TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 11, 2021

Want some video creation and editing tips? 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. Of course, we love video at TechSmith. The early days of being a video creator.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 8, 2014

For most TechSmith tutorials, the narration track is actually recorded first with a handheld microphone or a podcaster USB microphone that feeds straight into Audacity (an open-source audio editor). Can’t see this video? From there, the track is exported as a.wav file that can later be brought into any Camtasia project.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Tom’s also a screencasting pro, and he frequently puts video content on his YouTube channel or on Screencast.com. Having the videos accessible via Edmodo is also nice in case students are absent or need to review in the future. I made a video that goes into detail on this topic. How do you make your videos?

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 5, 2021

Video tutorials, blogs, and technical documentation are just some of the different ways you can provide users of your product with the help they need to be successful. He has created tutorial videos for a variety of projects, including Camtasia. Doug also leads TechSmith’s customer education strategy and approach.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 5, 2013

It’s a common question we get with regards to our video tutorials. To that end, we’re now making available many* of our Camtasia Studio 8 tutorial project files. On any given Camtasia Studio 8 tutorial page, look for the Download Project link in the right sidebar. “How did you do that?” So go ahead.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 29, 2017

Creating a video tutorial series is a great go-to strategy for any training program and when done right, it creates a more manageable learning experience, with content that’s easily reusable. To get started, check out our six steps to start making a video tutorial program. #1 1 Get to Know Your Audience.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 11, 2025

If youre responsible for training employees, youve likely seen the ripple effects: uneven performance, repeated questions, […] The post How Video Training Can Reduce Employee Ramp-Up Time appeared first on The TechSmith Blog.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Well, we’re going to do that on February 27th at TechSmith! We’re going to pull an all-nighter and make videos to share our tips and tricks with you, show you the people who work at TechSmith, and give you some insider tips on being better visual communicators. This time we’re going to do 48 videos in 24 hours!

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 20, 2013

Having said that, I’m happy to report we’ve got a number of new tutorials to help get you up and running: Remove a Color , which covers best practices for shooting in front of a green screen, as well as editing the effect in Camtasia Studio. Using Crop Mode , which walks you through how to crop your images and videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 27, 2013

In our first series of blog posts on this topic, we showed some video resume examples that our interns here at TechSmith completed. In this entry, I wanted to talk about the production process when creating your own video resume. We found that the best video resumes are under two minutes, so hit your main points and move on.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 2, 2012

This week's video presents some tips and tricks including effectively using transitions and editing down scripts. The video is posted below and will present three tips designed to keep your audiences engaged. Not seeing the video? See an example of a mini-series in the Camtasia for Mac 2 tutorials. View it on YouTube.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In the same way, two instructional videos can be equally good. A tutorial video on using a table saw can be good and so can one on making pivot tables in Microsoft Excel. But, there are also some poor tutorials out there Just because you explain something to someone doesn’t automatically make it a solid tutorial.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 22, 2013

TechSmith employees or otherwise known as TechSmithies are known for our friendly attitudes and deep appreciation for our delicious Friday lunches. Can’t see the video? Please join us in voting for your favorite TechSmith pet (by repining your favorite): [link]. Check out our Camtasia tutorials ! Inside TechSmith'

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Spark Your Interest

JULY 13, 2021

Access Your Free Tutorials. Access Your Free Tutorials. We have created two Thinkific video tutorials by a Thinkific Specialist. Access your free Thinkific video tutorials here. A series of well-produced videos isn’t really training. You provide us with the video of the recording and your slides.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. I’ll also provide some decent, legal sources of music that you can use in your videos today. I like to think of the ideal person who I would want to watch my videos. Bonus Audio Tips for Your Videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 21, 2014

It’s back-to-school season for most educators and this year, the TechSmith Education team is writing a series of blog posts with some ideas for the classroom. Today, we want to take a look at using video in the classroom. Many people may think of video in the classroom as delivering a TED talk, History or Discovery Channel video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 31, 2014

The basic idea: “attach” how-to videos to physical objects around your workplace or school, with the help of QR codes. How to Create Video Stickers. This tutorial walks you through the steps of creating a video, uploading it, and creating a sticker to serve as a visual prompt. Make the video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Creating a video tutorial series is a great go-to strategy for any training program. To get started, check out our six steps to start making a video tutorial program. #1 The first step in creating a great video tutorial series is to get to know your audience. 2 Establish Goals for your Video Tutorials.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 25, 2020

Your whole team should be making videos. Whether you want more tutorials and how-tos for your customers or replacements for those unnecessary meetings with colleagues, video can solve a whole slew of business problems. But here’s the thing — you don’t have to be a video pro to create pro-quality videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 20, 2021

