How to Code and Log Events in INTERACT - The Standard Logging Mode | Beginner Tutorial
👉 In this tutorial, you'll learn how to set up a coding system and log behavioral events in INTERACT's standard logging mode – from defining your first codes and classes to tracking precise event timing during live observation.
✅ Ideal for researchers and behavioral scientists who are getting started with structured video coding or want to refine their observation workflow in INTERACT.
🔍 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:
How to define simple observation codes and classes in INTERACT
Practical tips for setting up an efficient coding system
How to automatically create shortcut keys for faster logging
How to activate observation mode and verify your coding setup
How to use the coding panel to log events with predefined codes
How to track event timing by clicking codes at the exact start and end
How to log overlapping events by activating multiple codes simultaneously
How to undock the multimedia controls for easier access
How to use multimedia controls to pause, play, and adjust video position
⌚ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Open the code definition dialog
0:35 Enter new expressions as codes
1:13 Enter a class name
1:38 Enter shortcut keys
2:22 Limit codes per passes
2:58 Open a recording
3:03 Verify coding mode
3:17 Start observation
3:34 Logging events
5:02 Adjust playback speed
5:59 Timing details
6:18 End observation
🧠 WHY STANDARD LOGGING MODE IS THE FOUNDATION OF BEHAVIORAL CODING
Standard logging mode in INTERACT is the starting point for most observational research workflows. It gives you full control over your coding scheme, event timing, and data structure – whether you're working with simple single-track codes or complex overlapping behavioral categories. Getting this workflow right from the start ensures clean, reliable data throughout your entire research project.
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