Fly Plugins

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Corporate training has evolved significantly over the years, with learning and development departments, however, corporate video-based training has emerged as an effective and engaging method as well. We will also introduce some helpful software, resources, and tools for seamless video delivery within the online video course.

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 11, 2021

Want some video creation and editing tips? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, we invited Jayne Davids, Camtasia Trainer, Video Editor at her company, Raiveon Video Specialists to share with us her tutorial video advice. Of course, we love video at TechSmith. I think everyone should be making 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. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 19, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   Camtasia has never had a way to quickly apply the look and feel of one object across a large project.   Themes.   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, "TechSmith Camtasia 9: The Essentials" has gone to my beta team for testing and proofreading. Camtasia version 9 is an awesome upgrade to Camtasia and I give it two hearty thumbs up! During this step-by-step book you will learn how to: Create projects.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 25, 2021

Whether you’re creating training videos or an instructional YouTube video, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself needing to merge videos together. Merging videos occurs when you combine two or more clips to make one cohesive video. What to consider when merging video clips. Trimming and cutting.

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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. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2022

Want to take your video editing skill to the next level (we’re talking ‘coloring outside the line’ levels)? Cristi Cotovan joins The Visual Lounge to take us through some of the ‘out of the box’ work he’s been doing on Camtasia. One of the many great things about Camtasia is that there’s so much you can do with it.

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Instancy

MARCH 19, 2024

Introduction: In the evolving digital education landscape, video-based training modules have become indispensable tools for instructional designers and eLearning developers. The dynamic nature of video allows learners to engage with content actively, making it an ideal medium for software application training.

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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. Here is how the workflow compares in both tools.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 31, 2016

  If you attend my introduction to TechSmith Camtasia mini course , you learn how to use the Camtasia Recorder tool to create a software demonstration pretty early.     To add Cursor Effects, record a video using the Recorder and add it to a Camtasia Studio project. .  by Kevin Siegel.

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mLearning Revolution

JULY 2, 2012

For all the mind-boggling stats we read about the video revolution, like how we are publishing video to YouTube at the rate of 72 hours every minute, and consuming over 3 billion hours of video each month, as well as other stats you can see here , video as a medium hasn’t really evolved.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you have content in Microsoft PowerPoint and need to use it for eLearning, you'll be happy to know that the top eLearning tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia) allow you to import PowerPoint content and then output HTML5 or videos. Kevin spent five years in the U.S.

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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. If you combine these three you can build a strong and independent video learning course. There are many supplemental tools as well.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 6, 2013

One great way for instructional designers to create effective learning material is to include screenshots and videos in their e-learning modules. Adobe Captivate and the new Articulate Storyline), but some prefer a third party program – and for years the standard bearer has been Camtasia Studio.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 15, 2016

Training videos are the best. It’s even better when the training video is well made and incorporates actors that put the training into action. Live-action video may not play a role in your training course yet. Combine those with a live-action walkthrough and you’ve got yourself a unique and refreshing training video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

And, there’s no better way to train than with video. We know there’s a lot that goes into making a tutorial video, but even if you’re never made a video before, it’s easier than you might think! The Easiest Way to Create Tutorial Videos. Try Camtasia for Free. Each video should solve one problem.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 11, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      When Camtasia developers need to add attention-grabbing visual affects to a software demonstration created using the Camtasia Recorder, the work is typically accomplished by editing the recording in Camtasia Studio. Start the Camtasia Recorder. Start the Camtasia Recorder.

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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 20, 2013

I received an email from a Camtasia developer inquiring about the apparent demise of Camtasia's Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature. Using the PIP feature, developers could add a corporate logo to a video as a watermark. They could also include videos on top of the video (i.e.: Adding a PIP was simple. Great idea.

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This last year our love for Camtasia has grown quite a bit. We saw a new version of Camtasia be released, and it included some eLearning Brothers assets. Over 300 Camtasia templates were created and added to our library. So in case you missed it, here are the top 10 eLearning Brothers Camtasia blogs of 2016. #10

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 16, 2021

Online course videos are a great tool to help students learn anytime, anywhere. It can be difficult to make the online learning experience interactive for students and make videos accessible for students of all abilities. Quizzes appear at specific points in the video. However, they aren’t without their challenges.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Need to change the focus of your video clip but you don’t want to re-shoot your footage? Cropping is the process of moving or adjusting the edges of an image or video clip. Often used for photo editing, it is also helpful when editing video. How to crop a video. Start cropping your own videos with Camtasia!

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Each year, Microsoft holds a global Hackathon event , where 27,000 Microsoft employees (and a few award-winning guest participants) create a new product or solution to a problem and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges via short videos. Camtasia is the perfect tool for quickly creating video.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 12, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        Closed captioning (CC) allows you to provide descriptive information in your published eLearning project that typically matches the voiceover audio contained in your Camtasia project.   Looking for Camtasia training? Check out  this live, online class.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 3, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      When I  teach Camtasia , one of the activities that garners the largest "that's cool" factor is how easy it is to animate any object. Here's how to do it: Insert an object onto the Camtasia stage (you can animate anything. Sound awesome?     Go ahead, say it.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 9, 2016

Camtasia is a simple video editor that does just that. With a mastery of Camtasia, we can make great projects very quickly. Here at eLearning Brothers we support Camtasia’s simplicity and desire to help you make a high-quality video in hours rather than days.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

by Kevin Siegel    When you are ready to make a Camtasia project available to your learners, you need to Produce it. Arguably, the most common way to publish a Camtasia project is as a Flash SWF. If you'd like to produce content for the Apple mobile devices from Camtasia, hope is not lost.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2015

by Kevin Siegel        If you select portions of a video clip on the Camtasia Studio Timeline and cut, you have historically ended up with multiple clips. I've always found that shortcoming to be an annoyance when working with Camtasia.   Stitching is enabled by default.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 15, 2020

Video is a key tool in remote learning. Video can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way you can create consistent videos for your online courses without being a video pro: video templates. We put together a list of five video templates that can help engage students in your online course material.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A video is a great way to show someone a process, teach new skills or train someone on a new system. Adding text to a video can bring more clarity, help identify what you’re trying to show, or bring more life to your explanation. Luckily, adding text to a video is incredibly easy. Why add text to video?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        To maximize the effectiveness of your Camtasia Studio projects, you can add interactivity via a hotspot. The hotspots can allow your learners to jump to specific markers within a video, add hyperlinks to websites, and more.     And that's it!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Using Techsmith Camtasia Studio, you can quickly create videos of just about anything (computer software or PowerPoint presentations) and post your completed lessons on the web, YouTube, Vimeo, or Screencast.com. Your lessons can include videos of actions taken on your computer, animations, audio, quizzes, and surveys.

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eFront

JUNE 21, 2013

At eFront we have created all our video tutorials using Camtasia so we wanted to share with you our tips and tricks in a step-by-step guide! The first and most important step is building the scenario of your video tutorial. The more descriptive it is the easier it will be for you to capture your video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 19, 2022

A software demo video is one of the most effective ways to show what makes your software or application really shine. But what if you’re a marketing team of one, don’t have a huge video budget, or simply don’t know how to create videos? Here’s what you’ll learn: What is a software demo video?

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