The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 21, 2021

If you work with other Camtasia developers, it’s likely that you will be asked to share your project with team members so they can edit the project. Sharing projects among Camtasia developers is not the same as using the Export menu to create output for a learner. Send the resulting folder to the other Camtasia developer.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TechSmith has integrated some fantastic assets with Camtasia update 23.3.2. You will need to ensure that you are running the latest Camtasia update. To check your version, choose Help > About Camtasia. (I I f you’re on a Mac, choose C amtasia 2023 > About Camtasia. For Camtasia development support, visit [link].

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mLearning Revolution

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Something else I have been thinking and blogging about recently is that we are getting closer to a time when we will think ‘mobile-first ’ when developing content, but then I thought why not start thinking about developing right on Tablets, such as the iPad. Think Camtasia or Captivate but right on the iPad. What do you think?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 13, 2017

  A few years ago, we created a tool that helps eLearning developers determine how long it can take to develop eLearning in Adobe Captivate. We’re even happier to report that the tool has been updated and now includes development times for Articulate Storyline, Camtasia Studio, and more. Best of all?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 25, 2023

AI comes to TechSmith Camtasia, making enhanced video creation as easy as click, click, click! Ensure that you're using the latest Camtasia build and then start the recording (either by starting the Camtasia Recorder 2023 app or clicking the Record button from within a Camtasia project).

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 28, 2020

TechSmith recently announced an update for Camtasia from version 2019 to version 2020.    In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features. .   In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 1, 2014

by Kevin Siegel      When developing eLearning lessons using any of the top development tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia Studio), you need to take the size of your learner's device into account. For instance, I use an HP 22 inch display that doesn't support 1366x768.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2021

Learn to Use TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Skills in Just One Day! " TechSmith Camtasia 2021: The Essentials " is a hands-on, step-by-step workbook that will introduce you to the essential TechSmith Camtasia skills you need to quickly get up and running with this fantastic eLearning development tool.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 15, 2020

  While there's plenty to love about Camtasia 2020, the feature I'm highlighting this time is Favorites.   Camtasia is loaded with tools.   I am not suggesting that TechSmith should remove tools from Camtasia.     Looking for Camtasia training? 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.

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eLearning Brothers

APRIL 20, 2020

eLearning Brothers is developing new templates for Camtasia 2019 that we’re excited to release soon. Webinar attendees got a sneak peek of the latest one, called Borderline, in Andrew’s demonstrations as he shared tips on managing libraries in Camtasia 2019.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 23, 2019

How often have you had multiple objects on the Camtasia canvas and found yourself moving one object out of the way so you could work with another object? If you're like most developers, I'm thinking it's a common occurrence.   Looking to learn how to develop eLearning in Camtasia like a pro?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

Any eLearning developer knows that coffee by the gallon helps get the job done. I was recording a series of clicks in a client's software using Camtasia Recorder. After importing the video in the Camtasia Editor and adding the video to the Timeline, I was dismayed to see that my mouse was all over the screen.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While recording a software demonstration using the Camtasia Recorder, you have two choices when it comes to the file format for your video capture: TREC and AVI. AVIs can be imported into the Camtasia Editor or other eLearning development tools and multimedia editors. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 23, 2014

However, in my experience developing eLearning, I put the attention span of an adult learner at  15-20 seconds per slide or scene. If the slide/scene plays any longer, your learner will begin to fog out.   We offer live, online training on Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Presenter, and TechSmith Camtasia Studio.We

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

When recording short videos with the Camtasia Recorder, it’s most efficient to record your voiceover audio at the same time. However, it may be necessary for you to add the audio to the video later while working in the Camtasia Editor. by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT+. Her intention was never to use her own voice, however.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 20, 2017

  Deleting a portion of an object on the Camtasia Timeline (a few seconds from the end of a video for example) is simple: drag the red in- and/or green out-point on either side of the Playhead, right-click, and then choose Delete. by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT. Check out these live, online, and highly interactive classes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 11, 2018

After receiving an email from a Camtasia developer looking for Camtasia shortcuts, I started creating a handy-dandy document that was going to list some of the more helpful keyboard shortcuts available in Camtasia. But then it occurred to me, why build a better mouse trap?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 11, 2018

After receiving an email from a Camtasia developer looking for Camtasia shortcuts, I started creating a handy-dandy document that was going to list some of the more helpful keyboard shortcuts available in Camtasia. But then it occurred to me, why build a better mouse trap?

