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This captures whatever you have up on your screen and saves it as an image file. You can easily edit screenshots , like adding arrows and removing your cursor from the final image. Use Customized Screenshots Instead of Stock Images. MORE
See how Virgin Media used video to capture years of personal knowledge from 150 retiring colleagues with the help of TechSmith Snagit. Movement is more visually prominent than still images. And images are more prominent than text. MORE
Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 11AM – 12PM PT: How the Workforce Learns 2019 (Free for ATD members) The shift from relying on L&D to self-directed learning has left many organizations wondering about the role of L&D in a worker-driven world. MORE
Employees found free operating system tools cumbersome and lacking required features, so DFCU Financial purchased TechSmith Snagit. However, they found that free system tools hindered productivity and turned to TechSmith for help. In her search, Vanessa came across Snagit by TechSmith. MORE
Achieving this may mean removing unnecessary aspects of an image, which auto-fill is particularly helpful with. Collect screenshots and other images. For images not captured with Snagit, open each by going to File > Open or dragging them into the tray in Snagit. MORE
Watch to the full, nearly 40-minute interview on TechSmith Academy for free. TECHSMITH: When someone comes to you and they’re brand new to the video game, they’ve never really made videos, and they say, “I’m new, I want to get started.” MORE
With programs like TechSmith Snagit, it’s easy to add text callouts, arrows, and more to screenshots. If you’re feeling inspired, you can even try out Snagit’s Step Tool which allows you to identify parts of an image by placing ordered callouts as you point and click. MORE
Thumbnails are reduced-size versions of images or videos that originally got their name from being about the size of a human thumbnail. An eye-catching image can draw us in, while a boring or blurry thumbnail can easily deter us. 2019 YouTube Thumbnail Sizes. MORE
Sometimes they’re digital—an image or PDF file on a computer, a smartphone app, or a short video. Particularly in customer-facing roles, having employees refer to a job aid might not be the image you want to portray. Want to help employees do things faster and better? MORE
In June 2019, Mary Meeker released her annual report on internet trends. This year’s report included substantial discussion on the sharp rise in the use of visuals and images in online content. . Why are images and video increasing in importance? MORE
We use the engagement metric at TechSmith to determine if our intros are doing their job. The goal is simply to show users they’ve come to the right source for TechSmith tutorials and then move into the content. It’s difficult to overstate the power of a great video intro sequence. MORE
Friday, February 1, 2019 9AM – 10AM PT : Ten Steps to Certification in 2019 (Free for ATD members) Are you considering getting an ATD certification in 2019, but you’re not sure how to get started? You could replace the images and the text and have a great slide in no time? MORE
I highly recommend TechSmith’s Camtasia because it’s easy to use for both simple videos and larger projects. Add your own media – screenshots, images, videos, etc. It’s easy to add screenshots, your own images, or different video footage. MORE
Throughout this post I’ll share some examples of how TechSmith has successfully used videos in several ways to increase conversion rates. Just so we’re clear, at TechSmith, we use Eugene Schwartz’s five levels of awareness. 87% of consumers want to see more videos from brands in 2019. MORE
In the image below, I've created a poll within GoToTraining. In the image below, I've created the same poll as shown in the first image but it's in my PowerPoint presentation and certainly more visual. MORE
If you'd like to follow along with the steps below, create a blank project in Captivate 2019 (update 11.5) and draw a few shapes similar to the image below. I've long trumpeted the benefits of using Object Styles in Adobe Captivate. MORE
Step #2: Add specific images to certain parts of the article. Step #3: Edit those images to meet your branding. People trusted the site with images more… even though the written content was identical. You already know that adding images helps with perceived authority. MORE
The problem is that too many slide decks fail at the “ visual media” element by not using images or media at all. The post How to Solve 10 Common Training Problems With Video appeared first on Welcome to the TechSmith Blog. MORE
I use TechSmith’s Snagit which is great to record short-form video. Some recorders will have the Image and Video record option, so make sure that you know which is which when recording streaming video. Do you feel overwhelmed by video? MORE
This is way beyond adding a bit of new text to an image via a text box, which is the functionality you are likely familiar with. Snagit will scan and recognize the text within your screenshot, and provide editable text boxes on your previously-single-layered image. MORE
