tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post5333337719634276526..comments2024-03-16T02:39:39.781-07:00Comments on eLearning Technology: What's Wrong with Traditional Stock Photography Sources for eLearningTony Karrerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-49124590009286113122012-10-23T07:33:33.515-07:002012-10-23T07:33:33.515-07:00Very useful article, Thanks for taking time to sha...Very useful article, Thanks for taking time to share it with us.Jasonhttp://www.x-zone4u.com/Forum-Technologynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-43286502591958249532012-09-14T05:47:06.680-07:002012-09-14T05:47:06.680-07:00Ryan, if you want to source images that are less &...Ryan, if you want to source images that are less "happy" and more relevant for scenarios then you could look at www.stock4elearning.com. The cutouts are more natural and you can search for different emotions eg "empathy" or "irate". There are other images on the site specifically relevant for elearning and training.<br />PatPat Kylehttp://www.stock4elearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-42874168452829475982012-09-11T10:57:58.229-07:002012-09-11T10:57:58.229-07:00Very interesting perspective. I've never reall...Very interesting perspective. I've never really given much thought to the pros and cons of stock photography. Usually I'll just go to Google and try to find images related to what I need, but when it comes to education, the small things like facial expressions, clothing, emotions, etc. are very important. Thanks for sharing.Jeremyhttp://www.alphapointtechology.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-24115988391599047692012-08-10T01:04:04.728-07:002012-08-10T01:04:04.728-07:00The #2 comment "Why are they always so happy?...The #2 comment "Why are they always so happy?" Well said!<br /><br />Do people really use such photos? I mean stupid smiling 1998 style, cut/paste (so called) clip art that would just humiliate a learner. Do something else!<br /><br />This goes the same way as when desk top publishing started to be inexpensive (1998). For to many, subjects becomes unimportant -- still, they just h a v e to find a way to publish some crap on the wall -- just because the DTP-software allows you to make curvy shaped text-strings in 16 million different colors and fonts.<br /><br />Please, remove the article -- it's probably bad for the e-learning market.<br /><br />Regards<br />Hakan OlssonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-19158862384861634652012-07-30T11:50:40.778-07:002012-07-30T11:50:40.778-07:00Very informative post!
Character consistency is i...Very informative post!<br /><br />Character consistency is imperative to connecting with learners at human level. I have never had much luck using traditional stock photography sources, as they are too cluttered and inconsistent for creating a relatable storyline. <br /><br />Out of the list you have provided, <a href="http://elearningstock.com/" rel="nofollow">eLearningstock</a> has been the most useful and affordable. My favorite are the 'knockout people', where over a dozen characters in over 150 different poses are available in a range of emotions.<br /><br />They also offer up weekly freebies from their collection of images and animated characters. I highly suggest checking them out!<br /><br />Best!<br /><br />MikePRwizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796967623542274533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-38446274249522703702012-07-20T10:23:19.327-07:002012-07-20T10:23:19.327-07:00Make original photographs is really very difficult...Make original photographs is really very difficult, I am a novice at this simpre of photography. Before studying thought it was very easy, only needed a good camera and nothing else. Then, I quickly realized that you must have a great talent, not for everyone. It's full of little original work everywhere and all seem, is really making it difficult to pinpoint anything truly original since almost everything has been done today. And the costs are somewhat expensive, it takes much effort all, both for individuals and medium-sized companies.<br />Regards.Joe Hobbs - Recetas Faciles y Rapidashttp://www.recetasfacilesyrapidas.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-65050389790274388942012-07-05T12:32:07.945-07:002012-07-05T12:32:07.945-07:00I have the same frustration using stock photograph...I have the same frustration using stock photography. The images all show people in dressy business attire rather than more casual clothes. This are great resources, thank you.Sarahhttp://www.honeywellaidc.com/en-US/Pages/Category.aspx?category=Area+Imager+2&cat=HSMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-34266181031522729942012-06-29T11:57:53.598-07:002012-06-29T11:57:53.598-07:00Hi Tony, I'm the owner of eLearningStock.com. ...Hi Tony, I'm the owner of eLearningStock.com. Thanks for the mention in this post, we certainly appreciate it! <br /><br />A couple of quick hits from what I've read here. First, as Ben pointed out, we differ from our competitors by offering single images for purchase (if you only need 10 images, why purchase 100?), in a variety of resolutions (in addition to 15+ million vectors and bitmaps). <br /><br /><b>@Steve</b> Our images do run the gambit of emotions, from happy to sad, confused, angry, quizzical, etc. <br /><br /><b>@All</b> If anyone has questions regarding the character packs or what we have cooking for our next releases (coming very soon), feel free to drop me a line. mlobel at sparrowia.com<br /><br />Matt Lobel<br />eLearningStock.com<br />NarratorFiles.comMatt Lobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725717010294645176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-48625320381285745442012-06-29T06:11:54.556-07:002012-06-29T06:11:54.556-07:00The new captivate 6 now comes with several real li...The new captivate 6 now comes with several real life characters and one line drawn illustration. I think the new characters in Articulate Storyboard are one of the best reasons to buy it!Charliehttp://www.parapal-online.co.uk/elearningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-68687735255718014522012-06-25T03:30:29.147-07:002012-06-25T03:30:29.147-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.M Hasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756156663346237978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-25405393500784415332012-06-23T21:41:15.982-07:002012-06-23T21:41:15.982-07:00eLearning Art has angry, happy, puzzled and more e...eLearning Art has angry, happy, puzzled and more expressions. <br /><br />Usually, yes, the actors are simply 'happy'.Steve Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993085281983240279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-60532842546763719502012-06-23T10:29:23.413-07:002012-06-23T10:29:23.413-07:00We at superiorpapers.com use eLearningArt because ...We at superiorpapers.com use eLearningArt because we found it the cheapest for our purposes. Also, they have the biggest choice of categories. I can say for sure, it was a great idea to start