Sep 1 2009

Episode 32: Screencasting Showdown

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eastwoodFixed Xboxes and the good, bad and the ugly of screencasting webapps.

News and Follow-Ups

  • 00:42 – Jade is getting his Xbox fixed!

Webapps

  • 01:27 - ReTweet – Social news done through twitter.
  • 04:48 – Screen Capture Showdown
    • Screenr – Public only recording, really easy to use, no full screen
    • ScreenToaster – Easy to use, download your screencasts in other formats
    • ScreenJelly – Private recording, easy to use, only fullscreen

Topics

  • 14:31 - Web dos and don’ts
    • Avoid issues on handling getElementById
    • Use negative CSS margins
    • Use CSS shorthand
    • Optimise Jpegs
    • Do proofread
    • Don’t put block elements in the in-lines
    • Don’t forget keyboard navigation
    • Don’t fix, prevent!
    • Don’t allow hotlinking
  • 30:06 – The 10 Commandments of Social Media
    • 1. Thou shalt blog (like crazy) commandments
    • 2. Thou shalt create profiles (everywhere) commandments
    • 3. Thou shalt upload photos (lots of them) commandments
    • 4. Thou shalt upload videos (all you can find) commandments
    • 5. Thou shalt podcast (often) commandments
    • 6. Thou shalt set alerts (immediately) commandments
    • 7. Thou shalt comment (on a multitude of blogs) commandments
    • 8. Thou shalt get connected (with everyone) commandments
    • 9. Thou shalt explore social media (30 minutes per week) commandments
    • 10. Thou shalt be creative (go forth and create creatively)
  • 42:56 - 6 Simple Ways For Freelancers To Increase Productivity
    • Set a schedule
    • Make a plan
    • Get focused
    • Get organized
    • Set up your office properly
    • Get Help