TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 16, 2012

Using music can add an extra element to your video or end up distracting the viewer. Don't let the latter be true when trying to enhance a video with music. This week's video is posted below and presents three tips that will help you effectively use music in screencasts. Jaclyn Nagel is a digital media intern at TechSmith.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. In order to add music successfully there are some simple tips you can follow. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Tom’s also a screencasting pro, and he frequently puts video content on his YouTube channel or on Screencast.com. The quality of their writing—and how they genuinely engage around the content is so much richer than what I’ve had in the past. Camtasia Studio lets me add a little music intro and animated title opening.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 18, 2018

Matthew Pierce, TechSmith, Video – Oh my! The session hosted by Matthew Pierce from TechSmith presenting “Types of Videos to Enhance Learning” was no exception and had that hamster wheel effect for me. Catchy music. Moving forward, I will keep learning from Matthew Pierce from the TechSmith Academy. Compelling.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Once you know which goal your content is aiming for, you can begin to modify your workflow and then move forward with your video production. Hosted within a content management system? These could be seen as barriers when people have instant access to other types of learning content (such as YouTube and TikTok).

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 21, 2021

Engagement is how committed your audience is to your content. It’s usually measured or monitored by the actions your audience takes while consuming that content. You might want them to commit to watching the full video or engage with the content. Storytelling is a well-known concept for keeping content compelling.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 15, 2017

It can help you more easily capture your potential readers’ attention, and provide you with an additional piece of content for just a bit more effort. Repurposing your post into a blog video can do three things for you: A blog video can be embedded within the text, and provide readers with an alternative way to consume your content.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2014

As we prepared to launch TechSmith Relay , a new enterprise-wide video solution for schools and businesses, we spent a lot of time with pilot site Forest Hills School District in West Michigan to observe how it would be used in the real world. In fact, TechSmith Relay spread like wildfire ! You give instruction. tweet this ).

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 21, 2021

There’s producing, editing, camera equipment, audio equipment, and then distributing the content to think about. How do you plan your content for maximum impact? You can get more elaborate and add some animation, some music, and it’s more likely to be absorbed. They may read or watch it, or they may not.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

He takes us behind the scenes to where it all began, what he’s learned about his own preferences for making videos, and some tips you can use in your own content. There’s never a dull moment in his content, but how does he make it work? The kind of content he creates is not for those who need an answer right away.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 17, 2021

But there are more available for download from the TechSmith Assets for Camtasia library. Best of all, placeholders allow you to start structuring your video, and even creating your video, without having to record any content. Once you’ve created your content, upload your media and drag and drop the files into those placeholders.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2013

Did you know that you can get all of the latest TechSmith news sent straight to your email inbox? So make sure to subscribe to the TechSmith newsletter to be the first to know when the newest digital media assets arrive. Along with the new theme sets you can also download three new music tracks that work perfectly with Camtasia Studio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

TechSmith Capture is an iOS recording app that lets you create high-quality mobile demos and how-to videos right from your phone or tablet. If you do that, your recording will stop or the content will looked squished. Turn off in-app music. Because the music will compete with your narration. Friendly Music ($$).

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 16, 2012

Using music can add an extra element to your video or end up distracting the viewer. Don't let the latter be true when trying to enhance a video with music. This week's video is posted below and presents three tips that will help you effectively use music in screencasts. Not seeing the video? View it on YouTube.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The TechSmith team has all these answers covered and much more. On this episode of The Visual Lounge, host Matt Pierce, Kara Swanson (Content Marketer), Andy Owen (Video Production), and Anton Bollen (Customer Success) share their top picks for audio, camera, lighting, and accessories. A lot of the TechSmith team have one as well.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 22, 2020

Oh, and don’t forget about music. While it’s not nearly as important as clear voiceover audio, nearly 50% of the videos we reviewed included music either at the beginning and end or throughout the whole thing. Music can add interest, especially in videos that don’t feature a person speaking. The speaker doesn’t have to be you!

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LearnUpon

JULY 4, 2018

Camtasia is one of our favorite tools for eLearning content development. Recently, TechSmith released Camtasia 2018. An announcement that many eLearning content creators will be happy about, Camtasia 2018 reports having faster video rendering time, up to 50%. Camtasia 2018 makes for quick and easy course content creation.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! Our “ The Value of Visuals ” study found that video and visual content helps employee performance. In fact, 67% of employees completed tasks better and absorbed information 7% faster with video and visual training content vs. plain text.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 29, 2021

The most efficient, high-quality tool for easily adjusting the volume of your video’s audio is TechSmith Camtasia. To add music, you want to import your audio files. You’ve got the knowledge and the tools to get out there and share your content with crisp, clear sound at the right volume. Click File, Import, and Media.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 2, 2012

