TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. In order to add music successfully there are some simple tips you can follow. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

Audio Best Practices. Nothing turns off viewers faster than a video with bad audio. If you’re recording with mobile devices or lower end cameras, they will most likely have very poor built-in mics that are designed to pick up a wide pattern of sound. They do a great job of picking up only the audio that is close by.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? Mixing” as it’s referred to in video production, is the art of blending your audio tracks to deliver a seamless audio experience, which can be achieved when you edit video. Yet, sound carries you through the video experience.

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fewStones

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Pay attention to details such as animation fluidity, sound design, and editing to ensure that your content reflects positively on your brand and sets you apart from amateurish or low-quality videos. Incorporate Quality Sound and Music Visuals in animation are incomplete without quality sound and music.

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fewStones

MARCH 22, 2024

They can address common customer queries, offer troubleshooting tips, or showcase creative uses for products. For businesses selling complex products or services, instructional videos can be invaluable in helping customers overcome challenges and make the most of their purchases.

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2016

The other day someone asked for some links to free audio files to use as background audio. Personally, I’m not sure how much demand there really is for free audio files but to help you out, I’ll share some of the resources I’ve collected. There are thousands of free audio sites. Can’t beat that.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Odds are that if you’ve tried using a basic tool, you’ve struggled with one or more of the following obstacles: You can’t record file menus or dropdowns You can only record one window at a time You can’t add effects or callouts You can’t record your audio simultaneously You can’t add music or background audio.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

According to research, students who used ebooks that contained sound effects, music, audio narration, and images were able to retain and recite more information than those who were simply given traditional textbooks.” Attaching YouTube videos of Ted talks to work emails is a good idea.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

If your device is muted via the silence switch, the audio coming from your device will not be included in your recording. If the content you’re recording has its own audio—like the sound effects in a game—you will want to unmute your device so it is captured. Turn off in-app music. Friendly Music ($$).

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BrightCarbon

JULY 15, 2022

Sounds great, where do I find the Google Slides timer function? If you want a visible timer on your slides, the only current option is to embed a YouTube video of a timer directly onto your slide. Step 1: Search for a timer video on Youtube. A pop-up will appear that allows you to search YouTube. The verdict.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 4, 2011

Last week I detailed how to turn a PowerPoint 2007 presentation into a movie that could be uploaded to popular video sharing sites like YouTube.      If you wanted to add voiceover narration to the movie, however, you may have run into a bit of a problem--there is only one row in the Windows Movie Maker timeline for audio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 14, 2021

Think about your microphone, for example, how does it best pick up sound? You could be talking into it completely the wrong way and then be left wondering why your audio isn’t great. Ignoring the importance of audio. Audio is arguably the most important part of your video. Is it set up to record you properly?

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Hurix Digital

AUGUST 28, 2023

Closed Caption, abbreviated as CC, unlike subtitles, assumes that a viewer cannot hear and includes non-speech elements such as sound effects, background noises, and the speaker’s identity. Its primary function is translating the audio into a language the viewer can understand. What are Open Captions?

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Hurix Digital

MAY 18, 2023

Here are some of the benefits that video-based training solutions can offer: Improved employee engagement Video-based training solutions allow you to deliver content more engagingly than traditional learning methods like text or audio files. You can easily access YouTube or similar platforms where videos can be downloaded onto devices.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Videos are the richest form of readily available media, including text, animations, voice-overs, music, camera footage, photographs, etc., It offers a multi-sensory experience for different teaching methods and courses through multiple add-ons like text, audio, etc. Use visuals, music, animations, etc., to increase engagement.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Why clear audio is even more important than clear video. An example might sound something like this: “After watching this video, a user will be able to add a new team member to a project management board.” This might sound like a lot of work upfront — and it can be if you start with a blank screen. Start with a script.

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learnWorlds

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In an online world crammed with people uploading courses and video tutorials, the way to stand out is to have better quality audio, video, and self-presentation. Let’s take that apart: Audio. Did you know that, given a choice between good audio and good video, most people select to have good audio? Another hot tip?

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Fly Plugins

MARCH 18, 2024

Stock Music In addition to using a logo reveal video in our intro and outro course slides, we add a short, upbeat music track of just a few seconds at the beginning and end of our lesson videos. AudioJungle is a great place to find a short audio track for the beginning and end of your course media content.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 25, 2016

It’s a very effective medium that combines the best aspects of audio, picture, and plain ol’ face-to-face teaching. Good Audio Goes a Long Way. Being someone who has dabbled in video myself, bad audio is the bane of my existence. Video has a growing presence in eLearning courses, and that’s for good reason.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 15, 2017

Step 4: Select your audio. For audio, you can use music, voice narration, or a combination of the two. For the blog videos we create, we use background music exclusively. We want the video to make sense with or without sound, since most people watch videos on social media with the sound turned off.