There are many ways to build video tutorials, but how could an audio-first workflow optimize your process? An audio-first workflow for visual content might sound awkward, but it’s one of our preferred methods for creating tutorial videos. Pace is incredibly important in a tutorial video. Write a script.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Over the past couple of years, TechSmith’s video app for capturing and analyzing athletic performance has been massively popular on iOS and Android. The app makes it easy to: capture or import a video clip. narrate and draw over the video, analyze it in slow motion , and even compare videos side-by-side.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 30, 2014

You can also use these images in Camtasia Studio to add masking effects to your videos (see a sample video here.). For this tutorial you will use a black and white geometric pattern image. It should have plenty of white space which becomes transparent allowing your photo or video to show through.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 20, 2021

Making a tutorial video is a great way to walk someone through a process and maybe even make a dent in those tedious in-person training sessions. But maybe you aren’t experienced with video creation, or you just aren’t sure where to start. Easily create a tutorial video! Don’t worry — we’re here to help!

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

If you want to make a video but don’t know where to start, our video workflow series can set you off on the right path. The video creation process can be overwhelming for anyone who’s never done it before. Creating a video workflow can help you understand how to complete each part of the process and help you make better videos.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 25, 2014

An example of SUI (pronounced “sue-ee” by the TechSmith User Assistance team). As an instructional designer at TechSmith, my job is to create and deliver helpful content for anyone that wants to learn our software. These materials typically come in the form of written guides and video tutorials. UI (right).

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

However, you don’t have to be in the same physical space to collaboratively make videos. We decided that we wanted to create our videos for next year together. We needed to find a way to collaboratively make videos from the comfort and convenience of our own homes. Can’t see the video? Separate audio and video.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The user assistance team at TechSmith probably wishes I would just shut up about grouping. In this latest installment of illustrated examples, I use a little grouping magic to cover up a small mistake in a TechSmith Blog video project. Check out the video below (3:23) to see me reveal my trick. Can’t see the video?

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A quick screen recording tutorial video , also known as a screencast , can be a perfect way to show someone how to do something. That’s why I’m really excited about Snagit’s new ability to create a video from a series of screenshots! A new way to create screen recording videos. How to create video from screenshots.

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Spark Your Interest

JANUARY 26, 2021

Webinars and video tutorials to build a stronger rapport. Video tutorials and recorded screen-captures to share step-by-step instructions for complex services or products. You can also enhance your self-help with micro-videos and walk-throughs. Product/Service Tutorials. Otherwise known as e-learning.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

You’ve had a year to develop a new screencasting masterpiece…some practical pointers on how to level up, courtesy of our ScreenChump to ScreenChamp series of video critiques …so now it’s time to round up your best work and submit it to the ScreenChamp Awards 2013 ! What kinds of videos have done well in past years?

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In this tutorial, I’ll discuss a simple way to further customize your greeting card video with photos using Camtasia’s Visual Properties animations. Here’s a demo video: [link]. In the first tutorial in this series , you added transitions to the timeline. Before You Begin – Some General Tips.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Want to start creating B2B videos? Or perhaps you’ve already started making videos, but you’d like to hear some tips from seasoned digital marketing professionals? Whether you work for a big brand, a small business or yourself, creating a video marketing strategy is a great way to connect customers with your product or service.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 8, 2013

In the video below (1:42) I cover how to override snapping on a case-by-case basis ( Spoiler: Use the CTRL key ) as well as how to turn it off altogether – if that’s your wish. Can’t see the video? Learn more about Camtasia Studio Check out more free product tutorials. Watch it on Screencast.com instead.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 18, 2014

Sample Projects/Tutorials. But take a look in the upper right of the Welcome screen and you'll see an awesome addition: Sample Projects/Tutorials (shown below, it's located in the upper right of the Welcome screen). The sample projects are shown first, followed by several tutorials.   Characters and Agents.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JANUARY 14, 2013

Here, using easy-to-follow video tutorials and links to articles and resources, the folks over at Simply Business simplify the daunting process of setting up a website. Since the content is essentially a series of short tutorials, they felt that screencasts would be easier to follow than written posts, which might overwhelm users.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 16, 2013

If you’ve watched any of our video tutorials , you may have noticed that we usually include a clickable link to surveys or other tutorials. Well, as long as your videos are delivered through the TechSmith Smart Player , you can do the exact same thing! Can’t see the video?

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In this (longish) tutorial video, I take you through some of the “How Do I” requests we get for: 1. Creating the curved arrows you see in the TechSmith documentation. Note : The tips and techniques used in this tutorial are for use with Snagit 11. This appears at the bottom of the video when it is playing.

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