TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 31, 2017

Background: The very first version of TechSmith Snagit was released in May of 1990. Originally developed as a simple screen capture and print utility tool, the program was initially created for internal use, as an in-house tool used to document early Microsoft Windows applications for TechSmith’s clients. Happy April Fools Day!

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2021

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. Pace is incredibly important in a tutorial video. The four-step audio-first workflow.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 12, 2021

But it’s not suitable for every type of organization or video. There may be no reason to upload your internal training videos to YouTube, for example. However, that doesn’t mean that the video-hosting giant isn’t useful to you. YouTube creators know what makes a good video. Lesson 1: Your video doesn’t have to be perfect.

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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. Regardless of the option you choose, ensure that your video software and final hosting destination are compatible.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Tutorial videos are a fantastic way to connect with your audience through teaching and learning. But is there such a thing as a one-size-fits-all tutorial video workflow? Josh Cavalier has over 25 years of experience in learning and development and is a passionate instructional video creator. Understanding barriers to entry.

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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. How Camtasia templates make creating tutorial videos even easier.

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 24, 2021

Ryan first discovered his passion for accessibility while working with the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and now uses his skills to create valuable, accessible content at TechSmith. Say you’re creating a video for a wide audience. Scriptwriting should be an essential part of your video creation process.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 26, 2022

Are you ready to level up your video creation skills this year? Whether you’ve been creating videos for the past month or several years, there’s always room for improvement to make your content the best it can possibly be. If you want to make 2022 your year for video, start by following these tips below. Learn your tools.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2021

What’s the best budget-friendly microphone to make videos? The TechSmith team has all these answers covered and much more. You can watch the video on this topic at the top of this post, to listen to the podcast episode, hit play below, or read on for more… Top picks for audio equipment and tools. TechSmith Assets.

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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

APRIL 7, 2021

It’s no secret that videos and images win on social media channels. If you’re using social media to engage with customers, images and videos are a fantastic way to communicate. Jessie O’Donnell, TechSmith’s Social Media Coordinator, explains how visuals can enhance how you connect with your customers on social media.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2014

TechSmith Fuse is a mobile app that can send photos and videos from your phone or tablet directly into Snagit , Camtasia , or TechSmith Relay. It’s a transfer mechanism that closes the gap from your mobile images and videos to your desktop for content editing. Can’t see the video? Introduction. How It Works.

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Professional trainers likely know all about making employee training videos, but what if you’re not a training pro? While you may not consider yourself a trainer, knowing how to create instructional videos can help you teach, train, and explain whatever you need to share easily and efficiently. Employee training videos work better.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 5, 2021

Blurring parts of your videos can be a great way to add privacy and eliminate distractions. However, some video editing software can be tricky. Who wants to play with lots of overly complicated settings just to blur one small piece of information on a video? Easily blur your videos! Thankfully, there’s a solution.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 22, 2020

Video isn’t just the future. In fact, video traffic in 2019 was 15 times higher than in 2017, and is projected to be 82% off all internet traffic by 2022. Video is the fastest, most effective, and efficient way to highlight new product features, provide quick and easy customer support, or teach someone a new skill or concept.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 6, 2015

” Well maybe not ALWAYS, but there are instances where cropping your video is a handy technique. For digital media, cropping is the process of removing excess pixels around the edge of your photo or video. There’s no worries on your losing your video as crop mode is non-destructive. Want to do a cool video triptych

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 28, 2021

If you’re spending a lot of time getting caught up in video SEO practices and it’s not working for you, stop and ask yourself: who’s really watching your videos? While getting your videos found is important, making a human connection so that viewers come back time and time again is a much better long-term approach.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 16, 2022

You can watch the video on this topic at the top of this post, to listen to the podcast episode, hit play below, or read on for more… What makes good content? When you’re creating learning and development videos, you need to think about what makes good content. What makes learners engage with videos?

