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TechSmith Camtasia: Reducing the Size of Video Output

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I received an email from someone who recently attended my TechSmith Camtasia virtual classes. To begin, TechSmith says that "larger videos (in resolution) will dramatically increase file size. " I completely agree with what TechSmith is saying. You can reduce the file size by compressing the audio upon production.

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Audio Production Mastery Tips from a Grammy Winner | Justin Proctor

TechSmith Camtasia

What does it take to record great audio? Justin David Proctor, audio recording master and two-time Grammy Award winner, joined this episode of The Visual Lounge to share his expertise in creating great audio. Why audio recording is easier than ever. Producing great audio in not-so-great environments.

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10+ Gift Ideas You Need to Ask For This Year

TechSmith Camtasia

TechSmith is proud to present the ultimate gift guide for the video creator, audio editor, or remote worker in your life. If you want to level-up your video or audio production, or want to know what products the TechSmith team recommends to make truly great videos, then your Christmas has come early! Microphones.

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7 Mistakes Video Creators Should Avoid

TechSmith Camtasia

You could be talking into it completely the wrong way and then be left wondering why your audio isn’t great. Pay attention to your equipment and check that things like the audio, lighting, and framing are all suitable as these are almost impossible to fix later on. Ignoring the importance of audio. Framing is easily overlooked.

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What You Need to Know to Get the Best Audio

TechSmith Camtasia

Audio Best Practices. Nothing turns off viewers faster than a video with bad audio. Unless you have a higher end camera that has a built-in shotgun mic, you are going to want consider recording audio separately from your video. Here is the lav mic that we use at TechSmith for interviews. Selecting an Audio Recorder.

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How To Edit Video- Normalize Audio Clips & Volume

TechSmith Camtasia

Mixing” as it’s referred to in video production, is the art of blending your audio tracks to deliver a seamless audio experience, which can be achieved when you edit video. Before starting your mix, you need to start by recording good audio! Make sure to have your tracks separated by type (audio, video, animations, titles etc.).

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How I Improved My Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

Speaking from experience, Jeff advises beginners to strive for perfection but not to wait until they’re perfect before showcasing their work. So, don’t wait to buy that fancy camera or audio equipment before you put yourself out there. Jeff’s gear guide for beginners. It’s all part of the learning process.

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