The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 22, 2024

Proxy media has been available in Camtasia for a few years. However, with a recent update to Camtasia 2023, recordings created by the Camtasia recorder are added to the media bin and the timeline as proxies by default. For Camtasia mentoring or training, please email me or visit [link]

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

One of the most common questions we hear during our live, online eLearning classes is, "How long does it typically take to create eLearning using Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or TechSmith Camtasia?" " The answer depends upon several factors: what is the total playtime for the course (in minutes)?

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

However, bins are not available in Camtasia 9, so you have to come up with alternatives. In this blog, I’ll give you three ideas on how to organize your work so that you can keep your head on straight when using Camtasia 9. This can help you collect assets, and as you import them into Camtasia you’ll know exactly where each item is.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 21, 2017

Thinking of how to use a Camtasia template with your project may take some time. We would love to see what you are doing with your Camtasia templates ! The post Camtasia Templates in Action appeared first on eLearning Brothers. Contact us at support@elearningbrothers.com and we may showcase your project!

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 1, 2017

In last week’s webinar, Andrew Townsend and Thomas Reyes-Cairo discussed some of the green screen Camtasia templates in the eLearning Brothers Stock Video library , and some of the best practices for using them. And don’t forget to check out the extremely affordable Camtasia Template packages !

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

During a recent TechSmith Camtasia vILT class , a student asked if it was possible to remove alert messages that always seemed to appear when she was recording her screen. I've found the Freeze Region Effect in Camtasia 2022 to be one of the best Camtasia features. Select the media.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 28, 2020

TechSmith recently announced an update for Camtasia from version 2019 to version 2020.    In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features. .   In the next few newsletters, I'll delve into some of the new Camtasia 2020 features.

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eLearning Brothers

JUNE 6, 2017

Building an eLearning course in Camtasia requires a few knowledge basics, including the use of hotspots , a mastery of the timeline , and judicial implementation of the quizzing feature. Another tool that may begin as supplemental, but will likely move into your essentials toolbelt, is eLearning Brothers new Camtasia Scenarios.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When I teach my TechSmith Camtasia vILT classes , we spend a lot of time working on the the Timeline. If you need to select a small amount of time between two media objects or position the playhead in a very specific area, things can get tedious because of Camtasia's snapping feature.

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eLearning Brothers

JULY 25, 2017

When you download a template from the eLearning Brothers Camtasia Template Library , it comes to you in one of two ways. If you’re on a PC, it comes as a Library Zip file that you can import into your Camtasia library. Unfortunately, this does not work as of now with the Mac version of Camtasia.

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eLearning Brothers

JULY 11, 2017

We have quite a few of those in our Camtasia Template Library , including some like the Clouds theme , and the Stone theme. And for those of you wondering, our Trim theme is available on both Camtasia 9 for PC, and Camtasia 3 for Mac. Sometimes you just need a solid and crisp looking template to lock down your eLearning Video.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Camtasia offers several different ways to add captions to videos. If you already have a transcript for your video, adding and syncing it is easy with Camtasia. Bianca Woods. Video captions. How to Add Captions or Subtitles to a Video – TechSmith Tutorials. Video Caption Generator – Automatic Captions – VEED.IO.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 22, 2017

If you spend any amount of time exploring what Camtasia has to offer you’ll stumble across the Audio Effects option in the left side menu ribbon. These four effects are available in both the Mac and PC versions of Camtasia. #1 A Guide to Camtasia Sound appeared first on eLearning Brothers. 1 – Noise Removal.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Until today, the ability to remove static throughout a Camtasia project was a pipe dream. With the release of Camtasia 2025, knocking out static is as simple as using the AI Noise Removal tool on Timeline media.    For training on TechSmith Camtasia or Audiate, check out my training options.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Camtasia Several people use Camtasia for captions, likely because it’s a tool many of us already own. I use Camtasia myself for screencasting and video editing/creation. I have used the method described here to automatically add subtitles in Camtasia based on an existing transcript.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 21, 2021

If you work with other Camtasia developers, it’s likely that you will be asked to share your project with team members so they can edit the project. Sharing projects among Camtasia developers is not the same as using the Export menu to create output for a learner. Send the resulting folder to the other Camtasia developer.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

I was recording a series of clicks in a client's software using Camtasia Recorder. 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. Fortunately, the recently released Camtasia 2019 has a solution: Cursor Smoothing.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

The IconLogic blog has tips on Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, RoboHelp, and more. I use Camtasia for screen recording and video editing. Captivate Resources. You can find free tutorials on YouTube and other sites. Paul Wilson’s YouTube channel has numerous tutorials. I use the open source tool Audacity for audio editing.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2021

As a paid tool, I think most elearning folks would probably be better off paying a little more to get Camtasia instead. The free version has limits in video length and only exports to 780p, but that might be enough for a quick portfolio sample. Chatbot example. Your Friend Doesn’t Want the Vaccine. What Do You Say? – The New York Times.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 15, 2023

Get certified by the people who wrote the book on Camtasia via our popular “ TechSmith Camtasia 2023: The Essentials.”   The ideal path to certification starts with TechSmith Camtasia training through our virtual instructor-led courses. After completing all three classes, you will be well-positioned for the exam.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 16, 2023

With a Camtasia project open, choose Edit > Preferences. It would be nice to cut this by changing the cursor step out for every recording if you already know what size one wants before a recording. I want my cursor at 100% for every recording during a big project I am working on. Let me know if you know this information.

