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JULY 7, 2017

Note – Yes, I find it a bit funny to write a text post about the usefulness of video. Could we refer to Learning Solutions Magazine any more often? Repeat that sentence in a Chandler voice from Friends so, hopefully, you’ll get the Mark Lasoff-inspired reference. TechSmith on YouTube featuring Matt Pierce.

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JULY 23, 2014

With the release of the newest version of Snagit for Chrome, TechSmith included a wonderful GIFt. We were GIFen no clues and it’s still a little bit of a secret but the wonderful Kelly Rush , Product Owner of TechSmith Snagit for Google Chrome , has asked me to GIF some ideas on the feature. One TechSmith Snagit App.

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JULY 7, 2014

A final piece of the puzzle is that this exe must also be located in a trusted folder that only Administrators have write access to, such as a subfolder of Program Files. After some research (see the Reference links below for details), this is what has worked out for me: Run Visual Studio (I have VS 2010) command prompt as administer.

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DECEMBER 27, 2014

Looking for a better way to reference external libraries? This is Part 3 of 3 blog posts about NuGet. This series of blog posts will cover some basic information on what NuGet is as well as how you can create and consume your own.NET and native C++ NuGet packages. Write-NuGetPackage.SampleNativePackage.autopkg.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This blog focuses on a framework to create an educational screencast using Camtasia Studio® and PowerPoint as the core of the screencast design. A bumper is a term borrowed from broadcasting and refers to the introduction and the end of a screencast video. Here is a general format to reference your YouTube video: Author, A.

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MAY 3, 2021

Now, when I encounter that stress, I simply record a short video with Snagit , which is almost always easier than writing things out. Download a free trial of Snagit to start using the tips in this blog post! I work on the TechSmith website. And no one had to write it all out. Easily create screencasts with Snagit!

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AUGUST 29, 2014

At TechSmith, we are passionate about creating great software and keeping up with the latest technology. They also allow you to explore new technology before it might be ready to be integrated into our TechSmith apps. I have been writing programs since High School. That passion does not stop when we leave the office.

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JULY 29, 2019

That’s where this blog post comes in! Concise, strong writing. Strong writing is essential to great user documentation. But writing affects more than how the user documentation reads or sounds. Write descriptive titles and subtitles. Start with a plan. This makes their documentation easy to navigate.

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MAY 24, 2013

Because of it, she’s able to stay organized and on top of things, even while running a business, flying across the country to give presentations, and writing books — all the while maintaining her other interests. Follow her on Twitter ( Follow @StaceyHarmon ), like Harmon Enterprises on Facebook , and give her blog a peek.

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JULY 21, 2021

Lee refers to this practice as mise-en-place, which means everything in its place. Lee explains the term “zero draft” as this idea that when you’re writing, you just throw everything down and see what you get. What I’ve stopped doing, I used to write up the script or an outline. The same goes for creating a video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2019

In a lot of cases, with just a little know-how, determination, and, of course, a video editor like TechSmith Camtasia , anyone can create a great animated explainer 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.

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MAY 22, 2018

Generally speaking, be concise and write with an active voice. To learn more about how to write in the active voice, check out this writing resource published by Duke University. That means you have to pay attention to how search engines catalog and rank pages, and write your help articles with that in mind.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 17, 2020

Here at TechSmith, I used to coordinate the work of several outside consulting agencies. Quick reference guides. If your computer crashes in the middle of writing an email, you can just go back to it when your computer restarts. Email Screen recorders/video editors such as TechSmith Camtasia. But there are.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

They should be downloadable documents or takeaway sheets that users can refer back to when they need them. When writing, remember to keep your text clear and concise, and if you’re working with specialized material, make sure that you have an SME define the process steps or terminologies. What makes an effective job aid?

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AUGUST 11, 2014

This post is part of a series around using TechSmith Snagit for Google Chrome with Google Classroom. Perhaps a student has done some writing and you want to give some quick notes. Students can also refer back to the instructions if they forgot a due date, the grading process, or just to hear their assignment again.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Have you ever tried to write a script? The first thing you want to do before you create a video is write a script, even if it’s brief. The first thing you want to do before you create a video is write a script, even if it’s brief. And although writing a script can seem daunting, don’t worry. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Spark Your Interest

JANUARY 26, 2021

Customer education pre-purchase takes many forms and often includes the following: Blog posts, e-books, and podcasts – direct to a customers inbox. While you can do tutorials as a blog post or as a series of images on your website, a video has by far the highest engagement rates. Write discussion posts. Codecademy.

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JUNE 3, 2019

They all refer to the same thing – an option that gives you all the information from a video without ever opening your eyes. In TechSmith Relay , you simply log in, go to your video, click on the ‘Accessibility’ tab, and then ‘Manage Audio Description.’. If you’re hand-writing a calculus proof, talk through it as you go.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 31, 2021

Dave refers to himself as a “recovering perfectionist” and even calls this attitude his superpower. Write a script : script out all of the main points (it could even be a few bullets), to ensure you cover the necessary information. To learn more about creating content that helps your customers, head over to the TechSmith Academy !

