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TECHSMITH CAMTASIA: TREC vs. AVI

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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. by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP.

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TECHSMITH CAMTASIA: TREC vs. AVI

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

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. by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP.

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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

What are the different types of video formats? There are many different types of video formats you can use. Here are some of the most popular options: MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the most common type of video file format. WMV (Windows Media Viewer) files offer good video quality and large file size like MOV.

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How To Edit Video: Reducing File Size

TechSmith Camtasia

Video Format and File Type. **If There are many different video formats you could export your finished video into. To help you not worry too much about file size, we’ve created Camtasia and Snagit video outputs to default to the MP4 file type, and will recommend MP4 in the majority of cases for online sharing.

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Your Year for Video! Getting Started, Leveling Up, and Making Better Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

Whatever you decide to do in the world of video this year, Matt’s first tip is to challenge yourself to make the kind of video you don’t usually. If you’re used to doing just screen captures, opt for a talking heads video. Maybe try out different content formats within the same video. The post Your Year for Video!

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How To Get Over Your Fear And Press The Damn Button with Brian Fanzo

TechSmith Camtasia

The concept of being present across many platforms also builds into his mantra of “pressing the button” on new experiences and refining what format and style is right for you. Once you’ve found what platform and video format works for you, you might consider niching down into a topic that suits you and your audience.

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Why Viewers Start and Stop Watching Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

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. For more expert advice and tips visit TechSmith Academy on YouTube or listen to the Podcast.

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