The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 11, 2013

I received an email asking the following: What specific advice can you give about the kind of microphone to purchase for making good quality audio narrations to accompany my Captivate training sessions, minimizing echo and other audio problems? Do you record your audio in a studio or in the office? Audio-Technica.

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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

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? 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. What about the other way around? How To Get The Right Sound.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

There are lots of ways to create videos with Camtasia. Here at TechSmith, we generally start with a script and storyboard, record the audio, record the video (while listening to the audio), and then edit it all together. Still others record their video first, then record voice narration of that video, and put them both together.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 13, 2019

Having to reduce audio noise can be a real pain. And recording clean audio can be tough, especially in noisy environments. Whether it’s background noise or less-than-ideal equipment, sometimes you end up with hissy audio. Take a listen to what software noise removal can do: Noisy Audio. Clean Audio ?.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

There are lots of ways to create videos with Camtasia. Here at TechSmith, we generally start with a script and storyboard, record the audio, record the video (while listening to the audio), and then edit it all together. Still others record their video first, then record voice narration of that video, and put them both together.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 27, 2022

Are you ready to upgrade your microphone but aren’t sure where to start in the complex world of audio equipment and microphones? This episode of The Visual Lounge is all about audio – how to pick the best equipment, how to use it correctly, mistakes to watch out for, and much more. But don’t overlook audio. You’re in luck.

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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! Step 4: Voice narration. When you are done editing your capture you can add narration to your video, using the Voice narration option. Save your audio file.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2022

According to our research about people’s video viewing habits , the most critical characteristic of a video is the audio quality. Camtasia makes it simple add music to your videos, remove background noise from your voice over, and more. Try Camtasia for Free. Easily add music to your videos.

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “ voice-over video? ”. Voice-over is an extremely versatile type of video and can be used on anything from movie trailers to college lectures to, of course, corporate training. But how would you even go about creating an eLearning voice-over? A lecture?

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 18, 2010

One of the biggest challenges in video is getting good audio. Chris McQueen, one of TechSmith's instructional designers, shares his secrets on how he gets great audio for the videos he creates! What other tips and tricks would you like to learn about? One of the biggest challenges in video is getting good audio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 20, 2014

We had just replaced the computer we use for streaming and recording, plus we hadn’t tested the audio system. So you’ll see a little rust in this episode, but regardless, our guest, Anton Bollen, TechSmith German Evangelist, provides some great tips about becoming a better screencaster. Anton’s Tips. Stop hating your voice.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 15, 2014

You might share them via text or social media, however, have you ever considered using Camtasia Studio to create holiday video cards to make your images come alive with music and your voice? In this tutorial, you will create a winter holiday greeting card video using Camtasia Studio. Camtasia Studio 8.4 Requirements.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

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. If you think music will distract from your message then you may choose not to include it at all and focus on your voice.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Before you make your first screencast , these nine essential tips will help you create a quality screen recording that you’ll want to share. Audio quality matters. Let’s face it folks – one thing that turns off viewers faster than almost anything else is bad audio. Watch the video, read the post, or do both!

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LearnUpon

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Naturally, there are some things you need to consider to ensure you get the most out of them – here are our top 10 tips for using videos in eLearning. Use good quality audio. Background noise or an unclear voice will reduce the impact of the video. Use your own voice. And it also results in more accurate reporting!

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2020

A visible speaker offers an authentic expert voice in your video. Here are a few tips to ensure your video is the right length: 1. Audio, the surprise important element. Roughly 75% of the videos submitted that were deemed “great videos,” clear audio was the most common element. Want to give Camtasia a try?

