TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. I’ll also provide some decent, legal sources of music that you can use in your videos today. I like to think of the ideal person who I would want to watch my videos. Bonus Audio Tips for Your Videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 1, 2017

If you’re on a customer-facing team like sales or customer success, a video email signature can help you connect with your customers on a more human level. What is a video email signature? What is a video email signature? How to create an email video signature. Step 1: Record a Personalized Video. Avoid that.

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Axonify

JULY 7, 2017

“I just think that we’re going to be in a world a few years from now where the vast majority of the content that people consume online will be video.“ Thanks to the spiffy cameras in our pockets and apps like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube, video is now a primary medium for everyday communication. Adults in the U.S.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you’re making corporate training , educational videos, or videos to sell and promote a product or business, video creators all have the goal of producing relevant, engaging content for their audiences. In this post, I’ll share the tactics I use to come up with great YouTube video ideas for my audience.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Her goal is to help trainers think differently about training so you can deliver it in a way that adds business value. You can watch the video on this topic at the top of this post, to listen to the podcast episode, hit play below, or read on for more… What is VILT? How to find your virtual training voice.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 2, 2021

Creating video and pushing it out into the world can be a massive challenge – especially if you’re an educator who needs to create engaging and informative videos. She explains the lessons she’s learned to overcome common challenges that educators face with video. She says this is key to making highly effective videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 30, 2018

Using a webcam recorder to add webcam footage to a video is a simple way to increase engagement and help viewers connect with your content. For the example below, we’ll use Camtasia, since it is both a webcam recorder and video editor. For the example below, we’ll use Camtasia, since it is both a webcam recorder and video editor.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 20, 2014

As part of the video team, we committed to capture footage, images and video interviews with attendees and staff. If that wasn’t enough to keep me busy, during Friday night session planning, I was asked if I would put on a live episode of the Forge. Can’t see the video? Stop hating your voice. Watch it here.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

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. How to Prepare a Room for Quality Voice Overs.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The Snagit stamp library includes UI elements, keyboard icons, cursors, math symbols, smileys, food, business and medical signs and numerous other useful categories. Here is a great little video we created on Snagit’s stamps and how they can be used to enhance screenshots. Image from Template , which I mentioned, and Video from Images.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

We're turning the corner to the second week of the Camtasia Small Business Test Drive ! This week each business created their first (or in some cases, second or third) screencast and sent us an exmaple. They also shared with us a little about their process, how they prepare and edit their videos, what challenges they faced, etc.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Carlos Garcia is a bilingual voice over artist, Google Adwords certified partner , and president and founder of Please Hold Advertising, Inc., Carlos founded Please Hold in 1993 after colleagues and local business owners asked him to record on-hold messages and voice over spots for them. Can’t see the video?

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Closed Captioning is a very important part of of not just television – but videos everywhere – including those we create and post online. The ADA does not definitively say whether or not captions are needed for videos hosted online, but really: how could it? For the best results, voice train your computer.

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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. Step 1: Set up your presentation video recording. First, you’ll need a screen recording and video editing tool. How to turn your PowerPoint presentation into a video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 5, 2012

It's the third week of the Camtasia Small Business Test Drive ! This week each business gave us their persepctive on how things were going with Camtasia today versus during the first week. Have you thought of new ways you might use screencasting in your business? You can also catch up on the first and second week blog posts.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 27, 2022

Replace meetings with video updates. Many meetings can be replaced by simply creating a video and sending it to colleagues, stakeholders, or partners. Research from TechSmith shows that 48% of employees consider video the most appealing form of communication.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 31, 2023

Making and editing images and video. PT: How to Leverage AI for Storytelling: The Secret Formula to Better Training Videos Storytelling is proven to significantly improve the effectiveness of training, but people often hesitate to use it because they don’t know where to start or how to create a story. Making characters and voiceovers.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 8, 2022

Common examples of asynchronous communication are emails, video messages, and comments in which the sender does not expect an immediate response. Michelle Massey, Vice President of Community and Customer Operations at TechSmith. Anytime you’re scheduling a meeting to share information, consider recording a video instead.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 11, 2017

Everyone is producing video nowadays and if you want to stand out and get views, you’ve got to look good on camera. Fancy editing tricks, spammy social media, and blackhat SEO marketing might give you a slight advantage in the video-centric internet space, but most viewers who “click off” a video will do so within the first 15 seconds.

