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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.   Not so fast.

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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.   Not so fast.

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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

You may have heard the phrase video codec when referring to video files. A codec is simply the software that compresses your video so it can be stored and played back. It can digitize and compress an audio or video signal for transmission and convert an incoming signal to audio or video for reception.

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Snagit 11.1 Release – Windows 8 compatibility, system audio capture, and more

TechSmith Camtasia

you’ll be able to use Snagit with Windows 8, record system audio, and customize Snagit to meet the unique needs of your entire organization. System Audio Recording: Capture the sound coming from your computer speakers and from your microphone. Useful for capturing things like a YouTube video or Flash game ( tutorial ).

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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

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. You might even find your new go-to video format. Leveling up your video skills is all about trying new things and making small changes. The post Your Year for Video!

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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. The common elements that good instructional videos share. Focus on audio and visuals.

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