TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Part of where I struggled was writing up files for demos and examples each day for a lesson. Rather than writing out entire documents and refreshing the browser to see the effect, I start by prototyping in services like CodePen or jsFiddle. What About Screencasting? Using screencasts, I can do the same thing.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 7, 2011

I was absolutely blown away at the number of screencast examples many of you shared on this recent blog post. The screencast that was listed the most in your feedback was one done our Instructional Designer, Ryan Eash. I wanted to make sure everyone saw this screencast. Topics include: Writing a script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 11, 2017

Screencasting at work? Screencasting and screen recording give you the ability to demonstrate a process, personalize communication, and archive important information. 5 Ways to Use Screencasting at Work. You won’t need to write a lengthy email or repeat yourself. Why, of course! So, let’s get to it! Here’s how !

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 19, 2013

Screencasting is daunting—it’s no secret. Before starting any video, we write down exactly what we want the viewer to take away from the video,” said John. It’s a lot like writing a play.”. Their process is simple: Write down what you want to communicate with your video. To keep up with John, follow him on Twitter.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 23, 2010

We're in the home stretch for our "12 days of Screencasting" series. On the eleventh day of Screencasting, Tom Johnson gave to me. He writes a blog at Idratherbewriting.com , where he explores the latest trends, issues, and concepts in the field of technical communication. I hope you're finding the tips useful.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 31, 2012

Back in December 2010 we posted a series, The 12 Days of Screencasting, where each day we asked a guest blogger to provide a valuable tip on screencasting. Demo Girl Molly McDonald talks about timing in screencasts, and we give away the “Jing Love” song. We are always looking for ideas for future blog posts.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

There are a couple elements that can make screencasts interesting and engaging. Motion from drawing on the screen with something like a Tablet PC or Wacom tablet make a screencast dynamic and can focus viewers attention. Some researchers at Microsoft have done something really creative for their screencasts using PIP!

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

From editing and rewriting video scripts to recording and screencasting new footage, she worked to refresh not only the visuals but also the scope of the tips to bring more useful, relevant content to users. Screencasting is all about process. Write your script. Plan out your screencast. Pre-Recording.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 19, 2021

You’re probably tired of writing lengthy emails in response to “How’s that project going?” 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. How to use screencasts to report on project results.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offers instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 19, 2009

I'm sitting in the San Francisco Airport waiting to catch the red-eye flight home to Detroit so I thought I'd sneak in a quick blog post. Marshall did a great write-up on the extension here and even included a nice screencast made with Jing so you can see the extension in action. Tags: Screencast of the Week 48.

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Association eLearning

MAY 8, 2014

If you’re a regular reader of our blog you already know how much we love storytelling and are probably familiar with “ The Story Arc Model ,” as described in this blog post from our President and Creative Director, Jack McGrath. The ideal B-roll, depending on your content is a recorded screencast. 5) Incorporate B-roll. “B-roll”

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Before you make your first screencast , these nine essential tips will help you create a quality screen recording that you’ll want to share. Write down as much as you need to stay focused. Write down general talking points, or even a full script, to keep your narration focused and concise. Length can impact effectiveness.

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Rapid eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2009

You may have heard the news last week that Articulate launched a new screencasting tool called Screenr. It is a free web-based tool that lets you create screencasts without installing any software. You can even watch the screencasts back at HD-quality and they look great. Screenr gives you multiple ways to use your screencasts.

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E-Learning Acupuncture

APRIL 14, 2009

Screencasting can be useful in distance education. Remote screencasting was the front runner in the discussion. In January 2005 I first wrote in this blog about a now famous screencast by John Udell on Wikipedia. If you need more info on what a screencast is, check out the Wikipedia article on the subject.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

I started with a long history of screencasting. I discovered over the years, that in education as well as in advertisements, screencasts are just not good enough on their own. I recommend using mind maps to write down all ideas belonging to a project. Examples of what I call video tools: Screencasts. Animations.

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mLearning Revolution

JANUARY 11, 2012

More on this in the eBook I’m writing on what I learned at Adobe. I know some people may have an issue with this limitation, but I actually like it and I believe this feature alone will make you a better screencaster. I’ve only posted a few screencasts, but I’ve already gotten a few comments and I enjoy responding back.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 30, 2014

Once people could add interactivity to Camtasia Studio videos in the form of hotspots , the Screencast team got a request for hotspot playback. When Screencast supported quizzing, our marketing team asked to include quizzes on www.techsmith.com. If Jing could upload images to Screencast, then Snagit should be able to as well.

