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MARCH 11, 2015

However, using Camtasia's Effects Toolbar, you can add several attention-grabbing visuals while you are recording your video. Enable the  Effects  toolbar by choosing  Tools > Recording toolbars  and selecting  Effects  (click the  OK  button to close the Recording toolbars dialog box).

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MAY 5, 2021

Are you educating your customers effectively? For Doug, it’s important that TechSmith’s customer education initiatives are rooted in empathy for the customer. How TechSmith designs customer education user experiences. But how does TechSmith discover its customers’ motivations? Doug says the key is constant research. “We’re

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, "TechSmith Camtasia 9: The Essentials" has gone to my beta team for testing and proofreading. Add Zoom and Pan Effects. I expect the book to be available for purchase in a few short weeks. Record screen actions. Add images. Add videos. Work with the Library. Add quizzes.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.   If you create an AVI and then import it into the Camtasia Editor, you won’t be able to add effects to the recorded cursor. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.   Not so fast.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

.   Under normal circumstances, a herky-jerky cursor in a recording requires a re-record (once the effects of the caffeine have worn off). From the list of tools at the left of the Camtasia Editor, select Cursor Effects. Select Cursor Effects.     Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training or support?

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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. One common complaint from my students as I  teach Camtasia  is that the options such as Transitions, Audio Effects, etc. and boy is this upgrade worth the wait.   Check out the new interface.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.   If you create an AVI and then import it into the Camtasia Editor, you won’t be able to add effects to the recorded cursor. It plays nicely on multiple devices and operating systems.   Not so fast.

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MAY 19, 2021

A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually. 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. Plus, they remembered it better later on.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

There are multiple tools available that will let you create compelling eLearning content including Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, and Adobe Presenter. How will you be able to measure the effectiveness of your eLearning? Among other things, you'll learn: Strategies for building effective eLearning.

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JUNE 15, 2023

The post Mastering Work Transitions: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Handovers appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 12, 2013

How about TechSmith's Camtasia Studio? I have extensive experience using Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia Studio. The answer I provide is dependent upon a couple of factors. For instance, which eLearning tool are you going to use to produce the lessons? Is it Adobe Captivate? and I'll leave that debate for another day.)

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 31, 2015

Sure some of the music and effects can be a bit, shall we say, corny, but there's plenty of stuff you can really use in your projects. TechSmith provides access to several additional assets online. If you click the link, you'll be taken to a TechSmith site where you can download a ton of additional Library Media.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2015

At that point, it's possible to drag the split portions on the Timeline as needed or apply Visual effects. What you cannot do with multiple clips is apply an effect that spans multiple splits.   Fortunately, TechSmith addressed the issue in Camtasia 8 with a feature known as Stitching.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  TechSmith Camtasia. While in those tools, you’ll add the necessary eLearning features and then publish your content. Articulate Storyline.

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MARCH 16, 2020

Whether altering the way your customers use your product, helping coworkers rethink processes, or assisting a customer with a product problem, your content should have a discernible effect on how people do things. But how do you measure training effectiveness? Watch TechSmith Academy – For Free! Start with a baseline.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  TechSmith Camtasia. While in those tools, you’ll add the necessary eLearning features and then publish your content. Articulate Storyline.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

And, because there are no reporting features or provisions for SCORM or AICC, you cannot effectively integrate PowerPoint presentations with Learning Management Systems.  TechSmith Camtasia. While in those tools, you’ll add the necessary eLearning features and then publish your content. Articulate Storyline.

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APRIL 10, 2014

Our new TechSmith Relay offering gives schools an “easy button” for video: from capture to sharing to assessment to analytics. The video mentions one example of how TechSmith Relay can bring visual learning to your classroom but we can think of one million more ways to incorporate the technology into your lesson plans.

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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.   I'm happy to report that TechSmith has removed my beefs and lowered my coffee consumption.   To begin, open the Markers panel via  View > Show Marker View.

