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AUGUST 1, 2023

Yet, despite its power to engage and enthrall, B-roll remains one of the least understood aspects of video production, especially for those who […] The post B-Roll: The Secret Sauce of Any Great Video appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If you are in the business of video editing, or you would like to be, there are several video editing techniques that you need to know. The post How to Edit Videos: L-Cuts and J-Cuts appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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MAY 5, 2021

Video tutorials, blogs, and technical documentation are just some of the different ways you can provide users of your product with the help they need to be successful. He has created tutorial videos for a variety of projects, including Camtasia. Doug also leads TechSmith’s customer education strategy and approach.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post The Easiest Way to Shorten a Video for Social Media appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. Social media content creation is a fast-paced, dynamic process that requires expertise to maintain audience attention. How will you stand out?

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APRIL 29, 2024

From creating a YouTube account to recording & editing videos & monetizing your channel, discover the secrets to make a YouTube channel. The post How to Make a YouTube Channel: Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

We are proud to announce our new enterprise-wide video solution: TechSmith Relay. TechSmith Relay allows anyone in your organization or school district to easily create, share, and access video content, from nearly any device. You can also access videos via mobile device, anytime, anywhere! Today is no exception.

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MAY 19, 2021

Humans understand information better when it’s presented visually, which makes communicating with images and videos extremely important. A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually. Plus, you don’t need a bunch of fancy equipment or professional video editing skills to do it.

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JUNE 19, 2018

We Heard A Common Theme… Over the last several years, I have had the privilege to speak to thousands of people about video creation. I have met people with a variety of skill levels and knowledge, with many just starting to start the video creation process. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of TechSmith Academy.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Learn how to make a YouTube video intro with templates and step-by-step instructions. The post How to Make a YouTube Intro appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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APRIL 14, 2021

If your videos aren’t meeting your expectations, or you’re struggling with the video production process, you may be making one (or more) of these common mistakes made by video creators. There are seven common mistakes or traps that video creators often fall into. Not getting to know your video recording equipment.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

At TechSmith, we’ve always believed the joy of learning is experienced more often when we’re engaged in the process of learning, whether that’s coming up with a dazzling new idea, creating the materials to spread the idea, or collaborating to make the ideas better. To the Future. So we just had to bring them to you!

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APRIL 10, 2014

We’ve been spending a lot of time in schools, watching how real educators and students use (or want to use) video. Our new TechSmith Relay offering gives schools an “easy button” for video: from capture to sharing to assessment to analytics. Having trouble viewing this video? Create Videos On-the-Go.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

We love dressing up at TechSmith. So without any further ado, we are proud to present a little peek into the madness that is… TECHSMITH HALLOWEEN! The little ones—this year ranging in age from 4 months to 13-years-old—walk around the TechSmith offices scaring up fun and collecting treats. The post A Happy TechSmith Halloween!

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APRIL 21, 2021

Is there a silver bullet for making engaging video? Think about a video that’s really captivated you before. What was it about the video that made you not want to look away? There are many techniques video creators use to make their videos engaging. Making engaging video relevant and interesting.

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MARCH 31, 2017

Background: The very first version of TechSmith Snagit was released in May of 1990. Originally developed as a simple screen capture and print utility tool, the program was initially created for internal use, as an in-house tool used to document early Microsoft Windows applications for TechSmith’s clients. Happy April Fools Day!

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JUNE 25, 2012

We’re excited to bring four of our blogs under one roof…and are putting plans in place to bring you great content, from more TechSmithies, on a more frequent basis. We merged four different TechSmith blogs, and brought over their existing content: Visual Lounge, TechSmith education community, Jing, and Screencast.com.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Each year, Microsoft holds a global Hackathon event , where 27,000 Microsoft employees (and a few award-winning guest participants) create a new product or solution to a problem and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges via short videos. Camtasia is the perfect tool for quickly creating video. Eric Pearson, UX Team Lead, TechSmith.

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MAY 12, 2021

But it’s not suitable for every type of organization or video. There may be no reason to upload your internal training videos to YouTube, for example. However, that doesn’t mean that the video-hosting giant isn’t useful to you. YouTube creators know what makes a good video. Lesson 1: Your video doesn’t have to be perfect.

