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.   Check out the new interface.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A truly engaging video often includes music, as well. But where do you find music? When you find it, how do you add music to a video? Read more to learn how to add music to a video. There’s a difference between adding music and adding the right music. Now here’s that same scene with different music.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. 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. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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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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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 16, 2012

Using music can add an extra element to your video or end up distracting the viewer. Don't let the latter be true when trying to enhance a video with music. This week's video is posted below and presents three tips that will help you effectively use music in screencasts. Jaclyn Nagel is a digital media intern at TechSmith.

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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

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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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

MARCH 18, 2013

Having good, quality audio is one of the keys to a successful Camtasia project. In fact, audio quality can directly affect how viewers respond to your video. Poor audio recordings — like those with a lot of white noise, or varying volume levels — can distract viewers and detract from the content. Can’t see the video?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 12, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        Closed captioning (CC) allows you to provide descriptive information in your published eLearning project that typically matches the voiceover audio contained in your Camtasia project. In the image below I've opened a project that already has audio on the Timeline.

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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. Selecting The Right Music. How To Get The Right Sound.

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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. Ignoring the importance of audio. Framing is easily overlooked.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 21, 2021

To learn more about how to unlock the power of storytelling in your videos, check out the Basics: Writing and Using Scripts course at the TechSmith Academy. Have good audio quality. Good quality audio itself isn’t necessarily engaging, but bad quality audio will stop people watching your video. Incorporate music.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 23, 2013

My next venture will be to use Snagit to record audio feedback on important assignments for particular students. Camtasia Studio lets me add a little music intro and animated title opening. The post Screencasting in the Classroom with TechSmith and Edmodo appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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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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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. Step 3: Record and edit the audio narration. One option for recording audio is Adobe Audition. Step 6: Add music. Atomica Music Library (Paid).

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TechSmith Camtasia

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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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 22, 2020

Audio is key to delivering results. Make sure you have great audio. Almost 90% of the videos that submitters rated four or five stars for “how accurately did the video achieve its goal” and “how did you personally rate the video” had clear audio. to ensure your audio quality hits the mark, invest in a stand-alone mic.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

TechSmith Capture is an iOS recording app that lets you create high-quality mobile demos and how-to videos right from your phone or tablet. If your device is muted via the silence switch, the audio coming from your device will not be included in your recording. Turn off in-app music. Free up resources. Use a good mic.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 18, 2018

We used Adobe Captivate, but any eLearning tool will work including Articulate Storyline and TechSmith Camtasia. I didn't make any edits to the video but could have easily added audio, music, callouts, animations, you name it.). . And once displayed on the computer, it was a breeze to capture the reflection.

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TechSmith Camtasia

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. Why clear audio is even more important than clear video. For recording voiceovers, we recommend TechSmith Audiate.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 18, 2018

We used Adobe Captivate, but any eLearning tool will work including Articulate Storyline and TechSmith Camtasia. I didn't make any edits to the video but could have easily added audio, music, callouts, animations, you name it.). . And once displayed on the computer, it was a breeze to capture the reflection.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 27, 2012

So you have your audio and video recorded but don't know how to take it to that next level? Week two brings you tips on how to reinforce your audio instructions using editing tools such as annotations, callouts and zooms. 0:06 Tip #1: Use annotations to reinforce audio instructions. No worries. Not seeing the video?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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. Use an external microphone to increase the quality of your audio dramatically.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 16, 2012

Using music can add an extra element to your video or end up distracting the viewer. Don't let the latter be true when trying to enhance a video with music. This week's video is posted below and presents three tips that will help you effectively use music in screencasts. Not seeing the video? View it on YouTube.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

One of the best things about TechSmith Camtasia is that, unlike other video editing tools, it’s super quick and easy to add text to a video. Lower-Thirds from TechSmith Assets for Camtasia. Camtasia 2019 comes bundled with a cool selection of free assets, such as intros and outros, music, icons, and more.

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JULY 19, 2022

Regardless of how you get it, you can import the audio into the Camtasia media bin and drag and drop it to the timeline as needed. Then, just like with the voiceover audio, drag and drop them to the timeline. You can trim your footage, add music, incorporate an animated intro, include animated effects, and more. TUTORIAL VIDEO].

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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. Audio, the surprise important element. Roughly 75% of the videos submitted that were deemed “great videos,” clear audio was the most common element. But that’s not all.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 21, 2021

There’s producing, editing, camera equipment, audio equipment, and then distributing the content to think about. You can get more elaborate and add some animation, some music, and it’s more likely to be absorbed. For more expert advice and tips visit TechSmith Academy on YouTube or listen to the Podcast.

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Mike Taylor

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What I’m Listening to: Several people told me how much they liked Mother Mother last week so I’m still finding new music like that from the Mother Mother radio list. TechSmith Video Viewer Study 2021. Giide is a cool idea for interactive audio. Thanks for reading! Last week’s most clicked item: The Better Deck Deck.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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. To record the audio, click the audio dropdown to select your microphone or audio device. What exactly is a screencast?

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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. To record the audio, click the audio dropdown to select your microphone or audio device. What exactly is a screencast?

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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. Select your microphone and whether or not you need the recording to include your system audio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

We’re giving away more than $4,800 worth of audio and video gear, pre-production tools, and music soundtrack gift certificates from our friends at Premiumbeat.com. You’ll also want to have solid production values: high-quality audio, appropriate animations/transitions, clear visuals, logical structure, and concise delivery.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, if you are a marketing consultant, then you might have a bumper clip that introduces your name with graphics and music playing in the background. Should it have music? Most video bumpers are made up of three elements: your logo or brand symbol, a graphics animation of that logo, and an audio track in the background.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 24, 2018

A robust eLearning authoring tool gives you the ability to record your screen , add audio, and edit the entire online presentation. Choose a quiet location to record your screencast and audio narration to enhance the quality of the presentation. In addition, you may want to invest in a microphone and pop filter to create clear audio.

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