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 11, 2017

Also, you or anyone else can go back and reference details of the meeting at any time. This is something we do all the time here at TechSmith. You won’t need to write a lengthy email or repeat yourself. If your trainee forgets any steps, they can reference the video at any time to get a refresher. Here’s how !

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Job aids, like this office floorplan reference, can be laminated and placed on a wall, printed out and kept near a desk, or a JPG on the company network. Particularly in customer-facing roles, having employees refer to a job aid might not be the image you want to portray. The best format will become obvious once you start writing.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 4, 2018

A screenshot, sometimes referred to as a screencap or screengrab, is an image that shows the contents of a computer display. Screenshots let you capture exactly what you’re seeing on your screen to share with others or reference later. In the menu bar, click the TechSmith Snagit icon to open the Capture window on the screen.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 20, 2021

Meetings, emails, write-ups, and conversations can be effective, but each has its drawbacks. There’s no questioning what you are referring to when the recipient can see it on their screen as they listen to your explanation. The post 6 Reasons Your Company Needs to Be Using Video Now appeared first on Welcome to the TechSmith Blog.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Write a clear video title: Your title should clearly state the problem that your video is solving, how it is presented, and the product it applies to. Knerr’s team evaluated a number of video production software suites and settled on Camtasia , the screen-recording and video editing tool from TechSmith. The Results.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 29, 2017

Write down all of the topics you need to cover for your user to accomplish the goals established above. Cognitive load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, which essentially means there’s a limit to how much you can teach and how fast you can teach it. 3 Create a Content Plan.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Sometimes referred to as “how-to” videos, the best ones are carefully planned and have a professional touch. Step 2: Write a storyboard and script. How to Make Tutorial Videos | Camtasia | TechSmith. Write a storyboard and script. Before you go any further, write a script. Editing In-Depth | Camtasia | TechSmith.

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MAY 10, 2017

Screenshots (also known as screen captures) let you capture exactly what you’re seeing on your screen to share with others or to reference later. Instead of writing a lengthy email outlining a process with only text, use screenshots to demonstrate. The post 5 Tips for Better Screen Captures appeared first on TechSmith Blogs.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

In one study they shared personal blogs vs government medical sites. The results were that people trusted the personal blog more, simply due to the design of the content. If you’re writing a lot on the topic, then surely you must be an expert. Click on the search bar in the top left and write the word ‘pages.’

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 30, 2021

In fact, if it’s a subject where you’re telling – rather than showing – information, you may want to use a different format, such as a blog or a podcast instead. “If Write a script. Recommended Viewing: The Visual Lounge Podcast: Script-Writing Basics. How to structure an instructional video. Design a “responsibility map”.

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MARCH 5, 2012

You can also catch up on the first and second week blog posts. For us, it also saves time in preparing this communication, because it's now a matter of doing the thing and not having to write and proof large paragraphs of text about it. Andrea Poole is a customer content specialist at TechSmith.

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JUNE 6, 2017

1 – Markings often found on products that can refer to the legislation that makes it mandatory to deliver user instructions in print. Creating videos and images requires many more skills than needed for technical writing. Otherwise, don’t use video when your user often needs to reference specific information.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 16, 2021

In this episode of The Visual Lounge, Sherri Powers, VP of Marketing at TechSmith, talks about how video communication can save time. As the VP of Marketing at TechSmith, Sherri knows better than most how challenging it can be to work with multiple departments, leadership, and the general team to get messages across.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

This post originally appeared on the Avaya blog on May 15, 2013 by Carl Knerr. The President of Services challenged those of us in his extended leadership team to make our organization not just be successful in the market, but to be an organization that the analysts would write about. Going All In. Our Results.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 30, 2015

Share a how to login video at the beginning of the term so you can refer them back to it. TechSmith Snagit. You can write out a short script, or just keep it casual and natural (recommended!). The post Show Students How to Login appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. What do I need?

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 27, 2018

Screencasting is also referred to as video screen capture , and is a great way to teach or share ideas. Here at TechSmith , we understand the power of screencasting. Screencasting–also commonly referred to as a “secret weapon” by seasoned screencasters–is a work hack you can jump in and use it today. Write your script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 25, 2020

Writing great tutorials for software can be tedious and tricky, especially when updates are constantly being released. Just like with tutorials, your marketing, help, and reference content will constantly need updating. Tools like TechSmith Snagit make creating SUI graphics a breeze. That way, you’ll only have to update text.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Write down all of the topics you need to cover for your user to accomplish the goals established above. Cognitive load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, which essentially means there’s a limit to how much you can teach and how fast you can teach it. 3 Create a Content Plan.

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