Viewers' minds tend to wander when the subject material isn't "fun" So what do you do when your content is instructional or otherwise not exciting? Or follow us on Twitter @CamtasiaTips , @CamtasiaMac or @TechSmith. Jaclyn Nagel is a digital media intern at TechSmith. Email her at j.nagel@techsmith.com.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 10, 2019

It is a visual and auditory signature that confirms to the audience the content and experience they’re about to see. This is especially true when it comes to the duration and the content you display. We use the engagement metric at TechSmith to determine if our intros are doing their job. Plan your intro and collect content.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 19, 2022

Just like any piece of good content, you need to plan what you want to show, how you want to describe it, what elements you’ll need to include, etc. You can trim your footage, add music, incorporate an animated intro, include animated effects, and more. Plus, no more hunting for extra content. Step 1: Start with a plan.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

One of the best things about TechSmith Camtasia is that, unlike other video editing tools, it’s super quick and easy to add text to a video. Lower-Thirds from TechSmith Assets for Camtasia. Camtasia 2019 comes bundled with a cool selection of free assets, such as intros and outros, music, icons, and more.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 18, 2013

Poor audio recordings — like those with a lot of white noise, or varying volume levels — can distract viewers and detract from the content. On the other hand, crisp, clear narration, or well-blended music can draw them in and keep their attention. Can’t see the video? Watch it on screencast.com instead.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 15, 2018

At TechSmith, our goal is to help content creators take advantage of the power of video in their daily jobs. Choosing where you host your video content is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the planning process. Vimeo on the other hand, isn’t as strict and won’t disable your content. Updating your videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 18, 2014

Background music – yes. We believe these constraints will drive new levels of creativity and we’re building a tool called TechSmith AppShow to help developers, designers, trainers, and marketers create amazing App Preview videos within the constraints. Screen recorded video – yes. Camera video – no.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 26, 2013

The TechSmith SXSW crew had a great time in Austin…bestowing titanium sporks on Shaquille O’Neal and Iggy Pop, eating way too much BBQ, and playing with monster puppets. We spent 26 hours in the booth, learning about the needs of people who stopped by and introducing them to the latest TechSmith tools and features.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

From quick and easy cuts and annotations to more advanced editing, TechSmith Camtasia takes the guesswork out of creating beautiful, rich, and professional-quality tutorial, explainer, and training videos. Just like any type of content, it works better with a little planning. But the rest is mostly screen-recorded content.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2020

In fact, recent research by TechSmith shows that in 2018, 53% of people reported watching an informational or instructional video two or more times per week. In other words, they were intrigued by the content the video claimed to provide. But that doesn’t mean your content has to be uninteresting. Keep your promises.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Odds are that if you’ve tried using a basic tool, you’ve struggled with one or more of the following obstacles: You can’t record file menus or dropdowns You can only record one window at a time You can’t add effects or callouts You can’t record your audio simultaneously You can’t add music or background audio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Video bumpers can be included at the start, middle, or end of your content. For example, if you are a marketing consultant, then you might have a bumper clip that introduces your name with graphics and music playing in the background. Should it have music? Step 2: Choose Your Content. Here is an example of a Video Bumper.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? Selecting The Right Music. Selecting the right music is often the toughest part of editing a video. If your music choice significantly over-powers your narration or voice over, you may need to select a different track.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

To get the best video length, focus on the content itself. If you can, cut out mistakes and unneeded content. Even if you don’t make any mistakes, there are other reasons to cut out content. If you need a screen recorder, TechSmith offers solutions to capture any area of your screen, edit, add effects, music, and more.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the end, whether you’re creating video tutorials or video ads, you want to make sure your target audience is watching your video content. The body is the main content of the video. This often indicates that the introduction went on too long before getting to the content the viewers were seeking to watch. Measuring Engagement.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2012

Mix of live action and screencast content helped me engage with the people and content. Really liked technique of framing content within devices. Kept it short, picked great music. Category advice: choose & mix music carefully, cut out fluff, use natural-sounding voice. Watch on Vimeo Judges' Comments.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Learning and educational content alone drives over a billion views a day on YouTube. Whether you’re a small business, an educator, or an entrepreneur looking to teach your audience, YouTube is a must-go spot to host your learning video content. Why should you use YouTube for learning content? YouTube now has 1.9 Absolutely.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 16, 2014

But, with video creation tools and video lessons, professors are finding ways to create the compelling, engaging content online students crave. One professor who has excelled at creating digital content for her students is Danielle DeVoss, Professor of Professional Writing and the Director of Digital Humanities at Michigan State University.

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