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Tools on Tuesday – Training Videos
February 5, 2008
The latest in Metcam’s arsenal is a rather inexpensive video camera that records to an internal hard drive. Portable video media has come a long way since the days of VHS and BETA. I’m still waiting for the dust to settle on the latest battle between HD and Blue Ray. At the end of the day you still have to pop one of those shiny discs into the drive and press play.
I’m looking forward to the day when my home server that controls my climate, turns on my shower in the morning and warns me that I have water leak also serves my HD video to any display in the house even the darn refrigerator. Why would you want a TV in your fridge door anyway?
I digress, back to Metcam’s new video production system. I can’t remember exactly when the idea landed but I do remember it was a conversation between our Quality Manager Bob Cheek and me. Initially we used the camera to record training by equipment suppliers to utilize in developing work instructions and procedures. This has evolved into full on-site production of in-house training videos specific to our processes and operating standards - all served up over the company intranet!
Training is an invaluable tool when applied liberally and to a standard. Training to a standard maintains focus on the goal and the desired outcome. Many standards already exist in organizations often times you may need to create a new one in order to develop an effective program. Standards can also serve as metrics when evaluating the effectiveness of your program.
Act One Scene Twelve…
Developing a script or outline of your video beforehand makes shooting your scenes easier. A work instruction or procedure is a good place to start when developing the outline. Include instructions for the camera operator throughout the script for scenes where you want to include more detail in order to convey specific information to the trainee.
Casting Call…
Involving the employee in their element while developing a training program offers numerous advantages compared to other methods. Employees know their jobs well and many times can convey the message to the trainee more effectively. If you can’t find an employee willing to perform the tasks then its time to step up to the plate and do it yourself!
Communicating the instructions may be done in real time during the video by the actor or by voice over later while editing. We use the editing software that came with the camera for editing, production and voice-over.
Lights – Camera - Action!
Bob Cheek is the Quality Manager for Metcam Inc. Alpharetta, GA.
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Posted by David Sanders on February 5, 2008 | Comments (0)
