The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 15, 2023

Get certified by the people who wrote the book on Camtasia via our popular “ TechSmith Camtasia 2023: The Essentials.”   The ideal path to certification starts with TechSmith Camtasia training through our virtual instructor-led courses. After completing all three classes, you will be well-positioned for the exam.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 1, 2014

by Kevin Siegel      When developing eLearning lessons using any of the top development tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia Studio), you need to take the size of your learner's device into account. But what's the ideal size for an eLearning lesson? Who's to say?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 23, 2014

by Kevin Siegel      You can create the best-looking, most well-written eLearning lesson anyone has ever seen. eLearning and the Common Goldfish. So eLearning lessons can last anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes and still be effective, yes? Is 3-5 minutes the right amount of timing for an eLearning module? I'd

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mLearning Revolution

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

I a recent post, I shared 6 Trends in Rapid eLearning Tools to watch in 2012 and one of those trends I listed was the need for rapid eLearning tools vendors to have a presence on mobile app stores. An app about tutorials is the easiest way for other eLearning vendors to have a quick presence on the app store. Leave a comment.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

before answering that, let's rework that classic question with this: what comes first, the eLearning or the PowerPoint presentation? When developing eLearning, the content is often created in Microsoft PowerPoint first. by Kevin Siegel      What came first, the chicken or the egg?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 13, 2017

Creating eLearning these days has never been easier. Unfortunately, the boss heard about how fast it can be to crank out eLearning content and asked if you can have 60 minutes of content ready to go within a week.   But seriously, how long does it take to create eLearning? However, easy does not mean instant. Best of all?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 28, 2020

TechSmith recently announced an update for Camtasia from version 2019 to version 2020.    In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features. .   In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2021

Learn to Use TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Skills in Just One Day! " TechSmith Camtasia 2021: The Essentials " is a hands-on, step-by-step workbook that will introduce you to the essential TechSmith Camtasia skills you need to quickly get up and running with this fantastic eLearning development tool.

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eLearning Brothers

APRIL 20, 2020

eLearning Brothers is developing new templates for Camtasia 2019 that we’re excited to release soon. Webinar attendees got a sneak peek of the latest one, called Borderline, in Andrew’s demonstrations as he shared tips on managing libraries in Camtasia 2019.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 15, 2020

  While there's plenty to love about Camtasia 2020, the feature I'm highlighting this time is Favorites.   Camtasia is loaded with tools.   I am not suggesting that TechSmith should remove tools from Camtasia.     Looking for Camtasia training? 

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Like many of us in L&D, I spend a fair amount of time adding closed captions to elearning and videos. My question on closed caption tools and process Here’s my original question explaining my current processes and problems: What is your workflow for generating closed captions for elearning and videos?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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Brilliant Teams

JUNE 22, 2023

Learn how to create cost-effective eLearning courses that deliver high-quality education without breaking the bank. Get expert insights on creating affordable eLearning courses today. Get expert insights on creating affordable eLearning courses today. Let’s get started!

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 21, 2014

(SLC, UT, January 21, 2014) eLearning Brothers and Lodestone have partnered to provide a new twist in eLearning training. For the first time, eLearning developers can receive software training and over 20,000 eLearning assets in one offering at the same price as training alone. eLearning Template Library. “Now

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

Welcome to the eLearning tool slug-fest. And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Over there?

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 21, 2017

Have you noticed that eLearning course creators are amazing? How many eLearning courses have you seen that are not only educational, but amazingly eye pleasing and enjoyable? Here at eLearning Brothers we love how creative people are, and that is why we make our templates fully editable!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 14, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      When developing eLearning, you can elect to use Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, Camtasia Studio--there's no shortage of awesome tools. Once the eLearning content is finished, do you need to track learner access to the content? released in 1999, and version 2004.

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

This is as true about your home and your mind as it is with your eLearning video project. However, bins are not available in Camtasia 9, so you have to come up with alternatives. In this blog, I’ll give you three ideas on how to organize your work so that you can keep your head on straight when using Camtasia 9.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

Any eLearning developer knows that coffee by the gallon helps get the job done. I was recording a series of clicks in a client's software using Camtasia Recorder. After importing the video in the Camtasia Editor and adding the video to the Timeline, I was dismayed to see that my mouse was all over the screen.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 1, 2017

In last week’s webinar, Andrew Townsend and Thomas Reyes-Cairo discussed some of the green screen Camtasia templates in the eLearning Brothers Stock Video library , and some of the best practices for using them. And don’t forget to check out the extremely affordable Camtasia Template packages !