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2022

A lot of tutorial videos aren’t exactly what you’d call entertaining. But, adding music to a tutorial video can transform even the most mundane topic. According to our research about people’s video viewing habits , the most critical characteristic of a video is the audio quality. Easily add music to your videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 20, 2015

There are a number of ways to host a webinar, but most often they are live events that either inform or train the audience with the opportunity for the audience to provide input via chat. But we like to think the factor that sets our Webinars apart is our use of camera video. Can’t see the embedded video? Wirecast forums.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 27, 2021

How can repurposing your videos help you reach more people? It takes a lot of time and effort to create a great video. But once you’ve published it, do you stop there and move on to creating your next video? Or do you see how much bang you can get for your buck by finding new ways to bring that video to a wider audience?

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Want to start creating B2B videos? Or perhaps you’ve already started making videos, but you’d like to hear some tips from seasoned digital marketing professionals? Whether you work for a big brand, a small business or yourself, creating a video marketing strategy is a great way to connect customers with your product or service.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

by Matthew Pierce    In last week's article about  creating effective eLearning videos , I wrote about video viewership and the ideal length for a video. This week, it's all about keeping viewers interested and the best information to present.   What is the best information to present?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 20, 2021

Making a tutorial video is a great way to walk someone through a process and maybe even make a dent in those tedious in-person training sessions. But maybe you aren’t experienced with video creation, or you just aren’t sure where to start. Easily create a tutorial video! Camtasia makes creating a tutorial video super simple.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2020

You crafted your video, uploaded it, and now the views are rolling in. The engagement stats consistently show people stop watching your video before it ends. But, despite the fact that there is important information throughout, almost no one makes it all the way through. There are a lot of reasons people stop watching a video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 25, 2022

It also sets the mood and tone for any video you’re creating. Matt Pierce, TechSmith’s Learning and Video Ambassador, delves into everything you need to know, from using natural and artificial lighting to how to get good lighting on a budget. It also has a huge effect on the overall mood and tone of a video.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

by Matthew Pierce      When you think of what a trainer or instructional designer (ID) does, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not video communication. Nevertheless, video is becoming a larger and more important piece of their workload. Some portion will be focused on information delivery and instruction.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 9, 2018

With today’s technology, the possibilities on personal computers and mobile devices seem to be endless, allowing us to create videos that grab the attention of an audience within seconds. Videos today are not just something that we watch, they are something that we engage in and something we become a part of. Why MP4 and h.264?

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

What’s the secret to the perfect video editing workflow? But once you’ve figured out what works for you, you can start to level up your videos and fine-tune your craft. But once you’ve figured out what works for you, you can start to level up your videos and fine-tune your craft. But it all depends on you. The big picture.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 6, 2012

TechSmith is pleased to be a part of Digital Learning Day on February 6, 2013! TechSmith is honored to not only be a sponsor, but more so, we’re honored by the fact that our tools are making an impact in education. Many examples are available on their site or in the 2012 highlight video. What is digital learning?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 29, 2014

Now, when you encounter one of those pages, we pop up a window that gives you a bit more information about what’s happening, and give you the option to capture the full tab as an image, or to start a screen video recording. You can find regular updates on our TechSmith in Education Google+ Community.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

We are excited to announce the newly-redesigned TechSmith Education Labs team! The Ask3 team deeply immersed itself with educators and built some great energy around TechSmith’s ability to positively impact education. We are in the process of building a prototype and testing it internally here at TechSmith.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 16, 2021

In this episode of The Visual Lounge, Sherri Powers, VP of Marketing at TechSmith, talks about how video communication can save time. Short videos and simple screen recordings can often get the message across faster and more efficiently than email or in-person meetings. Why videos can be faster than email.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 18, 2018

Clearly, the session about video spoke to Heidi, and I agree. Video has soooo many applications, and you don’t need a production studio either. . Matthew Pierce, TechSmith, Video – Oh my! The talk about using video in training was hot at #ATDICE2018 this year. From Heidi Matthews. Catchy music.

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