How about TechSmith's Camtasia? Adding images. One of the more common questions that I get from new eLearning developers is how much time does will take to produce published content. The answer I provide is dependent upon a couple of factors. For instance, which eLearning tool are you going to use? Is it Adobe Captivate? Or maybe you're going to use Articulate Storyline? Here's another factor: how many minutes of eLearning playtime are you looking to produce? MORE
Don’t get me wrong, there are still a lot of great reasons to do traditional screen recordings, but if you want something a little more polished AND that takes some of the pressure off of making it perfect, then Snagit’s new ability to create video from images can be a lifesaver. MORE
No need to export or move images to another program or application. Then, click Create and chose Image in Template. If you haven’t already selected your images, you can drag them from the Recent images tray and drop them in the designated spaces. MORE
Adobe recently released a significant, and free, update to Captivate 2019, its flagship eLearning development tool. In Captivate 2019 (11.5), clicking Assets still opens the Assets dialog box, but wow-oh-wow will you find some wonderful new stuff here. MORE
A few months ago, the folks at TechSmith reached out and asked if I’d be interested in partnering with them to design and develop a brand new certification course for Snagit 2020. Combine Images to Create Job Aids. Combine Images to Create Videos. MORE
I work at TechSmith, and I want to share today with you some ideas, that I’ve been sharing, with a lot of groups around the country and even internationally. First off, who is TechSmith? And these are tools for creating images, GIFs, and videos. MORE
Video thumbnail (What can you include in the thumbnail image that will clarify what the video is about?). TechSmith’s free TechSmith Academy is one option to try. Learn more about creating engaging videos from start to finish in the free TechSmith Academy. MORE
In the image below, I've positioned four objects on the canvas (each of the objects shown below are available for free via Camtasia's Library). MORE
After adding a video asset to the Timeline in Camtasia, it's likely you'll want to freeze a specific part of the video to allow for other Timeline objects to appear (such as annotations or images). In the image below, I've added a video to Track 1 on my Timeline. MORE
Instead of just identifying a particular element or object, often you need the user to know context about the image itself (e.g. Select a stamp, click to apply it to your image, and then resize, move, and rotate it to get the look you need. Combine Images in Templates. MORE
Two years later, the film released on April 26, 2019 and achieved the highest opening weekend sales for a movie ever. Much of what I discuss below can be found in even greater detail in two ebooks that we offer in the TechSmith Academy , our free resource on learning to create videos. MORE
Friday, November 1, 2019, 8AM – 9AM PT: Copyright: Guard Your Goldmine – Protecting What You Create The original works you create — your intellectual property — are your goldmine. Thursday, November 21, 2019, 9AM – 10AM PT: What Is the Value of Certification? MORE
TechSmith makes two software products that are perfect for capturing what you see on your computer. Which one is right for you – Snagit vs Camtasia – depends a lot on if you want to create images or videos. If you want to work with images, go with Snagit. MORE
This flattens the info to a static image file, completely stripping out all underlying data and removing any chance that something could be uncovered later. Instead of covering up the offending content, you can blur it out, so you don’t ruin the aesthetic of the image. MORE
The images all had different background colors, and I needed them to all have a uniform look. You have a logo, icon, or other images that you’re trying to design with, but you need to remove the background of the image. Step 1: Insert the image into the editor. MORE
In a previous article , I showed you the hot new assets that are available in Adobe Captivate 2019 (update 11.5). All that I needed to do was replace the placeholder text with my content, perhaps add a few slides here or there, and maybe swap out some of the images. MORE
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
APRIL 11, 2019
After adding a video asset to the Timeline in Camtasia, it's likely you'll want to freeze a specific part of the video to allow for other Timeline objects to appear (such as annotations or images). In the image below, I've added a video to Track 1 on my Timeline.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
OCTOBER 29, 2019
If you'd like to follow along with the steps below, create a blank project in Captivate 2019 (update 11.5) and draw a few shapes similar to the image below. I've long trumpeted the benefits of using Object Styles in Adobe Captivate.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
JUNE 25, 2019
Adobe recently released a significant, and free, update to Captivate 2019, its flagship eLearning development tool. In Captivate 2019 (11.5), clicking Assets still opens the Assets dialog box, but wow-oh-wow will you find some wonderful new stuff here.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
JULY 15, 2019
In a previous article , I showed you the hot new assets that are available in Adobe Captivate 2019 (update 11.5). All that I needed to do was replace the placeholder text with my content, perhaps add a few slides here or there, and maybe swap out some of the images.
TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Don’t get me wrong, there are still a lot of great reasons to do traditional screen recordings, but if you want something a little more polished AND that takes some of the pressure off of making it perfect, then Snagit’s new ability to create video from images can be a lifesaver.
TechSmith Camtasia
JANUARY 22, 2019
Step #2: Add specific images to certain parts of the article. Step #3: Edit those images to meet your branding. People trusted the site with images more… even though the written content was identical. You already know that adding images helps with perceived authority.
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Limestone Learning
JANUARY 30, 2019
Friday, February 1, 2019 9AM – 10AM PT : Ten Steps to Certification in 2019 (Free for ATD members) Are you considering getting an ATD certification in 2019, but you’re not sure how to get started? You could replace the images and the text and have a great slide in no time?
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 24, 2019
In June 2019, Mary Meeker released her annual report on internet trends. This year’s report included substantial discussion on the sharp rise in the use of visuals and images in online content. . Why are images and video increasing in importance?
Tim Slade
OCTOBER 22, 2019
A few months ago, the folks at TechSmith reached out and asked if I’d be interested in partnering with them to design and develop a brand new certification course for Snagit 2020. Combine Images to Create Job Aids. Combine Images to Create Videos.
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 22, 2019
This flattens the info to a static image file, completely stripping out all underlying data and removing any chance that something could be uncovered later. Instead of covering up the offending content, you can blur it out, so you don’t ruin the aesthetic of the image.
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 17, 2019
Thumbnails are reduced-size versions of images or videos that originally got their name from being about the size of a human thumbnail. An eye-catching image can draw us in, while a boring or blurry thumbnail can easily deter us. 2019 YouTube Thumbnail Sizes.
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The Logical Blog by IconLogic
MAY 30, 2019
In the image below, I've created a poll within GoToTraining. In the image below, I've created the same poll as shown in the first image but it's in my PowerPoint presentation and certainly more visual.
Limestone Learning
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019, 8AM – 9AM PT: Copyright: Guard Your Goldmine – Protecting What You Create The original works you create — your intellectual property — are your goldmine. Thursday, November 21, 2019, 9AM – 10AM PT: What Is the Value of Certification?
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
JANUARY 23, 2019
In the image below, I've positioned four objects on the canvas (each of the objects shown below are available for free via Camtasia's Library).
TechSmith Camtasia
MARCH 7, 2019
The images all had different background colors, and I needed them to all have a uniform look. You have a logo, icon, or other images that you’re trying to design with, but you need to remove the background of the image. Step 1: Insert the image into the editor.
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 10, 2019
We use the engagement metric at TechSmith to determine if our intros are doing their job. The goal is simply to show users they’ve come to the right source for TechSmith tutorials and then move into the content. It’s difficult to overstate the power of a great video intro sequence.
TechSmith Camtasia
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Instead of just identifying a particular element or object, often you need the user to know context about the image itself (e.g. Select a stamp, click to apply it to your image, and then resize, move, and rotate it to get the look you need. Combine Images in Templates.
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Employees found free operating system tools cumbersome and lacking required features, so DFCU Financial purchased TechSmith Snagit. However, they found that free system tools hindered productivity and turned to TechSmith for help. In her search, Vanessa came across Snagit by TechSmith.