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

Welcome to the eLearning tool slug-fest. And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Over there?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 16, 2021

I was teaching a virtual Camtasia class recently and, while selecting colors for a canvas annotation, we had a robust discussion about colors. When adding colors to your eLearning projects, Nichols suggests using accessible color palettes. The tool is helpful when adding colors to your Camtasia, Storyline, and Captivate projects.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

Welcome to the eLearning tool slug-fest. And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Over there?

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 6, 2017

Building an eLearning course in Camtasia requires a few knowledge basics, including the use of hotspots , a mastery of the timeline , and judicial implementation of the quizzing feature. Some tools, like the eLearning Brothers templates , are designed to help you save time and still look great.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 20, 2017

When you download an eLearning Brothers Camtasia template you’ll not only get a template that is ready for use in Camtasia, but you’ll get all of the source files so that you can make it work for you. In a recent webinar , our Senior Graphic Designer Nic Brown showed how to edit these template files outside of Camtasia.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 20, 2017

  Deleting a portion of an object on the Camtasia Timeline (a few seconds from the end of a video for example) is simple: drag the red in- and/or green out-point on either side of the Playhead, right-click, and then choose Delete. by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT. I've already made a selection with the in- and out-points.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 12, 2013

by Kevin Siegel      One of the more common questions that I get from new eLearning developers is how much time it will take to produce published content. For instance, which eLearning tool are you going to use to produce the lessons? How about TechSmith's Camtasia Studio? Is it Adobe Captivate?

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eLearning Brothers

JULY 11, 2017

Sometimes you just need a solid and crisp looking template to lock down your eLearning Video. We have quite a few of those in our Camtasia Template Library , including some like the Clouds theme , and the Stone theme. And for those of you wondering, our Trim theme is available on both Camtasia 9 for PC, and Camtasia 3 for Mac.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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eLearning Brothers

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The long wait is over, and the New Camtasia 9 was released today! First of all, all of the Camtasia 8 templates made by eLearning Brothers will still work perfectly in Camtasia 9. Fourth (and probably the most exciting), you will find eight eLearning Brothers templates pre-built into your Camtasia 9 library!

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Camtasia is a popular video editing tool used for creating, editing, etc. Continue to read this blog to know about the top 7 new features of Camtasia 2022.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 29, 2014

by Kevin Siegel       If you have already created a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, it's very easy to re-purpose the presentation as eLearning content using either TechSmith Camtasia Studio or Adobe Presenter. TechSmith Camtasia Studio 8 and PowerPoint.   Adobe Presenter 9 and PowerPoint.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Designing an eLearning course can seem like an intimidating task. Perhaps more importantly, what can you do to make sure that you design an eLearning course that delivers real results? Tim Slade is a speaker, award-winning freelance eLearning designer and the author of the book, ‘ The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.’

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

When recording short videos with the Camtasia Recorder, it’s most efficient to record your voiceover audio at the same time. However, it may be necessary for you to add the audio to the video later while working in the Camtasia Editor.     Looking for eLearning training? by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT+.

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eLearning Brothers

APRIL 27, 2017

With over 328 templates for Camtasia organized into 43 themes , you’re sure to find something you like in our library. When using Camtasia for an eLearning course you’ll need some great layouts to put information on. The post Dreaming about the Daydream Camtasia Template appeared first on eLearning Brothers.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 19, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        It's been years in the making but TechSmith has finally updated Camtasia.   First and foremost, Camtasia for Windows (version 9) and the Macintosh (version 3) are now very similar allowing you to share projects across platforms.   Looking for eLearning training?

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 23, 2016

Some of the most exciting parts of the Camtasia Templates Packages are in the Stock Asset Library. These items expand your toolbox, allowing you to add high-quality graphics to any part of your Camtasia productions! These items expand your toolbox, allowing you to add high-quality graphics to any part of your Camtasia productions!

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