such a website since it really makes searching much faster. Thanks for the links to the other sites, though. They are worth a try as well.Adella Gountsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-8831183631766238592012-06-21T05:04:00.175-07:002012-06-21T05:04:00.175-07:00This is great stuff! Two things you missed on you...This is great stuff! Two things you missed on your chart is that elearningstock.com has stock vectors and images as well and also the ability to buy single images rather than expensive packs (HUGE bonus for us). We've been using them for the past year and their site is similar to bigstock or istock in breadth of photo offerings (all the traditional stock stuff) PLUS the characters and elearning specific images. We don't like the search engine as much as some of the bigger agencies, but you can't beat getting both regular stock and elearning specific stock from one vendor.Ben Kasyknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-7099319877313434942012-06-20T07:08:01.111-07:002012-06-20T07:08:01.111-07:00Thank you so much for the information and the link...Thank you so much for the information and the links. It's exactly what I need!Andree G. Fauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641707358394948618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-35769255462364105222012-06-18T07:58:06.502-07:002012-06-18T07:58:06.502-07:00Yes, good point regarding the videos Tony, also st...Yes, good point regarding the videos Tony, also stock photographs will enhance INTERACTIVITY in elearning for which a good interactive tool is necessary in which we can integrate various photos and create various scenarios in elearning. I feel that today more there is interaction the more efficient is the elearning course.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230237415536672645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-77495189116982027692012-06-17T18:54:35.675-07:002012-06-17T18:54:35.675-07:00Saw great example in some e-learning for apprentic...Saw great example in some e-learning for apprentices in the painting trade. the teachers posed for the photos in traditional painter's gear- white overalls and paint spatter boots. They had a number of poses included " very confused" , " quizzical" and " ah ha". It made the resource very grounded in the apprentices real world.meldethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533090106028418068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-42384619643028692132012-06-17T09:34:40.083-07:002012-06-17T09:34:40.083-07:00For us industry folks, seeing the same characters ...For us industry folks, seeing the same characters can happen. But it's pretty rare for people taking the eLearning.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-82365924473774069392012-06-16T10:07:52.142-07:002012-06-16T10:07:52.142-07:00More and more stock photographers start to "s...More and more stock photographers start to "see" e-learning and they take pictures that can be used in a course.<br />The problem I see with stock photos is that after some time you see the same characters in many e-learning examples.Bartłomiej Polakowskihttp://www.e-learning.blog.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-50596702353885492542012-06-15T09:53:37.461-07:002012-06-15T09:53:37.461-07:00@Guy - I believe that many of these companies will...@Guy - I believe that many of these companies will work with you to do a new custom set that would also be available to them to sell in the future to others. No idea the pricing on that.<br /><br />@Tushar - video would be very hard in comparison because of what people are saying. What am I missing?Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-36956356563543714542012-06-15T07:50:50.235-07:002012-06-15T07:50:50.235-07:00Stock photography can be an good source for eLearn...Stock photography can be an good source for eLearning...but what is your opinion regarding various videos of role plays of various scenarios which could be used instead of photographsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230237415536672645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-50698720578891273122012-06-14T08:51:01.700-07:002012-06-14T08:51:01.700-07:00There are creative ways to frame and process the s...There are creative ways to frame and process the stock photos to be somewhat unique, but having original photography is very valuable.<br /><br />I wonder what these stock companies would charge for a custom set?<br /><br />Another option is to shoot your own original photography. I've done it before and it's been a good investment. With good research and planning you can come up with a creative and cost effective approach. <br /><br />Particularly for web-only use, it's not that hard to get decent results. Equipment can be rented, and independent studios, makeup/photo/etc. can be very cost effective, especially in this economy. <br /><br />Using greenscreen and multiple shots, you can create maximum flexibility. Best of all, you'll never see your photos anywhere else. The shots can be used for marketing purposes as well.<br /><br />It's an investment up front but it's a valuable asset that can result in better projects.Guy Greenbaumhttp://guygreenbaum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-23120939935205367752012-06-13T18:51:29.615-07:002012-06-13T18:51:29.615-07:00This post crystallizes all of my sentiments and fr...This post crystallizes all of my sentiments and frustrations about stock photography. Thanks for the links to the alternatives. I will check them out soon!Jay_El_Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682252098825443297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-43181861787495128162012-06-13T11:03:17.347-07:002012-06-13T11:03:17.347-07:00Nice article, Tony. Appreciate the rollup of resou...Nice article, Tony. Appreciate the rollup of resources also. Articulate Storyline does have a lot of characters available... as noted... and hopefully, the forthcoming SDK will allow the vendors you mentioned, and others, to easily plug their galleries of characters directly into the program for even easier integration.Kevin Mulvihillhttp://www.suddeninsight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-37744857656356475192012-06-13T08:07:38.537-07:002012-06-13T08:07:38.537-07:00Ryan - good point. There's generally lots of ...Ryan - good point. There's generally lots of different facial expressions that you use in eLearning. Another difference for eLearning vs. traditional stock photography.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-17806053162628458492012-06-13T05:55:42.272-07:002012-06-13T05:55:42.272-07:00Those are relevant links! Thanks for those. The ne...Those are relevant links! Thanks for those. The new Articulate Storyline also has some free cutout characters in it (of course the software is not free).<br />I found some other free <a href="http://www.elearningkonsulent.dk" rel="nofollow">e-learning </a><a href="http://www.jab-elearning.nl/downloads/jabelearningmensenfotos.zip" rel="nofollow">foto series</a> here.Erik Vinkhttp://www.elearningkonsulent.dknoreply@blogger.com