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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. Create both videos and SWF/HTML5 output. Add videos. Add Zoom and Pan Effects. I expect the book to be available for purchase in a few short weeks. Add images.

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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. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

Of course, too much coffee can lead to the jitters and, by extension, a jittery mouse while recording a video demonstration. 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. Select Cursor Effects. not smooth at all.

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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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MAY 18, 2020

During this unprecedented time of remote learning , creating effective, engaging online courses can be challenging. One of the best ways to provide engaging, remote learning experiences is to use video. One of the best ways to provide engaging, remote learning experiences is to use video. Intro video. Download Now.

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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. Content is by nature boring. The pace of delivery is too slow.

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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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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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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. Audio Video Interleave ( AVI ) is a popular Microsoft format that can contain both video and audio. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

by Matthew Pierce      When you think of what a trainer or instructional designer (ID) does, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not video communication. Nevertheless, video is becoming a larger and more important piece of their workload. The majority of participants fell within the age range of 25 to 64.

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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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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

And, there’s no better way to train than with video. We know there’s a lot that goes into making a tutorial video, but even if you’re never made a video before, it’s easier than you might think! The Easiest Way to Create Tutorial Videos. How Camtasia templates make creating tutorial videos even easier.

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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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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

So, you’ve mastered simple screen capture by turning your PowerPoint slides into a video. Why not take your PowerPoint videos to the next level with editing features? Luckily, video provides a better solution for creating more engaging content to help keep your audience’s attention.

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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. Many companies use green screen to produce informative product videos, company updates and more. Marketing Videos.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

What’s the best budget-friendly microphone to make videos? The TechSmith team has all these answers covered and much more. 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… Top picks for audio equipment and tools. TechSmith Assets.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Tutorial videos are a fantastic way to connect with your audience through teaching and learning. But is there such a thing as a one-size-fits-all tutorial video workflow? Josh Cavalier has over 25 years of experience in learning and development and is a passionate instructional video creator. Understanding barriers to entry.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2015

by Kevin Siegel        If you select portions of a video clip on the Camtasia Studio Timeline and cut, you have historically ended up with multiple clips. At that point, it's possible to drag the split portions on the Timeline as needed or apply Visual effects.   Stitching is enabled by default.

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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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APRIL 5, 2021

Blurring parts of your videos can be a great way to add privacy and eliminate distractions. However, some video editing software can be tricky. Who wants to play with lots of overly complicated settings just to blur one small piece of information on a video? Easily blur your videos! Step 1: Record or import your 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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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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MAY 21, 2015

TechSmith Tips is a weekly series that will focus on tips in screencasting, video editing, and more. Each video has a level of difficulty associated with it, so if you’re a new user or an old pro you’ll know where to look for just what you need. This week, we will show you how to pull off the Green Screen Effect.

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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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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 7, 2018

For instance, PowerPoint cannot create software simulations or video demos. 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. This is live, online training at its very best!

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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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JULY 13, 2020

Do you need to speed up or slow down videos for your presentation? Do you need to speed up a video to show a long step-by-step process ? Changing the speed of a video is a great way to take your instructional content to the next level or add an extra professional touch to your video. Download Free Trial. It’s that simple!

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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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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. The hotspots can allow your learners to jump to specific markers within a video, add hyperlinks to websites, and more.     And that's it!

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

What’s the secret to the perfect video editing workflow? But once you’ve figured out what works for you, you can start to level up your videos and fine-tune your craft. But once you’ve figured out what works for you, you can start to level up your videos and fine-tune your craft. But it all depends on you. The big picture.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It’s more complicated than learning styles or picking video over written instructions. 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 learning science? It undermines our learning effectiveness and limits us.

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APRIL 12, 2022

A lot of tutorial videos aren’t exactly what you’d call entertaining. But, adding music to a tutorial video can transform even the most mundane topic. A song or sound effect used strategically can engage your audience, add a level of professionalism to your content, and make your product stand out. Try Camtasia for Free.

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