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5 Tips for Voiceover Narration

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5 Tips for Voiceover Narration

Narration assignment coming up and you’ve got no idea where to start? Here are 5 basic tips to make your voiceover narration much more effective! Storyboarding: Vanessa Jim Acting: Vanessa Jim, Oliver Yung Filming: Hugo Novales Editing: Oliver Yung Special thanks to Michelle Raquel for her workshop materials on Voiceover Narration. Licences: Bensound Music Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/   Follow us on:  https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS  https://www.instagram.com/caescss/

Day in the Life of a CA

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Day in the Life of a CA

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of Communication Support Services? Follow one of our CAs through her day to find out! Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS https://www.instagram.com/caescss/ ------- Storyboarding: Abby Harris, Jasmine Cheung Acting: Abby Harris, Hugo Novales, Jasmine Cheung, Ingrid Yau Filming and editing: Abby Harris, Jasmine Cheung Music: "Ehrling - Chasing Palm Trees [Tropical House]" is free to use on the Internet. Music provided by BreakingCopyright: [No Copyright Music] Ehrling - Chasing Palm Trees [Tropical House] “Ehrling - This is My Passion”. Music provided by SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ehrling/ehrling-this-is-my-passion

Engaging with an Imaginary Audience

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Engaging with an Imaginary Audience

How do you interact with your audience when they are not sitting across the room or even virtually there? The Speaking Studio has prepared some tips to help you engage with your audience when they watch your pre-recorded presentation. Timestamp 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Tip #1 Eye Contact 0:54 Tip #2 Body Language 1:29 Tip #3 Direct Address 1:46 Tip #4 Passive Audience Engagement 2:17 Tip #5 Post-Production 3:04 Conclusion

Writing for Speaking

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Writing for Speaking

Confused as to how to write a script for a presentation? Simply reading out your written essay? The Speaking Studio is here to help with a comparison of features in written versus spoken language to make your presentation sound more engaging! 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Long noun phrases 1:12 Indirect references to people & objectivity through hedging 1:26 Complicated vocabulary 1:52 Shorter sentences 2:10 Personal pronouns 2:19 Colloquial expression & informal language 2:32 More subjective & definite

Speaking with Visuals

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Speaking with Visuals

Are your video presentations dull or boring? Want them to be more visually appealing? Here's the Speaking Studio's tips on how to speak in your videos with fun and creative visuals! Timestamp 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Video without visuals 0:40 Why we use visuals 1:34 First draft of video visuals 2:21 Editing process 2:31 Don't use distracting visuals 2:51 Copyright and free images 3:32 Final video

Coherence in Spoken Texts

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Coherence in Spoken Texts

In written texts, we use introduction, topic sentences, linking words/phrases etc to show coherence between ideas. How do we do that in spoken texts and multimedia productions? Check out these tips our Peer Consultants have prepared for you, focusing on using effective segments, transitions, and outline to signal logical flow in podcasts and videos. Timestamp 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Introductory Section 2:46 Transitions 5:23 Outline 6:55 Concluding Section

Speaking Studio

Writing Centre

Consultations at Different Stages of the Writing Process

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Consultations at Different Stages of the Writing Process

Writers will get the most from 1:1 support by seeing a consultant earlier in the writing process. Consider seeing a consultant before writing, or before your writing is finalized in order to get a critical reader’s perspective on your work in progress. Creators: HKU CAES Writing Centre Peer Consultants Athena Man and Wincy Yim Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS https://www.instagram.com/caescss/

The Art of Creating an Outline

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The Art of Creating an Outline

Outlining a writing project before diving into composing paragraphs is likely to result in a final text that meets your communication goals. It’s also a good idea to share your outline with a potential reader, and talk through your writing plans. Writing Centre consultants are keen to discuss an outline of your writing project with you. Book now! Creators: HKU CAES Writing Centre Peer Consultants Zeerak Khurram and Sthavir Murthy. Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS https://www.instagram.com/caescss/

Why Doesn't The Tutor Proofread My Essay

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Why Doesn't The Tutor Proofread My Essay

Why don’t Writing Centre consultants directly correct language errors on students' essays? If they won’t proofread your writing, what will they do? Watch to find out how our consultants can help you become a better proof-reader and a better writer in general. Creators: HKU CAES Writing Centre Peer Consultants Gabriella Tse and Piyo Chan Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS https://www.instagram.com/caescss/

Writing Centre

Digital Literacy Lab

Camtasia - Record your presentation the right way

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Camtasia - Record your presentation the right way

The obvious thing to say is that we've all been struggling with online learning in some aspects, but the less obvious thing is how we deal with them. As students, we've had to submit many recorded presentations as assignments. Have you been doing it the right way - the efficient and effective way? If you have doubts you should check out Camtasia! It's a piece of software that'll change the way you curate your recorded presentations! Directed and Edited by Asim Starring Tavishi Special thanks to Dora Music: Play with Fire - RocknStock --- Get a free license for Camtasia here (HKU students only): https://moodle-support.hku.hk/download-and-installation-camtasia Book CSS workshops and consultations here: https://www.caescss.hku.hk/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CAESCSS https://www.instagram.com/caescss/

How Different Students Record Voice Overs

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How Different Students Record Voice Overs

Audio recording is difficult, but it often sneaks into the life of a student. Know that you are not alone! Here at the Digital Literacy Lab, we have tools and resources ready. Our Peer Consultants have all been there, so if this video speaks to you, that’s the reason you should book a consultation for a chat, NOW. BOOK NOW! | CSS Website (caescss.hku.hk) MUSIC: Day to Day by purple-planet.com (https://youtu.be/SbUI19XIf6s) Sport Workout Rock by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Fitness Day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ek0BULzflA) Storyboarding: Dora Liu Acting: Asimudeen Sahabudeen Tavishi Sehgal Filming and editing: Dora Liu

Digital Literacy Lab