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 23, 2020

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. Headphones.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 14, 2016

Check out 7 tips for creating video lectures on how to put together text, visuals and audio for the ultimate video lecturing experience. Someone might argue that text is just a necessary evil in a video lecture, and you should be paying more attention to visuals and the tone of your voice. Audio tips.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

While there are a number of ways to record a presentation, I’ll give you my favorite way to record a high-quality presentation in PowerPoint with audio and video. How to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam. When you install Camtasia, you’ll have the option to include a PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Then, once you feel comfortable with how to easily record a screencast, I’ll go over some bonus tips for how you can level-up your screencasts. A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen that typically includes some sort of audio narration. Windows: Mac: The system audio and microphone are recorded by default.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Then, once you feel comfortable with how to easily record a screencast, I’ll go over some bonus tips for how you can level-up your screencasts. A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen that typically includes some sort of audio narration. Windows: Mac: The system audio and microphone are recorded by default.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2019

In a lot of cases, with just a little know-how, determination, and, of course, a video editor like TechSmith Camtasia , anyone can create a great animated explainer video. A voice-over drives the story and explains to viewers what they’re seeing. Step 3: Record and edit the audio narration. Camtasia Behaviors.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 8, 2016

Nothing kills a video like poor audio quality. No amount of set design, camera effects, or lighting tricks will help your finished video if your audio sounds like an old cassette tape. Beyond seeming unprofessional, poor audio quality makes it difficult for your viewers to understand the video. The Science Behind Sound.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 30, 2018

For the example below, we’ll use Camtasia, since it is both a webcam recorder and video editor. Open Camtasia and choose New Project. *If If you haven’t already installed Camtasia, download a trial here. To start working with video and webcam footage, import them into Camtasia by choosing File > Import > Media.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Visual Lounge’s host Matt Pierce breaks down a sample video editing workflow that covers the main areas of video editing, from organizing your footage to adding audio and graphics. Post-production: When you organize footage, create a rough cut, fine cut, picture lock, add audio, visual effects, edit color, and add title and graphics.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 3, 2018

If you’re looking for more video editing power, you can also use Camtasia. I’ll walk through this process in Snagit, but the workflow is very similar in Camtasia. In the video toolbar, make sure that the system audio icon is green, as this means the video will capture the sound from your computer. Set up your recording.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 29, 2018

Audio transcription – the process of converting recorded speech into text – isn’t the most glamorous topic. Aside from marketing-focused benefits, one of the best reasons for transcribing videos is to make your content accessible to all your users, including people who can’t hear the audio or see the video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Voice overs. One of the most important tips that I can give: keep it simple. We see all these knobs and dials in wonderful programs such as Camtasia and Motion , and we want to tweak them. He is the author of 10 Tips for Creating Engaging Product Videos. Video tutorial: Prepare, Script, Audio. Animations.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you make videos — especially how-to and explainer videos — you will almost certainly need to record voice overs. In fact, depending on how many videos you create, you may have to do a lot of voice over work. For many people, the thought of recording their voice and sharing it with the world is horrifying.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Microsoft PowerPoint and TechSmith Camtasia have long been friends. This inability made screen recorders like Camtasia necessary if you wanted to capture your PowerPoint presentations as video. But, even now that recording capabilities are built into PowerPoint, Camtasia and PowerPoint remain a dynamic duo.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! TechSmith Camtasia makes it easy to record and edit video — no pro skills required! No surprise here, but we recommend TechSmith Camtasia. If your video will have any voice over, I highly recommend starting with a script. Write a script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It’s just a different medium and opportunity for all students to have a voice. Using Camtasia Studio, I shared knowledge and tips on how to use this cool feature with thousands of other teachers through Edmodo’s built in networking feature in this tutorial video. My tool of choice is Camtasia Studio. Watch this first.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 15, 2017

Step 4: Select your audio. For audio, you can use music, voice narration, or a combination of the two. We skip voice narration, because the primary function for our blog videos is for social media promotion. Most video editing programs, like Camtasia , have music tracks available for you to use within the software.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 10, 2019

A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Free Download: Camtasia gives you everything you need to create a great screencast on Windows or Mac. Give students audio-visual feedback (the next best thing to a 1:1 conversation). Click here to download a trial for free !

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 30, 2018

Once you’ve decided your camera work, it’s important to address how you will be picking up the audio, may that be through a boom mic or a voice-over. Refer to the chart below for more shot types, camera angles , camera moves , and audio. Capturing Your Subjects. And don’t forget to download our video templates at bit.ly/techsmithvideotemplates2017.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2018

Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen captions and subtitles on videos or in movies either in the form of translation of the dialogue from one language to another, or simply a same-language presentation of dialogue and other audio events. Video with captions and an audio cue. Why add captions? Step 1a: Start with a script.

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