The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 8, 2022

I'm hard at work on my new Camtasia book, "TechSmith Camtasia 2022: The Essentials." " As I poke around the new features, I'm loving one that I just found: Cursor Path Creator. However, if you create a video demo in another recording tool and forget to turn on the mouse pointer, you're out of luck. until now.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 22, 2020

I was recently tasked with creating some video demos of an app on my iPhone and using them in TechSmith Camtasia 2019. To make the process as seamless as possible, I visited the App Store while on my phone and downloaded TechSmith Capture.   Kudos to TechSmith for making this a truly simple and seamless process!

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 12, 2013

How about TechSmith's Camtasia Studio? I have extensive experience using Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia Studio. The answer I provide is dependent upon a couple of factors. For instance, which eLearning tool are you going to use to produce the lessons? Is it Adobe Captivate? and I'll leave that debate for another day.)

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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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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. She felt that the pop-ups were, at best, distracting for her learners or, worse, ruined her screen recordings.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 28, 2020

TechSmith recently announced an update for Camtasia from version 2019 to version 2020.  He has written hundreds of step-by-step computer training books on applications such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe RoboHelp, Adobe Presenter, and TechSmith Camtasia. Kevin spent five years in the U.S.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, "TechSmith Camtasia 9: The Essentials" has gone to my beta team for testing and proofreading. I expect the book to be available for purchase in a few short weeks. You'll be able to purchase the book direct from my website or resellers such as Amazon.com.)

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 19, 2018

TechSmith recently announced the release of Camtasia 2018 and there’s much to cheer.   TechSmith made huge strides in Camtasia 9 when it improved the free assets in the Library.   TechSmith added a few new behaviors giving you even more object-animating power than ever.   Themes.     Behaviors.

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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. Using proxy media speeds up production by lowering your computer's processing requirements while editing within Camtasia.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 17, 2018

TechSmith recently released Camtasia 2018. You can purchase the software directly from TechSmith or try the software free for 30 days via the trial download ). TechSmith has enhanced the free assets in Camtasia 2018, and they're pretty nice. by Kevin Siegel, CTT, COTP. For instance, check out the dude in the image below.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 11, 2018

Check out the Camtasia keyboard shortcut page TechSmith built (if you find a shortcut missing from the list, do tell). After receiving an email from a Camtasia developer looking for Camtasia shortcuts, I started creating a handy-dandy document that was going to list some of the more helpful keyboard shortcuts available in Camtasia.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 21, 2021

Looking for Camtasia training, check out these live, online TechSmith Camtasia classes. Assuming the recipient of the zip file has the same version of Camtasia as you, developers can extract the zipped contents, open, edit, and export the project as needed.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

    Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training or support? And while you'll likely find that Camtasia's built-in smoothing settings have settled your mouse motions nicely, you can also explore the Cursor Smoothing Properties for some fine-tuning. Check out these hands-on, instructor-led classes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Along comes TechSmith Audiate, which integrates wonderfully with TechSmith Camtasia, and I have to say, I'm impressed. Of course, all of this effort takes time. Creating the closed captions is particularly labor intensive if I haven't first created a voiceover script.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TechSmith has integrated some fantastic assets with Camtasia update 23.3.2. Either way, the asset will be downloaded from the TechSmith website and added to your project. You will need to ensure that you are running the latest Camtasia update. To find that update, choose Help > Check for Updates. Using the assets is simple.

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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

APRIL 23, 2024

You've been tasked with editing a multi-hour video in TechSmith Camtasia.   Looking for TechSmith Camtasia training? Specifically, you need to add annotations, remove distracting audio such as breath sounds and lip smacks, and remove unnecessary video portions. Press the J key, and the playhead will move in reverse.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 5, 2021

For Doug, it’s important that TechSmith’s customer education initiatives are rooted in empathy for the customer. How TechSmith designs customer education user experiences. But how does TechSmith discover its customers’ motivations? For Doug, this means finding out where TechSmith customers look for answers to their problems.

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2020

  I am not suggesting that TechSmith should remove tools from Camtasia. I say bring on more tools, TechSmith (I look forward to seeing a dozen more tools in Camtasia 2021). In the image below you can see what I'm talking about when it comes to the Annotations tool.   Which brings me to Favorites.

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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. Check out a video demonstration by Andy at TechSmith here. And a recent update to Camtasia makes previewing a lot faster. Press L again and you're at double playback speed. Press the K key to stop.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

by Kevin Siegel, COTP, CTT+. When recording short videos with the Camtasia Recorder, it’s most efficient to record your voiceover audio at the same time. However, it may be necessary for you to add the audio to the video later while working in the Camtasia Editor.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How to Add Captions or Subtitles to a Video – TechSmith Tutorials. Just make sure that the majority of the fun serves to reinforce the project’s learning goals. Bianca Woods. Video captions. Camtasia offers several different ways to add captions to videos. Video Caption Generator – Automatic Captions – VEED.IO.

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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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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This crew has been hard at work writing scripts and producing eLearning using every tool under the sun including Adobe Captivate, Adobe and Articulate Presenter, Articulate Storyline, and Techsmith Camtasia Studio. Adobe Captivate'

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 19, 2021

A recent TechSmith study found 67% of people absorb information faster when it’s presented visually. 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. Plus, they remembered it better later on.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

but Adobe needs to up its game here and include more varied assets seen with competitors like Articulate and TechSmith. While it's nice that Adobe removed the SWF preview option, I'm not happy that both the Preview from and Preview Next 5  options were removed. And there are some additional assets, too.

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Tim Slade

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A few months ago, the folks at TechSmith reached out and asked if I’d be interested in partnering with them to design and develop a brand new certification course for Snagit 2020. In the 2019 version of Snagit, TechSmith introduced the ability to combine multiple images into a single image. Combine Images to Create Job Aids.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 6, 2013

Other options to consider in your search include: Jing by Techsmith. If you are looking for other alternatives, then there are a few options (although not all of them are free, and some have pretty limited features until you upgrade). ScreenCast-o-Matic. You can probably find a viable solution among these options.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 16, 2023

I received the following comment on a video that I posted to my YouTube channel :   I am trying to find out how to make the mouse the size you want in a recording before the recording begins. How to set the default size to something normal.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 18, 2018

Matthew Pierce, TechSmith, Video – Oh my! The session hosted by Matthew Pierce from TechSmith presenting “Types of Videos to Enhance Learning” was no exception and had that hamster wheel effect for me. Moving forward, I will keep learning from Matthew Pierce from the TechSmith Academy. From Heidi Matthews. Catchy music.

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mLearning Revolution

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Pros and Cons of Articulate Storyline, TechSmith Camtasia and Adobe Captivate for mLearning Design. The Advantages of Embracing Simplicity and thinking Mobile-First. mLearning lessons from mobile apps. Hands-on workshop exercises. * The Current State of mLearning Design Tools. Examples and Demos of these Tools on iOS and Android devices.

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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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LearnDash

APRIL 18, 2013

Some key words to look out for include: Adobe Captivate, Articulate Studio, Articulate Storyline, iSpring, Moodle, SAP LSO, Flash, HTML/Javascript, SurveyMonkey, TechSmith… among others. The number of available tools for training build and delivery is staggering. Finding the right employee for any position can be a difficult task.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 27, 2024

The post How to Write an Email appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. Whether you need to know how to write a formal email for a job application or a networking connection, we’ve got you.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The post Information Overload is Real: Here’s How to Manage It appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. Feeling so overwhelmed by emails, messages, and meetings at work that you have no idea where to start? Here's how to fix it.

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