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, if you are a marketing consultant, then you might have a bumper clip that introduces your name with graphics and music playing in the background. Should it have music? Most video bumpers are made up of three elements: your logo or brand symbol, a graphics animation of that logo, and an audio track in the background.

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Think Orion

MAY 15, 2023

Also, ensure your event supports computer-based and phone-based audio listening and speaking. Ensure rendering is at the top To make sure that the rendering is at the top, here are some of the best technical practices recommended for Virtual Events: Sound Sound is going to be the focus of your event. Source: www.87seconds.com

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2018

We’ve all seen the bombardment of videos all over our computers and mobile devices, whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. However, there’s a huge difference between doing video, and doing video well, and one of them is knowing when to use captions vs. sound. It’s TV ads with the sound turned off.” ( Source ).

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TechSmith Camtasia

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Audio quality matters. Sound can make a big difference in the overall quality of your screencast recording. Let’s face it folks – one thing that turns off viewers faster than almost anything else is bad audio. The best way to record good audio is to plan for it before you even start recording.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 19, 2022

Regardless of how you get it, you can import the audio into the Camtasia media bin and drag and drop it to the timeline as needed. Then, just like with the voiceover audio, drag and drop them to the timeline. This may sound daunting, but with Camtasia, editing is a breeze. Step 5: Edit your video. Step 5: Edit your video.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Step 3: Record your audio and screen. Examples from YouTube. Once you are done, run through the script again to make sure it sounds natural and you feel comfortable with the material. 3 Record your audio and screen. 3 Record your audio and screen. Table of contents. Creating a Tutorial Video. And that’s it!

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 23, 2017

You’ve added great music and cool graphics and callouts, and your narration is perfect. Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen captions and subtitles on videos or in movies either in the form of translation of the dialogue from one language to another, or simply a same-language presentation of dialogue and other audio events.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Has your music school got shuttered due to COVID-19? Then you have to stop depending on your physical location and start teaching music online. Here’s what we’re covering: How teaching music online works. Examples of online music schools. 1 Do Online Music Lessons Work? 2 How to Teach Music Online: 6 Steps.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 12, 2017

One of the most widely-known uses for captions — closed captioning — enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to access and understand the audio portions of a video. Captions provide a text-based way for people to get the audio content from your videos. Use YouTube’s automatic transcription services.

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eLearningArt

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Below is what I learned, as well as some bonus lessons such as adding music, creating a custom title slide, saving the slideshow as YouTube video, and more. I also included some free downloads that you can use in your own slideshows, such as the stock music I used, as well as some templates to help you with your own slideshows.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2012

Quicktime 10 screen capture, Youtube, canon T2i, Rhode Shotgun Mic, After Effects CS5, and Final Cut Pro 7. Clear audio. Kept it short, picked great music. Category advice: choose & mix music carefully, cut out fluff, use natural-sounding voice. Tools Used. Watch on Vimeo Judges' Comments. So gross; I loved it.

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fewStones

MAY 1, 2023

Be it in a YouTube end card or a talent asking the viewer to take an action, it is key to ensure that this call-to-action is something relatable yet attractive for your audience. fewStones can help with all aspect of video production, even after the delivery of the video, with video marketing on YouTube. Get in touch with us.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 6, 2019

It’s no secret that YouTube is the ultimate place to post video content. YouTube has over 1.9 Top YouTube content creators can make hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars a day, but ironically, being successful on YouTube has little to do with actually making a video. Create a YouTube video strategy.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 6, 2017

Consider what sort of sound will be used in your video. Many people will view the video from a mobile device, and many will view your video without sound. If the meaning is lost by viewing the video without audio, it’s very likely that the meaning will be lost altogether. Currently, we only produce these videos in English.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Having a script also helps you sound more professional. Select your microphone and whether or not you need the recording to include your system audio. If your video will include any other visuals or assets, such as music, import them by clicking Import Media and navigating to the folder where your assets are located.

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 9, 2015

3) An audio editor. Whether it’s to edit an interview, to extract the relevant parts from the recording of a lecture, or to trim a piece of music you’re using as a soundtrack to your eLearning videos to the right size, you’ll need an audio editor. 4) A video editor.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

By pairing your audio with an action on the screen, you can clearly envision what’s happening at each point in the screencast. Record your audio. Ideally, you should use an external microphone to record your audio, but if you’re using an external webcam , they might already have a great microphone built-in, test it out.

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