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Spark Your Interest

JANUARY 26, 2021

And while traditionally it applied to businesses selling widgets or software, customer education now also applies to governments, and non-profits, who have a product or service. Or selling a service to a business. Customer education can differentiate you as a leading educational voice for your industry.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 4, 2020

Making that first video can feel like a struggle. However, learning how to edit video content doesn’t have to be difficult and you’re DEFINITELY not alone! We’re here to help you survive your first video. This video will walk you through exactly what you need to know to edit your own videos. Full Video Transcript.

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Matrix

JANUARY 11, 2018

Raised on technology, their work and learning preferences are very different from those who came before them and adapting to their ways is the only way to ensure good results and business success. A screencast is a video recording of what’s happening on the trainer’s computer monitor, often with annotations and/or narration.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Can’t see the video? We’ve been super busy with projects this month, which has put a bit of a crunch on production of The Forge. I noticed that the quality of the pictures and videos had changed significantly from what the 4s was capable of producing! The Forge Camtasia for Mac Camtasia Studio Screencasting Video'

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 25, 2020

Your whole team should be making videos. Whether you want more tutorials and how-tos for your customers or replacements for those unnecessary meetings with colleagues, video can solve a whole slew of business problems. But here’s the thing — you don’t have to be a video pro to create pro-quality videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 12, 2015

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. Think about how you want to present not only your video content to your viewers, but yourself as well.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 12, 2015

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. Think about how you want to present not only your video content to your viewers, but yourself as well.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 24, 2015

This is the second time Chad is sharing his sales expertise on the TechSmith blog, after a break for a very informative webinar on leveraging video to create high-converting sales proposals. Because it helps put a smile in your voice. Make your Video Shareable. And we’re back! We’re fortunate to be working with him!

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Screencasting is when you record a video of your computer screen, oftentimes for teaching or sharing ideas. What types of videos would you create? Common examples of screencasts are onscreen tutorials , video lessons , or slideshare presentations. Here at TechSmith , we understand the power of screencasting.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 13, 2020

Even with virtual meeting options, it can be difficult to schedule due to time zones constraints and limited availability on people’s already busy calendars. Sometimes it can even take longer to schedule a meeting with a busy group of stakeholders than the meeting itself actually lasts. But aren’t videos a lot of work?

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Capture Video and worry about the rest later. Use free teleprompter software to help you remember your voice over lines. I got a video to review a few years back with about 6 different types of transition used - screen sea sickness was induced quickly! Add PiP, callouts etc later. Keep it consistent and Short.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 25, 2012

Outside of the TechSmith family I also use PowerPoint , Audacity and GarageBand. It’s a big topic so I’d like another voice to help lead. Most recently, I created my daughter’s video birthday invitation using Camtasia Studio. What tools do you use to screencast? I use Snagit and Camtasia primarily.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It is increasingly impossible to think of a content strategy that doesn’t utilise video as a strong and effective component. Yet for many people there are still barriers and obstacles stopping them from breaking into the video world. Why add video to your content strategy? Video is accessible and compelling. Orbit Media.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You probably look for a video. Regardless of your industry, instructional videos are the best delivery method if you’re serious about teaching others, growing your business, or building an online course. If you’re looking to level-up your video skills and knowledge, you’ll love this guide. Two out of three?

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 6, 2019

It’s no secret that YouTube is the ultimate place to post video content. billion monthly active users and they watch a billion hours of video every day. To put that in perspective, that’s over 114,000 years of video consumed EVERY DAY. Here’s everything you need to make a successful YouTube video: Step 1. Edit your video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2009

And, Ian has a great voice for narration! The video was recorded with Camtasia Studio 5 and audio recorded using his sE2200a mic in Audacity. since Adblock is the top1 (to top3, depends on the week) plugin for Firefox, many first-timers to Firefox try it and have questions, we tried to answer all those questions in this video."

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 14, 2013

Screencasts can be fantastic marketing content for small businesses—they’re cheap, easy to do and can provide a great return on investment. A brilliant example of this is the WordPress Guide to Small Businesses. Here’s an example of one video from the WordPress tutorial series. ( Can’t see the embedded video?

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