Video Simulations and Screencasts for Effective Online Training
CommLab India
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Check this blog to know how you can use video simulations and screencasts for process and software training.
Hiring Managers, Storytelling, and Tools: ID Links 5/25/21
Experiencing eLearning
MAY 25, 2021
I share these links periodically here on my blog. To develop effective stories, we need the creative mindset of a beginner, the courage to make them messy, and effective tools and processes to manage their complexity. Super useful for anyone doing software training or screencasts. What ID hiring managers want.
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Articulate 360 – Developing Good Screencasts With Peek
CommLab India
MAY 16, 2017
In the first four blogs, we saw how Articulate Storyline 360 enables you to develop e-learning courses easily. We examined the features of Storyline 360 that help develop effective software training simulations and online learning assessments. Peek is an application that can be used to create screencasts of software applications.
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8 Tips to Incorporate Screencasts Into Your Online Training Course
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 24, 2018
There is a broad range of applications for screencasts in online training, from software product demos to POS system tutorials. Here are 8 tips to incorporate screencasts into your eLearning course design. If you plan on narrating your screencast, you should have a script on hand to stay on track.
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The Ultimate Guide: What is Screencasting and Why Use it?
TechSmith Camtasia
JANUARY 10, 2019
A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Screencasting not only saves you time answering the same questions over and over, but it has been proven that 80% of viewers can recall a video they have seen in the past 30 days. Common examples of screencasts are: Tutorials.
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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia
TechSmith Camtasia
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offer instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.
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TechSmith Terrible Screencast Contest
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 1, 2011
How many of you have watched a terrible screencast? Heck, I've made my fair share of terrible screencasts! I'm happy to announce we're having our first ever TechSmith Terrible Screencast Contest! However, it's hard to ignore that some screencasts are, well, exceptional in a different way. I know I have.
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How to Start an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts
TechSmith Camtasia
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
One simple and cost effective way is to create a learning library of screencasts. Creating an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts. The post How to Start an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts appeared first on TechSmith Blog. So how do you create an informal learning library?
Become Better at Screencasting: Tips from Anton Bollen
TechSmith Camtasia
AUGUST 20, 2014
This year at Screencast Camp , things were pretty low key for me until it actually started. 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 Screencasting Tips for becoming a Better Screencaster.
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Meet Dan Spencer - Using Screencasts Effectively in the Classroom
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 8, 2010
We're gearing up for the 24 hour screencast marathon about Camtasia next week. Dan uses Camtasia for Mac in his classroom to create screencasts of his lectures and then he loads them onto iPod Touches so his students can learn the material at a pace that works for them. Can't join us live? Sound good?
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Teaching with Screencasts and Rapid Prototyping
TechSmith Camtasia
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Rather than writing out entire documents and refreshing the browser to see the effect, I start by prototyping in services like CodePen or jsFiddle. Prototype environments help you get to the root issue and communicate quickly and effectively. What About Screencasting? Using screencasts, I can do the same thing.
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From flat to phat: New Camtasia feature drops the needle on screencasts
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 1, 2014
Click on the new effect option, Rap-ify – and after a short re-render process, your video will be updated with a new music style makeover – music, voiceover, and general look and feel all will be updated. . The post From flat to phat: New Camtasia feature drops the needle on screencasts appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.
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Advanced Screencasting: Editing Narration in Audacity Tutorial
TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 8, 2014
How to use the Amplify effect in Audacity. How to repeat an effect. The post Advanced Screencasting: Editing Narration in Audacity Tutorial appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. How to adjust the volume of words or phrases. How to reduce or remove white noise. How to export audio from Audacity to use in Camtasia Studio.
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Behind the Scenes - How We Create Screencasts
TechSmith Camtasia
MARCH 7, 2011
I was absolutely blown away at the number of screencast examples many of you shared on this recent blog post. The screencast that was listed the most in your feedback was one done our Instructional Designer, Ryan Eash. I wanted to make sure everyone saw this screencast. Effects Amplify. Start recording audio.
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How screencasting has helped one student feel more prepared for college
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 9, 2013
mathcast or screencast) to demonstrate the process of solving the problem, which was extraordinarily helpful. Recognizing their effectiveness, Mr. Marcos began posting these videos on mathtrain.tv The post How screencasting has helped one student feel more prepared for college appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.
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What is Screencasting?
TechSmith Camtasia
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Screencasting is when you record a video of your computer screen, oftentimes for teaching or sharing ideas. Common examples of screencasts are onscreen tutorials , video lessons , or slideshare presentations. Screencasts add a personal touch in ways that other methods (I’m looking at you PowerPoint decks and written proposals!)