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 8, 2019
TechSmith makes two software products that are perfect for capturing what you see on your computer. Which one is right for you – Snagit vs Camtasia – depends a lot on if you want to create images or videos. If you want to work with images, go with Snagit.
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 9, 2019
Watch to the full, nearly 40-minute interview on TechSmith Academy for free. TECHSMITH: When someone comes to you and they’re brand new to the video game, they’ve never really made videos, and they say, “I’m new, I want to get started.”
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Sometimes they’re digital—an image or PDF file on a computer, a smartphone app, or a short video. Particularly in customer-facing roles, having employees refer to a job aid might not be the image you want to portray. Want to help employees do things faster and better?
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 27, 2019
Throughout this post I’ll share some examples of how TechSmith has successfully used videos in several ways to increase conversion rates. Just so we’re clear, at TechSmith, we use Eugene Schwartz’s five levels of awareness. 87% of consumers want to see more videos from brands in 2019.
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
I work at TechSmith, and I want to share today with you some ideas, that I’ve been sharing, with a lot of groups around the country and even internationally. First off, who is TechSmith? And these are tools for creating images, GIFs, and videos.
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 20, 2019
Two years later, the film released on April 26, 2019 and achieved the highest opening weekend sales for a movie ever. Much of what I discuss below can be found in even greater detail in two ebooks that we offer in the TechSmith Academy , our free resource on learning to create videos.
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 29, 2019
With programs like TechSmith Snagit, it’s easy to add text callouts, arrows, and more to screenshots. If you’re feeling inspired, you can even try out Snagit’s Step Tool which allows you to identify parts of an image by placing ordered callouts as you point and click.
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 18, 2019
I use TechSmith’s Snagit which is great to record short-form video. Some recorders will have the Image and Video record option, so make sure that you know which is which when recording streaming video. Do you feel overwhelmed by video?
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 2, 2019
See how Virgin Media used video to capture years of personal knowledge from 150 retiring colleagues with the help of TechSmith Snagit. Movement is more visually prominent than still images. And images are more prominent than text.
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The problem is that too many slide decks fail at the “ visual media” element by not using images or media at all. The post How to Solve 10 Common Training Problems With Video appeared first on Welcome to the TechSmith Blog.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
How about TechSmith's Camtasia? Adding images. One of the more common questions that I get from new eLearning developers is how much time does will take to produce published content. The answer I provide is dependent upon a couple of factors. For instance, which eLearning tool are you going to use? Is it Adobe Captivate? Or maybe you're going to use Articulate Storyline? Here's another factor: how many minutes of eLearning playtime are you looking to produce?
TechSmith Camtasia
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
No need to export or move images to another program or application. Then, click Create and chose Image in Template. If you haven’t already selected your images, you can drag them from the Recent images tray and drop them in the designated spaces.
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 16, 2019
Video thumbnail (What can you include in the thumbnail image that will clarify what the video is about?). TechSmith’s free TechSmith Academy is one option to try. Learn more about creating engaging videos from start to finish in the free TechSmith Academy.
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 22, 2019
Achieving this may mean removing unnecessary aspects of an image, which auto-fill is particularly helpful with. Collect screenshots and other images. For images not captured with Snagit, open each by going to File > Open or dragging them into the tray in Snagit.
TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 9, 2019
This is way beyond adding a bit of new text to an image via a text box, which is the functionality you are likely familiar with. Snagit will scan and recognize the text within your screenshot, and provide editable text boxes on your previously-single-layered image.
TechSmith Camtasia
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
I highly recommend TechSmith’s Camtasia because it’s easy to use for both simple videos and larger projects. Add your own media – screenshots, images, videos, etc. It’s easy to add screenshots, your own images, or different video footage.
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 15, 2019
This captures whatever you have up on your screen and saves it as an image file. You can easily edit screenshots , like adding arrows and removing your cursor from the final image. Use Customized Screenshots Instead of Stock Images.
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