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MARCH 16, 2021

Online course videos are a great tool to help students learn anytime, anywhere. It can be difficult to make the online learning experience interactive for students and make videos accessible for students of all abilities. Regardless of the option you choose, ensure that your video software and final hosting destination are compatible.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Want some video creation and editing tips? In this episode of The Visual Lounge, we invited Jayne Davids, Camtasia Trainer, Video Editor at her company, Raiveon Video Specialists to share with us her tutorial video advice. Of course, we love video at TechSmith. I think everyone should be making videos.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. Pace is incredibly important in a tutorial video. The four-step audio-first workflow.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Whether you’re creating training videos or an instructional YouTube video, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself needing to merge videos together. Merging videos occurs when you combine two or more clips to make one cohesive video. What to consider when merging video clips. Trimming and cutting.

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JULY 5, 2013

Often times, TechSmith customers say it all for us. Mark Struthers took a few minutes to put together a video about why he uses Camtasia. Take a gander: Can’t see the video? The post TechSmith Customer Says it Best appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. Click here.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Are you ready to level up your video creation skills this year? Whether you’ve been creating videos for the past month or several years, there’s always room for improvement to make your content the best it can possibly be. If you want to make 2022 your year for video, start by following these tips below. Learn your tools.

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MARCH 27, 2014

The TechSmith Fuse app does a lot of things. It instantly brings your smartphone photos and video directly into Snagit and Camtasia and uploads your video to TechSmith Relay with the touch of a button. I guess you could say it “fuses together” the entire suite of TechSmith apps. tweet this ).

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A video is a great way to show someone a process, teach new skills or train someone on a new system. Adding text to a video can bring more clarity, help identify what you’re trying to show, or bring more life to your explanation. Luckily, adding text to a video is incredibly easy. Why add text to video?

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

With so much video content online, how do you get viewers to watch your videos? If you’ve ever seen watch rates plummet and wondered why, or if your videos are struggling to get traffic, brushing up on your video consumer behavior knowledge might help you find some solutions to your video-watching problems.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you need to create a script for your YouTube videos, marketing content, or social media platforms, you can count on Audiate to have what you need. The post How to Generate AI Voice: Enhancing your Workflow with AI appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. It is that easy to transform your text to AI-generated speech.

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MAY 7, 2014

With so much going on at TechSmith, we thought it would be helpful to give a look at our roadmap and provide some more context for what we’re up to and where we’re headed next. This video is a replay of our May 7 webcast, which aired three pre-recorded segments and included two segments of live Q&A. Watch it on YouTube.

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JULY 30, 2015

Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I am the video marketing specialist here at TechSmith Corporation. With the recent rise in mobile sharing with video, we thought it would be a good idea to share some tips and advice for mobile video recording. Can’t see the embedded video? Shot Composition. iOS | Android.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

Writing a blog post is often time consuming and a lot of effort goes into research, writing, and editing. Since you’re already writing the post –why not also make a blog video? A vlog is a blog that is primarily delivered in video format. Step 3: Gather (or film) your video assets. Let’s dive in!

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JANUARY 27, 2021

How can repurposing your videos help you reach more people? It takes a lot of time and effort to create a great video. But once you’ve published it, do you stop there and move on to creating your next video? Or do you see how much bang you can get for your buck by finding new ways to bring that video to a wider audience?

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APRIL 7, 2021

It’s no secret that videos and images win on social media channels. If you’re using social media to engage with customers, images and videos are a fantastic way to communicate. Jessie O’Donnell, TechSmith’s Social Media Coordinator, explains how visuals can enhance how you connect with your customers on social media.

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MARCH 29, 2021

Have you ever felt like the audio on your video was too quiet or too loud? Getting the right volume for your videos can seem tricky if you don’t have access to high-end recording equipment, but that isn’t necessarily true! Easily create professional-looking videos with Camtasia. You’re not alone. There’s an easier way.

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MARCH 24, 2021

Ryan first discovered his passion for accessibility while working with the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and now uses his skills to create valuable, accessible content at TechSmith. Say you’re creating a video for a wide audience. Scriptwriting should be an essential part of your video creation process.

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AUGUST 6, 2015

” Well maybe not ALWAYS, but there are instances where cropping your video is a handy technique. For digital media, cropping is the process of removing excess pixels around the edge of your photo or video. There’s no worries on your losing your video as crop mode is non-destructive. Want to do a cool video triptych

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AUGUST 20, 2015

At TechSmith we use video webinars for a number of purposes: in-depth demonstrations of our more complicated products, highlighting the success of our customers, a few times we even stayed up for 24 hours straight for our 24 in 24 and 48 in 24 video series. Can’t see the embedded video? How we use Webinars.

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