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40 Top Blog Posts of 2018
Ashley Chiasson
DECEMBER 13, 2018
In lieu of overhauling the site, I’ve opted to curate a list of my most popular blog posts of 2018, and I’ll attempt to categorize them as much as possible. Screencasts: ALL of the Articulate Storyline Screencast Tutorials were super popular this year. Screencast: Building My Portfolio with WordPress and Media Grid.
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Make your Screencasts Pop in 3D!
TechSmith Camtasia
JANUARY 12, 2011
One of my favorite screencasters, Paolo Tosolini has shared his tips to make your screencasts stand out from the crowd! He helped make a screencast that had a ROI of $2.4 In this guest blog post, Paolo will share how to make your screencasts pop like they're in 3D! You remember Paolo, don't you? million dollars !
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The 12 Days of Screencasting - On the Twelfth Day.
TechSmith Camtasia
DECEMBER 25, 2010
We're at the end of our 12 Day of Screencasting series. Today, professional screencaster and Camtasia trainer, Axel Becker shares his tips with you about voice training in a screencast! The screencast runs just 2:35 minutes! You can find Axel on the web at Camtasia Training Blog (in German) and his website fortytwo.
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Screencast of the Week - Tom Crawford + Gondola = Fun
TechSmith Camtasia
JANUARY 26, 2010
It's time to get back into the Screencast of the Week! I had a chance to catch up with screencaster, "Tom Crawford":[link] from "Visualization Network":[link] at "CES":[link] recently. Tom helps people communicate more effectively plus use art and visuals to solve problems and sell ideas. No gondola required.
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Screencast of the Week - Ian Ozsvald and ProCasts
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 12, 2009
This week's Screencast of the Week comes to us from a professional screencaster, Ian Ozsvald of ProCasts ! I liked this screencast for several reasons. The audio quality is great on this screencast which is important as viewers are generally intolerant of poor audio. The screencast runs 1:32 and is short and to the point.
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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia
TechSmith Camtasia
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offers instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.
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24 Screencasts About Camtasia in 24 Hours. Starts Now!
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 13, 2010
It's time to kick off our marathon of 24 Screencasts about Camtasia in 24 hours! I will post the videos on this blog post as soon as we finish producing them (I figured you didn't want 24 different blog posts). :-) We plan on recording close to the top of the hour if you'd like to tune in. Tune in live here. Nick Kwiatkowski.
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Here’s How We Share Results With Our Teams at TechSmith (and It Doesn’t Involve Another Long Email)
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 19, 2021
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. There are a lot of ways to use screencasting at work, but for now, let’s focus on using screencasts to report on project results. How do I edit my screencast?
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How Many Videos Do You Need To Effectively Flip Your Class? An Interview with Ashlie Smith
TechSmith Camtasia
MARCH 26, 2014
The ScreenChamp Awards are the annual screencasting competition hosted by TechSmith. Ashlie Smith is an 8th Grade Physical Science instructor at Cranbrook Schools, and she recently won the 2013 EDU Category prize for her screencast Work and Power. Watch Our Interview with Award-Winning Screencaster Ashlie Smith.
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100 How to Create Engaging Video-based eLearning
Association eLearning
MAY 8, 2014
If you’re a regular reader of our blog you already know how much we love storytelling and are probably familiar with “ The Story Arc Model ,” as described in this blog post from our President and Creative Director, Jack McGrath. The ideal B-roll, depending on your content is a recorded screencast. 5) Incorporate B-roll. “B-roll”
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Best elearning Authoring tools You must Explore!!
Paradiso
APRIL 14, 2023
Elearning authoring tools are software programs that authorize the creation of interactive, engaging, and effective elearning content. In this blog, we will discover what elearning authoring tools are, their advantages, and some of the best elearning authoring tools available in the market. /p>
The Top 9 Screen Recording Tips That Will Make You a Better Creator (With Video)
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. Length can impact effectiveness. How long is the ideal screencasting video? Sound can make a big difference in the overall quality of your screencast recording. Don’t circle things.
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Screencast of the Week - Fighting Hunger, Editing By Candlelight and WFP
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 21, 2009
She teaches Nonprofits to effectively use technology and social media. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) recently launched a video blog called 'On the Road'. And, these videos tell a story - storytelling is one of the most important parts of interesting and engaging screencasts. If you run into this, check out this workaround.
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How to Easily Speed Up or Slow Down Your Videos
TechSmith Camtasia
JULY 13, 2020
To apply the clip speed effect, click and drag it from the tools panel to a clip on the timeline. Open the effects tray and drag the clip speed handles to adjust the speed of a clip. Most hosting platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Screencast , and Wistia all allow users to adjust the video playback speed. Download Free Trial.