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

TechSmith is pleased to be a part of Digital Learning Day on February 6, 2013! Digital Learning Day is a national awareness campaign to celebrate the effective use of technology to enhance learning. How does TechSmith play a role in Digital Learning Day? Familiar with TechSmith software, and have a school connection?

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It undermines our learning effectiveness and limits us. For more tips on instructional design and video creation, check out TechSmith Academy in the meantime. The post Learning Myths vs Science/ Approaches to Creating Effective Learning appeared first on TechSmith Tutorials. Clark highlights a few problems with this.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s guest post is by Robert Risdon, Technical Support Agent for TechSmith. In our drive to provide TechSmith users the ability to capture screenshots on their preferred system, last month we introduced TechSmith Snagit for Google Chrome. TechSmith Technical Support Specialist. appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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JUNE 1, 2011

I'm happy to announce we're having our first ever TechSmith Terrible Screencast Contest! Here at TechSmith, we are proud to make products for entertaining and effective screencast experiences, and we love to hear about examples of exceptional screencasts. I know I have. Heck, I've made my fair share of terrible screencasts!

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If email is going to stick around, and research shows it is, we must use it more effectively so we can all reach inbox zero. Here’s How to Make It Better appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. The post Email Will Never Die.

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JULY 9, 2013

About a year ago I introduced you to the TechSmith Academic Solutions Team. We’ve simplified it to the TechSmith Education Team (TechSmith Academic Solutions Team is such a mouthful!). Brian is a former teacher and TechSmith customer who joined us this past March to help us help teachers. TechSmith Education Team.

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MAY 29, 2014

Bring Citelighter and TechSmith into your repertoire of teacher tools. But it wasn’t just Citelighter that was transforming my classroom, it was the inclusion of TechSmith tools – Snagit and Jing – that rounded out our expertly exercised process. And I didn’t want to hinder their progress by threatening with grades.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

by Matthew Pierce    In last week's article about  creating effective eLearning videos , I wrote about video viewership and the ideal length for a video. The TechSmith Viewer study dug into what makes content uninteresting. See also:   Learning and Development: Effective Videos, Part 1.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

.  Because video is growing in usage for the learning and development space, TechSmith Corporation wanted to better understand what makes a great video. TechComm Technical Communications Technology TechSmith Camtasia Studio training UA User Assistance'

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

TechSmith Camtasia provides a simple and intuitive way to add effects to a presentation. To add awesome, unique features download TechSmith Camtasia here. The post Make Your PowerPoint Videos Even Better With Editing Effects appeared first on TechSmith Blog.

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MAY 18, 2020

During this unprecedented time of remote learning , creating effective, engaging online courses can be challenging. Create Effective Course Videos [Checklist]. Video lectures are the backbone of any effective online course. Need more tips on creating effective and engaging online courses? Download Now. Download Now.

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JULY 12, 2016

More than just an annoyance, jerky video can trigger a motion-sickness response in some people; an effect that just gets worse on larger screens. Edit, add effects, create a green screen effect, and more with Camtasia. – TechSmith Tips appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. The Most Likely Reason.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

He also gave me the okay to go to my first professional conference, where I learned about Flipped Learning, where I first heard about TechSmith. Ever since then, I have had a fantastic working relationship with TechSmith. TechSmith has asked me to join their Academic Team as the Academic Customer Solutions Engineer.

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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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MARCH 5, 2013

He is leading the way with his ability to look at education with a new eye, and an effective one at that. The post TechSmith Maven David Tebo’s Ed Tech Leadership and Vision Shine appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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JANUARY 30, 2015

Are you interested in connecting with TechSmith at an upcoming event? Check the list below to see where TechSmith employees will be next month. TechSmith’s Ryan Eash has a 3-hour workshop, Creating Video in the Classroom. TechSmithie Matt Pierce will present on Using Video Effectively. We’d love to see you!

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MAY 28, 2015

Video speed can have a dramatic effect on how your content is perceived by an audience. This week’s TechSmith Tip includes a few tricks to make your time-stretch clips looks their best and defines Frame Rate (aka FPS or Frames Per Second) and what it means in regard to smooth, slowed down footage. “Noooooo!”

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