The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 23, 2014

Looking for instructor-led training on the top eLearning tools?    We offer live, online training on Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Presenter, and TechSmith Camtasia Studio.We can also bring the same great training onsite to your facility. Interested?    Contact us for details.

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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

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

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. Looking for instructor-led training on the top eLearning tools?  Interested? 

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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

JUNE 19, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   Camtasia has never had a way to quickly apply the look and feel of one object across a large project. . There’s   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   Camtasia has never had a way to quickly apply the look and feel of one object across a large project. . There’s   Themes.

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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. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 17, 2018

TechSmith recently released Camtasia 2018.   At first glance, there’s little difference between Camtasia 9 for the PC and version 2018. While I do like the tools separated (this is how they were listed in older versions of Camtasia), this minor change isn't anything to get overly excited about.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   Camtasia has never had a way to quickly apply the look and feel of one object across a large project. . There’s   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   Camtasia has never had a way to quickly apply the look and feel of one object across a large project. . There’s   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

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. Fortunately, the recently released Camtasia 2019 has a solution: Cursor Smoothing.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 11, 2019

After adding a video asset to the Timeline in Camtasia, it's likely you'll want to freeze a specific part of the video to allow for other Timeline objects to appear (such as annotations or images).       Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training or support?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 17, 2018

TechSmith recently released Camtasia 2018.   At first glance, there’s little difference between Camtasia 9 for the PC and version 2018. While I do like the tools separated (this is how they were listed in older versions of Camtasia), this minor change isn't anything to get overly excited about.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 17, 2018

TechSmith recently released Camtasia 2018.   At first glance, there’s little difference between Camtasia 9 for the PC and version 2018. While I do like the tools separated (this is how they were listed in older versions of Camtasia), this minor change isn't anything to get overly excited about.

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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

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.     Looking for eLearning training? by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT+.

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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. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 29, 2014

by Kevin Siegel       If you have already created a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, it's very easy to re-purpose the presentation as eLearning content using either TechSmith Camtasia Studio or Adobe Presenter. TechSmith Camtasia Studio 8 and PowerPoint. Here is how the workflow compares in both tools.

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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.   Looking for eLearning training?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 30, 2017

  I've written about the TechSmith Camtasia Library before. If you find yourself confused about the role of Media Bin (formerly known as the Clip Bin in older versions of Camtasia) versus the Library, check out  this article on the IconLogic blog. by Kevin Siegel, COTP , CTT.   Only not so fast.

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Fly Plugins

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Corporate training has evolved significantly over the years, with learning and development departments, however, corporate video-based training has emerged as an effective and engaging method as well. Research has shown that video-based training improves knowledge retention, engagement, and overall learning outcomes.

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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. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to convert Camtasia captions to different languages. Looking for Camtasia training?

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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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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

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.   Looking for Camtasia training? Check out  this live, online class.

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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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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 21, 2014

(SLC, UT, January 21, 2014) eLearning Brothers and Lodestone have partnered to provide a new twist in eLearning training. For the first time, eLearning developers can receive software training and over 20,000 eLearning assets in one offering at the same price as training alone. Techsmith Camtasia. Articulate Storyline.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 6, 2013

Adobe Captivate and the new Articulate Storyline), but some prefer a third party program – and for years the standard bearer has been Camtasia Studio. Don’t get me wrong, Camtasia Studio is pretty great. By all means you should take a look at it to see if it meets your needs. However, it does come with a hefty price tag.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 31, 2013

Using  Camtasia Studio , you can quickly create visual demonstrations of just about anything (computer software or soft skills training) and post your completed lessons on the web or burn them to a CD. This one-day course will introduce you to the essential Camtasia Studio skills you need to know to rapidly deploy eLearning!

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2016

by Kevin Siegel        To maximize the effectiveness of your Camtasia Studio projects, you can add interactivity via a hotspot.     Looking for Camtasia Studio, Articulate Storyline, or Adobe Captivate training? .   To begin, open the Markers panel via  View > Show Marker View.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

.  Instead of relying on PowerPoint alone for your eLearning content, you’ll need to take your finished presentations into an eLearning development tool such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia. This is live, online training at its very best! TechSmith Camtasia. Articulate Storyline.

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Instancy

MARCH 19, 2024

Introduction: In the evolving digital education landscape, video-based training modules have become indispensable tools for instructional designers and eLearning developers. The dynamic nature of video allows learners to engage with content actively, making it an ideal medium for software application training.

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