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How to Transform Your Remote Communication With Visuals
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 13, 2020
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the current state of workplace communications and common misconceptions holding your company back from effectively communicating while working from home. Yet only 40% said it is a very effective means of communication. That puts even more stress on effective communication.
6 Proven Ways To Boost Remote Communication with Visuals
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 8, 2020
When you are working remotely, it’s important to find effective ways to connect online with those you work with, as well as potential customers. Visuals are considered the key to effective communication because they are processed faster by the brain. Learn how you can effectively communicate with visuals while working from home.
The Green Screen Effect – TechSmith Tips
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 21, 2015
TechSmith Tips is a weekly series that will focus on tips in screencasting, video editing, and more. This week, we will show you how to pull off the Green Screen Effect. The green screen effect is a post-production technique for compositing (layering) two images or video streams together based on color hues ( chroma range).
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7 Mistakes Video Creators Should Avoid
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 14, 2021
This simple rule gives video creators direction for how to frame their subject effectively. You can also apply the rule of thirds to screencasts. Often, there’s a lot to focus on in a screencast and it can be overwhelming for your audience. Not lighting your videos effectively. Take a look at the screenshot below.
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How to Screen Record on Your Mac (With Audio)
TechSmith Camtasia
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
You can’t add annotations, callouts, or effects. Thankfully, there’s a better way to easily record your screen , edit the footage, and add annotations or effects. If you’re not sure what to choose, we recommend TechSmith Screencast. From there, you can add any desired effects or features. Plus, it’s free!
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A report from ScreencastCamp Germany
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 24, 2013
Inspired by the ScreencastCamp held at TechSmith’s headquarters in Michigan each summer, Anton Bollen , TechSmith’s European Evangelist and author of the German TechSmith Blog , and Andreas Pilz , a Camtasia trainer and professional screencaster, organized TechSmith’s first international ScreencastCamp in Nürnberg, Germany. Background.
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What is Your Favorite Storyline 360 Feature?
Yukon Learning
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
For Storyline 360 screencasts to create all of the graphics and create written on-screen captions for each step in a system simulation is just mind blowing! On top of that, Storyline 360 screencasts create what feels like the real software environment and lets the learner practice in a safe place. It’s just amazing.
Video - Screencast - Webinar - Best of eLearning Learning
eLearning Learning Posts
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Increasing Virtual Learning And Webinar Effectiveness With Your Social Learning System <!–( Top 99 Workplace eLearning Blogs - eLearning Technology , August 24, 2009. Five Things Not to do While Selecting an LMS - Upside Learning Blog , August 27, 2009. Top 99 Workplace eLearning Blogs , August 26, 2009.
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How to Create a DIY Green Screen Video Effect
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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7 Tech Tools & Skills Trainers Must Have
TalentLMS
MARCH 17, 2016
The overwhelming surge in popular social media hangouts like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube, as well as the true power that blogs have, all tell us where the potential learners are. If you like to write, create a personal blog and connect with your learners through social media by asking their opinion.
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40 How to Use a Webcam Recorder to Add Personality to Your Videos
TechSmith Camtasia
MAY 30, 2018
To create that cool picture-in-picture effect, start by dragging the video to the timeline. Visuals are a necessary aspect of screencasting; however, it might help to put a face to your voice. By showing your face in a screencast, viewers can connect with you more easily and possibly understand your video content better.
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How to Blur a Video
TechSmith Camtasia
APRIL 5, 2021
Ready to create some professional-looking videos with blur effects? Step 2: Add the blur effect. Camtasia gives you the option to export your video to several common sharing destinations, including YouTube , Vimeo , Screencast , and more. Ready to create some professional-looking videos with blur effects?
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59 The Ultimate Screen Recorder Comparison Guide (Free and Paid Options)
TechSmith Camtasia
JUNE 16, 2022
Some tools can only capture a small part of your screen and have limited value-added features, while others can record multiple screens, record your webcam, and even add on-screen effects to increase user engagement. Screencast-o-matic. Screencast-O-Matic. Let’s take a look! How we judged the top screen recorders. Vimeo Record.
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5 Video Editing Softwares To Use to Nail Your Onboarding Videos
Edume
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
So now you know why video is so effective as a content format, and what kind of videos to make to reduce churn and improve new hire productivity. Screencast-o-matic Screencast-o-matic is an online tool that provides fast, free and instant recording of anything on your screen. But with a little guidance, anyone can edit videos.
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