Extract and Repackage Knowledge from Video

iPOV has evolved a repertoire of techniques and services to extract knowledge from informal video clips and repackage that knowledge in a wide range of media and formats. Generally, the original video is discarded after the information has been pulled out and repackaged. Two of the most frequently requested methods are shown below:

Repackage as Multimedia

Extract knowledge from video and repackage as a Flash animation or simulation. This is essentially going from video to "video plus enhancements". The advantage over "traditional" multimedia production is usually significant. Most subject matter experts are not familiar with multimedia tools, and writing a complete script can be a time consuming process, which can sometimes require knowledge of what is and isn't possible in a given tool. By simply asking the expert to prepare some talking points, and then doing a low-key interview on camera (or using screen capture tools) you can grab the majority of the important information in a sinlge seating, allowing the expert to return to their normal activities until their input is required at the review stage.

Original Interview Video
Animated
Revised Animation
  • Record an informal technical explanation
  • Follow with a Q&A session
  • Include a transcript of the dialog
  • Embedded search engine links keywords to points in the video
  • Keep the original expert commentary
  • Make a Flash animation that captures the content of the original video in a simplified and clarified explanation
  • Revise the original transcript and add a voiceover
  • Adjust Flash animation to emphasize key learning points

Potential Applications:

  • Low cost archival record
  • Fast, low-cost reference materials
  • Temporary archive for later processing

Potential Applications:

  • Use as low-cost eLearning materials
  • Change visuals for existing commentary

Potential Applications:

  • Sophisticated eLearning
  • Tight synthesis of key ideas

Repackage as Text

Extract knowledge from video and repackage as a text & graphics manual. This can be done either as a complement to multimedia production, or as an end to itself.

Printer Maintenace English
Printer Maintenance (English)
Rapid Manual
  • Action is recorded with video
  • Audio transcript produced
  • Key images are extracted from Video
  • Images are inserted into a document (e.g. Microsoft Word)
  • Transcript is added to document.
  • Rapid Manual become basis for creating a written document