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eLamb

JULY 29, 2021

We recommend video recording software such as Camtasia or Loom. To provide extra information and add value for users, you can record yourself delivering the course (you don’t have to record a live session, just record yourself going through the PowerPoint on your laptop.)

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Creating a Branching Scenario Quiz with Camtasia In this video, Matt Pierce shows how to create an interactive video with custom feedback. – The H5P PB Kitchen This is another post about Alan Levine’s branching scenario built in H5P and Pressbooks.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I always include voiceover audio when I record my software video demonstrations with Camtasia. Along comes TechSmith Audiate, which integrates wonderfully with TechSmith Camtasia, and I have to say, I'm impressed. Back in Camtasia, my audio media has been cleaned up, and the closed captions have been automatically added!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TechSmith has integrated some fantastic assets with Camtasia update 23.3.2. You will need to ensure that you are running the latest Camtasia update. To check your version, choose Help > About Camtasia. (I I f you’re on a Mac, choose C amtasia 2023 > About Camtasia. For Camtasia development support, visit [link].

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 22, 2025

I received the following email from a student who attended my TechSmith Camtasia Certificate training program: Is it possible to apply two different transitions at the start and end of the same track? Camtasia does not allow multiple transitions to be applied to a single object simultaneously. Great question!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 1, 2021

Learn to Use TechSmith Camtasia 2021 Skills in Just One Day! " TechSmith Camtasia 2021: The Essentials " is a hands-on, step-by-step workbook that will introduce you to the essential TechSmith Camtasia skills you need to quickly get up and running with this fantastic eLearning development tool.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 16, 2021

I was teaching a virtual Camtasia class recently and, while selecting colors for a canvas annotation, we had a robust discussion about colors. The tool is helpful when adding colors to your Camtasia, Storyline, and Captivate projects. Specifically, which colors work for learners who are color blind?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 25, 2023

AI comes to TechSmith Camtasia, making enhanced video creation as easy as click, click, click! Ensure that you're using the latest Camtasia build and then start the recording (either by starting the Camtasia Recorder 2023 app or clicking the Record button from within a Camtasia project).

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 26, 2024

Camtasia Camtasia is my go-to video creation and editing tool. I’ve used other software, but nothing beats Camtasia (in my opinion) for its combination of ease of use, capabilities, and price. They’ve published an article about designing accessible courses with Storyline here.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 2, 2023

When I lead my live, virtual TechSmith Camtasia classes , previewing and editing are one of the most important skills that I teach. And a recent update to Camtasia makes previewing a lot faster. Press the L key on your keyboard to move forward through a preview at normal (1x) speed when previewing.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 23, 2024

You've been tasked with editing a multi-hour video in TechSmith Camtasia.   Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training? If you prefer private group training or one-on-one Camtasia mentoring, email us to discuss your specific needs. Press the K key.  We've got you covered with three live, online vILT courses.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 14, 2025

TechSmith's Camtasia Audiate has revolutionized how creators approach audio and video content production. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Camtasia Audiate goes beyond traditional audio editing to provide AI tools for generating voiceover scripts, text-to-speech audio, and lip-synched avatars.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2019

Camtasia and Lectora are also options. If you storyboard and plan before you start your trial, you can make several samples during that month. Open source and additional tools. Although employers are likely to look for Storyline and Captivate, you might use other tools. If you want to use open source tools, check out Adapt and H5P.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this episode of The Visual Lounge, we invited Jayne Davids, Camtasia Trainer, Video Editor at her company, Raiveon Video Specialists to share with us her tutorial video advice. She takes some time setting up the project in Camtasia and then puts together some notes. Jayne’s Camtasia tips. Who better to ask than a teacher?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

Adobe Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Articulate Storyline: Production Times by IconLogic. In the future, this is what I hope to use for all time estimates as I increase my data for different types of projects. I’d rather have actual personal benchmarks instead of generic industry benchmarks.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 11, 2024

So, I downloaded the mp3 and paired that with a Midjourney-generated image and an audio visualizer in Camtasia to generate a video. While I should have the ability to download a video, I got errors every time I tried.

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