The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 19, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        It's been years in the making but TechSmith has finally updated Camtasia. One common complaint from my students as I  teach Camtasia  is that the options such as Transitions, Audio Effects, etc. and boy is this upgrade worth the wait.

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MAY 19, 2021

A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually. At TechSmith, we use a screencast — recording your screen as you present information — because it’s one of the best and easiest ways to share project information. Plus, they remembered it better later on. With Snagit, you can!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 12, 2013

How about TechSmith's Camtasia Studio? I have extensive experience using Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia Studio. Writing an Audio Script. If you're going to include voiceover audio (and I highly suggest that you do since audio has been shown to improve the learner experience), you should create an audio script.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 8, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      If there is unwanted noise (static perhaps or a barking dog) in the audio you're using in your eLearning projects, all of the eLearning tools allow you to quickly edit the audio file and delete the offending noise.  Then click  Audio Editor. 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  Does the voiceover audio you added to your PowerPoint slides still work when the slides are imported into your eLearning tool? TechSmith Camtasia.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 21, 2019

An important part of creating good video is good audio. Not everyone will be fortunate enough to have a sound booth or an environment that is ideal for recording audio in, but you don’t have to let it ruin your videos. Let’s take a look at what you can do to make sure you can record good audio for your videos. .

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 31, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      As you add assets to your Camtasia Studio project (such as images, animations, and audio), those assets appear in the Clip Bin. Sure some of the music and effects can be a bit, shall we say, corny, but there's plenty of stuff you can really use in your projects.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  Does the voiceover audio you added to your PowerPoint slides still work when the slides are imported into your eLearning tool? TechSmith Camtasia.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  Does the voiceover audio you added to your PowerPoint slides still work when the slides are imported into your eLearning tool? TechSmith Camtasia.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). wait for it. 

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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

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.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s guest post is by Robert Risdon, Technical Support Agent for TechSmith. In our drive to provide TechSmith users the ability to capture screenshots on their preferred system, last month we introduced TechSmith Snagit for Google Chrome. TechSmith Technical Support Specialist. appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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JUNE 28, 2018

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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MAY 29, 2014

Bring Citelighter and TechSmith into your repertoire of teacher tools. But it wasn’t just Citelighter that was transforming my classroom, it was the inclusion of TechSmith tools – Snagit and Jing – that rounded out our expertly exercised process. And I didn’t want to hinder their progress by threatening with grades.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 14, 2021

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. Not lighting your videos effectively.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 1, 2015

Because there are so many different devices on the market with no set-in-stone standard aspect ratio for all these screens, some fancy programming has to come into effect. TechSmith Camtasia Studio. As such, Camtasia is an excellent tool for creating good eLearning using PowerPoint presentations, images, video, audio, and even quizzes.

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JULY 18, 2017

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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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 26, 2021

PT: Hollywood FX with PowerPoint Make professional, movie quality effects using PowerPoint. From beautiful effects to cinematic animations and everything in between. Some practical insights on a skills-based versus HR-based strategy. Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 9 a.m.–10 Learn tips, tricks and techniques to make the impossible.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 29, 2021

Have you ever felt like the audio on your video was too quiet or too loud? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make audio louder or softer in your videos, plus some bonus tips for taking your audio to the next level. Camtasia makes it easy to create great videos with clear audio, even if you don’t have much experience.

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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. In fact, I’m going to walk you through how you can easily create effective training and tutorial videos — no pro skills required.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Since Camtasia has been one of the recommended tools that have proven to be helpful for participants to use successfully, Hackathon organizers decided to reach out to TechSmith and see if they would be willing to support the event, especially for those who have never used video creation software. Eric Pearson, UX Team Lead, TechSmith.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2018

This visual effect is often called chroma key compositing or chroma keying. It is a post-production effect that allows video editors to replace backgrounds and insert footage or images into their scenes. This process can actually be very cost effective and easy to set up. It’s not as hard as it looks. Step 1: Get a backdrop.

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APRIL 12, 2022

A song or sound effect used strategically can engage your audience, add a level of professionalism to your content, and make your product stand out. According to our research about people’s video viewing habits , the most critical characteristic of a video is the audio quality. Here’s what you’ll learn. Yes and no.

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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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JULY 28, 2021

From scripting to research and analysis to drafting, the better foundations you can lay with your work, the easier it is to scale your videos and achieve the desired effect with your audience. Prior to joining TechSmith, she worked for 13 years in higher education, managing training, and social media. But where do you start?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Length can impact effectiveness. Audio quality matters. Let’s face it folks – one thing that turns off viewers faster than almost anything else is bad audio. The best way to record good audio is to plan for it before you even start recording. How long is the ideal screencasting video? Don’t circle things.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 2, 2021

We’ll walk you through the steps needed to screen capture on macOS, add any annotations and effects, and easily share your screenshots. Our screen capture software for Mac is TechSmith Snagit. Snagit lets you record system audio, microphone, and video at the same time. You can compare TechSmith screen recorders for mac here.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 2, 2021

But what if you need to capture your computer screen with more detail, or add extra annotations and effects that go beyond the bare minimum? From advanced effects and editing tools to detailed capture techniques, Snagit can help you create amazing screen captures with the power to easily communicate details and share knowledge.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 2, 2021

But what if you need to capture your computer screen with more detail, or add extra annotations and effects that go beyond the bare minimum? From advanced effects and editing tools to detailed capture techniques, Snagit can help you create amazing screen captures with the power to easily communicate details and share knowledge.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2014

For most TechSmith tutorials, the narration track is actually recorded first with a handheld microphone or a podcaster USB microphone that feeds straight into Audacity (an open-source audio editor). How to paste white noise over existing audio. How to use the Amplify effect in Audacity. How to repeat an effect.

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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. Use effective visuals, like images and icons to illustrate your concepts. Both can be effective, but can also make your video feel plodding. Use humor where appropriate.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 26, 2022

If you’ve been around TechSmith a while, you’ll have heard this tip before – but for good reason! Get to grips with your camera’s settings, learn and experiment with lighting positioning, and figure out how to get the best audio out of your microphone. psst…you can find plenty on TechSmith Academy or our blog). Learn your tools.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 22, 2020

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. But most importantly, all of it reinforced what we already knew: Your videos don’t need to be perfect to be effective. Audio is key to delivering results.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 19, 2021

It can digitize and compress an audio or video signal for transmission and convert an incoming signal to audio or video for reception. A container is the file that contains your video, audio streams, and any closed caption files as well. Audio actually uses its own codecs. filename.mp4). F requently Asked Questions.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 14, 2020

At TechSmith, we’ve been collecting data about why people stop and start watching YouTube videos for nearly a decade. You don’t have to be the world’s best professional speaker, but if you can communicate clearly and effectively to another person, you’ll be more likable and relatable. Focus on audio and visuals.

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