and changed the header this morning to now include a search box. Just type your search query and hit enter to search the entire site. Posts, tutorials, reviews, quick-tips and all! This however made the photos go away that was in the header before because of two things, a) the site is more focused on general media and design and not so much on my own photography and b) I needed more room in the header for the longer navbar (which will be filled up soon ;)) and for the search box!

One of my readers, "Capricorn36" sent me a comment that the videos weren’t playing. So I checked into this and found out that my video hosting site, Revver decided to change the embed code for the movies (without notifying me) so all have been black with an error. I’m working on fixing all the tutorial pages right now and they should be working at the end of today!

» How do I do it: Video Tutorials

I’m getting some questions booth mails and comments on how I do when recording my video tutorials, so I thought, why tackle some of my questions I get before the upcoming episode of the CST&T Podcast tomorrow

What program do you use?

I’m currently using iShowU from ShinyWhiteBox to record all Video Tutorials and podcasts and I also use Mouseposé 2 to be able to highlight the area around the mouse pointer. Then for zooming it is the normal Mac shortcuts for zooming

What mirophone do you use?

Believe it or not, I’m actually using an old webcam mic for recording since my headset broke and I haven’t been able to buy a new. It does a decent job at the recording although I’d really recommend a headset!

Any tips and tricks?

Yeah, absolutely! Firstly, computer wise I’d recommend setting up a new user account to do all recording on, so it is all clean and fresh on the desktop/dock/menubar etc. something which I’m doing now in my latest recording that I have falling in love with! Also more location wise, try to close doors and windows around you so to not let light through and also try to record in a room that has cloth or fabric hanging from the falls with few open wall/floor spaces so that there are not much for the sound to bounce off.
Also, one last thing speak in a normal speaking tone with a distance to the mic like the distance between the thumb and the little finger when stretched, also place the mic a little bit above you so you don’t get unwanted mouth noises with.

In the end, just try to keep calm and go through it methodically and not rush.