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TalentLMS

MARCH 17, 2016

The overwhelming surge in popular social media hangouts like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube, as well as the true power that blogs have, all tell us where the potential learners are. If you like to write, create a personal blog and connect with your learners through social media by asking their opinion.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 25, 2012

This time around, we spoke with Shannon Sellars and Erin Klein about their screencasting work and what they hope to learn from/contribute to ScreencastCamp. So if you want to co-lead a session on copyright and fair use with Shannon, or learn a thing or two about blogging from Erin, this post may be your perfect starting point.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 7, 2021

When teaching someone how to complete an action or guide them through a process, it’s likely much quicker to record a screencast than write out each step. If you already create content such as blogs, videos, or podcasts, you can use your social media channels as a platform to share this content further.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Writing can be a gateway to literacy and higher-order thinking. Join me as I share first-hand experiences from writing and literature students and explore how screen recording affects assessment, motivation, and engagement in the classroom. Feel free to connect with Dr. Dan Anderson on Twitter @iamdan or check out his blog.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you are having trouble with something or want to learn a new topic, do you gravitate toward a great online video or a wordy blog post? Rather than just create a blog post or tutorial on a subject, we also create videos and post them on YouTube. You may already have an entire library of tutorials on your website or blog.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 10, 2013

Katie is presently working with and passionate about social media, Google apps for Ed ( #GAFE ) and scripts ( #GSCriptChat ), HTML, iPads, iOS, screencasting, video editing and much, much more. How did you discover the magic of screencasting? I made all my writing lessons available to my 7th grade students on my website.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 14, 2021

You can also apply the rule of thirds to screencasts. Often, there’s a lot to focus on in a screencast and it can be overwhelming for your audience. If you’re recording a screencast, is the microphone volume correct? Or you can check out our YouTube videos or blog posts for even more free information!

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LearnDash

MARCH 3, 2013

Write, write, write! That said, it’s not impossible, and writing for the industry is your best way to break into the internet profit! When you write for the e-learning industry, you enter the realm of a select few who are willing to put their views out there for the rest of the world to see.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 5, 2015

Prepping for your screencast is the most important and beneficial step to the screencasting process. While this wasn’t the first time I’d tried my hand at screencasting, I had yet to create a screencast series like this one. Write a script. Forethought is an important part of the script writing process.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Tune in on October 13 at 2pm EST here on the blog to watch the October episode of The Forge live and join our chat room (you may have to refresh your web browser at 2pm). We have an all-star line-up including: Tom Johnson -Technical Communicator and author of I'd Rather Be Writing (that's Tom pictured on the right). Dan Nunez is back.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 21, 2021

To learn more about how to unlock the power of storytelling in your videos, check out the Basics: Writing and Using Scripts course at the TechSmith Academy. Bringing energy to your videos – even if they’re screencasts – can drastically impact how engaging they are. Be conversational. Evoke emotion and be energetic. Incorporate motion.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 6, 2014

Written by guest author, Ben Rimes and adapted from his blog post “ 4 Recursive Practices for Teaching and Learning ” for the Learning Lounge newsletter. Have your students write their thoughts down while thinking through a difficult assignment or task; carve out some time for reflection at the end of each of your units.

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

How to/tutorials with screencasting. A screencast video is a type of voice-over video that’s quickly gaining ground. These videos are created using screencasting software (like Loom, for example) that records your screen while also recording sounds. But before you write the script, you’ll need to have a storyboard.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2019

Screencast video. While you can change this choice later, it is helpful to know what kind of video you’re aiming for so you can keep the visual style in mind as you write your script. Step 2: Write a script. Write concisely, and get to the point as fast as possible. Whiteboard drawing.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 5, 2012

You can also catch up on the first and second week blog posts. What's been the initial reaction to their finished screencasts, both internally and from their clients? Have you thought of new ways you might use screencasting in your business? Chris: We have almost exlusively used screencasting for technical training in the past.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Recommended Reading: How to Start an Informal Training Library With Screencasts. Write a script. Taking the time to write this out before recording helps ensure that you will cover everything you want to without the danger of meandering off into unrelated topics. Organizational culture training. Diversity training.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 26, 2010

I'm writing this post from Lansing GiveCamp tonight. So, if you notice that the next few blog posts are short, you'll know why! :-). The screencast runs less than a minute long. I'm writing this post from Lansing GiveCamp tonight. one handed! I had minor surgery yesterday on my hand and I'm in a cast now. one handed!

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eFront

DECEMBER 24, 2011

Voki - a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages. Annotum - Share what you know and write a knol! Screenr - online screencasting tool Screenr's web-based screen recorder makes it a breeze to create and share your screencasts around the web.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 31, 2018

One way to help establish this goal is to write a purpose statement. Explainer videos tend to leverage four common storytelling formats: animation, live action, screencast video and whiteboard drawings. Screencast video : Screencast video is ideal for showing software in action. Should they sign up for your service?

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