Merge pull request #6 from JoePodcasts/patch-2

Update courses-editing.qmd

courses-editing.qmd

@@ -18,13 +18,17 @@ After editing each video, the intro and outro animation should be added.
 
 ## Descript Tips
 
-The easiest way to start out is to [remove word gaps](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10164807277453-Adjusting-word-gaps-in-bulk). I do this for any gaps greater than 1 second. This ensures that any times the instructor paused to gather their thoughts etc, those blank spaces are removed.
+The easiest way to start out is to remove word gaps. I do this for any gaps greater than 1 second. This ensures that any times the instructor paused to gather their thoughts etc, those blank spaces are removed.
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+Leave 0.25 seconds gaps between clips where the instructor is on camera and clips where they're showing their screen.
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+When there are two back-to-back clips of the speaker on camera, do a 0.5 second crossfade so the jump isn’t too abrupt.
 
 Where appropriate, use stock videos/photos on Descript to highlight a concept.
 
-You can zoom into sections of the screen on Descript. For example, in a video showing the pieces of RStudio, it may make sense to zoom into each one as I discuss it. Use this sparingly as it takes a lot of time!
+You can zoom into sections of the screen on Descript. For example, in a video showing the pieces of RStudio, it may make sense to zoom into each one as I discuss it. Make zooms quicker — around 1 second. 
 
-Annotations can be added as appropriate. For example, if the instructor mentions a link in the video, we can add an annotation to say "link is below" or something similar.
+Where appropriate, use callout boxes, arrows, and text to draw the learner's attention to a specific area of the screen (for example, when the instructor says "you can see here..."). Use the R for the Rest of Us oragne color (#ff7400) consistently when adding these attention grabbers.
 
 ## Sound