_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
I don't hold the microphone to my mouth, but simply put it on my desk. That's to prevent it from picking up my "pops". I need to start using a pop filter.
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_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Rest assured that no "robotic kittens" are involved in the production of the tutorials. That promo video was my form of working on a limited monetary, manpower and time budget. When you're still a student and the only one working on a project (and more interested in creating the videos than promoting them), you get something of this kind.
That said, the interface and video seem to have been appealing enough for people to sign up en-mass (and for you to call us "you guyS" where in reality it should have been merely "you" ;) )
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Added a disclaimer about the non-affiliation.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
I'd say undergraduate university education in CS. Most students in fact are only exposed to CS in college, so it'd be the basics they get there. A good review for seniors, an excellent introduction for students from high school, and a quick refresher for programming interviewee candidates.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
You are right. I've come to realize that the reason the site has garnered the attention it has thus far is mainly due to the comparison to Khan Academy. Otherwise, such services already exist (although one could argue that their execution leaves something to be desired).
The only reason I used Khan Academy in the slogan was to get the idea closer to mind (and to do it with as few words as possible). But the effect has been far more powerful than anticipated.
I'm really wondering now if I should remove any allusion to Khan Academy from the page. What do you think?
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
You don't have an email listed on your profile. Please get in touch (or let us know of your email). Thanks!
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Thanks! Will do. His focus seems more on practical matters (software development) than theoretical aspects, but I sure have a lot to learn from him.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Poor audio quality noted. I'll be getting myself a better microphone. That particular video (with the computer typing) is in HD and can go up to 720p. But it's very easy to increase the font in notepad++, and I'll be doing that. As to switching back and forth, the diagrams, notes and code will be available for download and so users will be able to follow along on their computers (and maybe even directly from the web app). Thanks for the feedback!
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
I'll keep that in mind. Given the interest, I'll make sure to get myself a professional grade microphone for future videos :)
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
That's embarrassing :$ I guess that's what happens when you take ready-made templates from themeforest ;) I'll see if I can fix that... Thanks for pointing it out though.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Making those videos is just a passion I have. Not particularly looking to make money out of it, so I'm definitely going to explore that option.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
Thanks! That would be my voice btw :) But I'm looking for more people to help out in producing the content. It's a one man thing so far.
_2ual | 14 years ago | on: Hacker CS: The Khan Academy of Computer Science.
That's a sample of the videos: http://www.youtube.com/Agilowen
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