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

However, bins are not available in Camtasia 9, so you have to come up with alternatives. In this blog, I’ll give you three ideas on how to organize your work so that you can keep your head on straight when using Camtasia 9. This can help you collect assets, and as you import them into Camtasia you’ll know exactly where each item is.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 19, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        It's been years in the making but TechSmith has finally updated Camtasia.   First and foremost, Camtasia for Windows (version 9) and the Macintosh (version 3) are now very similar allowing you to share projects across platforms. and boy is this upgrade worth the wait.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 6, 2017

Building an eLearning course in Camtasia requires a few knowledge basics, including the use of hotspots , a mastery of the timeline , and judicial implementation of the quizzing feature. Another tool that may begin as supplemental, but will likely move into your essentials toolbelt, is eLearning Brothers new Camtasia Scenarios.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 12, 2013

by Kevin Siegel      One of the more common questions that I get from new eLearning developers is how much time it will take to produce published content. How about TechSmith's Camtasia Studio? I have extensive experience using Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia Studio. Developing Assets Externally.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

by Kevin Siegel    I'm hard at work on my newest Camtasia Studio book (for version 8,  which was recently released by TechSmith ). In Camtasia, I played around with some of the program's available settings (such as Font, Font Size, Color, etc) but I didn't want to keep any of those changes.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 6, 2022

Cristi Cotovan joins The Visual Lounge to take us through some of the ‘out of the box’ work he’s been doing on Camtasia. Cristi is a video editor, educational content creator, developer, and Founder of Design Catchup and Graphicious. One of the many great things about Camtasia is that there’s so much you can do with it.

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Adobe Captivate

JULY 13, 2017

A few years ago, we created a tool that helps eLearning developers determine how long it can take to develop eLearning in Adobe Captivate. The tool, which first asks how many minutes of eLearning you want to create, walks a developer through a series of questions and then estimates the number of hours it might take to get the job done.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 15, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        Last week I wrote about the  process of adding closed captions to Camtasia projects  that help make your project accessible to learners with disabilities. Localization of an eLearning project can present a tough challenge to any developer. Looking for Camtasia training?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Attend this power hour and see demonstrations of all three tools.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 24, 2018

A self-paced, hands-on workbook that teaches the core TechSmith Camtasia 2018 skills! Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can quickly create software demonstrations, software simulations, and soft skills eLearning. Your content can be hosted on a web server, Learning Management System, YouTube, Vimeo, TechSmith’s Screencast.com, and more.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 11, 2015

by Kevin Siegel      When Camtasia developers need to add attention-grabbing visual affects to a software demonstration created using the Camtasia Recorder, the work is typically accomplished by editing the recording in Camtasia Studio. Start the Camtasia Recorder.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 20, 2017

  Deleting a portion of an object on the Camtasia Timeline (a few seconds from the end of a video for example) is simple: drag the red in- and/or green out-point on either side of the Playhead, right-click, and then choose Delete. by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT. Check out these live, online, and highly interactive classes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 20, 2013

I received an email from a Camtasia developer inquiring about the apparent demise of Camtasia's Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature. Using the PIP feature, developers could add a corporate logo to a video as a watermark. With Camtasia Studio 8, it seems that the good folks over at TechSmith agree with me.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. Jayne has been involved in learning and development for over 20 years now, designing and delivering training systems. Jayne’s Camtasia tips.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Attend this power hour and see demonstrations of all three tools.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). Attend this power hour and see demonstrations of all three tools.

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