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?" how much access do you have to media such as images and videos? how much voiceover audio will there be (in minutes)?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Using TechSmith Camtasia, you can easily add or record software demonstrations, add them to the Timeline, and export as a video or interactive eLearning. In the image below, I've imported a video demonstration to my Media Bin and added it to the Camtasia Timeline. Check out this quick video. Even cooler?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 8, 2022

I'm hard at work on my new Camtasia book, "TechSmith Camtasia 2022: The Essentials." If you create videos using Camtasia, the cursor in the resulting TREC files can be modified in the Camtasia Editor (you can add highlights, sounds, etc.). Check out a recording I made of the process in the video below.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 4, 2024

TechSmith rolled out Camtasia 2024 today, and our step-by-step book, "TechSmith Camtasia 2024: The Essentials" is not far behind. The product plans include Camtasia’s AI-assisted Rev, simplifying and speeding up video creation through quick layout and design choices.

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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

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. Check out  this video and see for yourself how easy to use the Freeze Region effect ! You're done! Sounds too simple, right?

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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. The closer you zoom in on the Timeline, the easier it will be to select tiny areas of video media. Check out the video here. Here are two quick tips that will help with selecting tiny areas of the Timeline: Zoom in.

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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. Create both videos and SWF/HTML5 output. Add videos. I expect the book to be available for purchase in a few short weeks. Record screen actions. Add images. Add quizzes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 22, 2024

However, using the proxy feature results in a blurry video on the canvas. You can remove the proxy by right-clicking the media bin asset and choosing Proxy video > Delete Proxy Video. Deleting the proxy video does not delete the video from your project. Learn to disable the proxy feature on demand.

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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.   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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. You didn’t think you’d like audio in your video but now you’ve changed your mind.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

How about TechSmith's Camtasia? hours for every 1 minute of video playtime).    Recording the Software Simulation or Video Demo. One of the more common questions that I get from new eLearning developers is how much time does will take to produce published content. Is it Adobe Captivate?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 11, 2019

After adding a video asset to the Timeline in Camtasia, it's likely you'll want to freeze a specific part of the video to allow for other Timeline objects to appear (such as annotations or images).   In the image below, I've added a video to Track 1 on my Timeline.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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. TREC files are a proprietary format developed by TechSmith.

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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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mLearning Revolution

JULY 2, 2012

For all the mind-boggling stats we read about the video revolution, like how we are publishing video to YouTube at the rate of 72 hours every minute, and consuming over 3 billion hours of video each month, as well as other stats you can see here , video as a medium hasn’t really evolved.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 3, 2019

Of course, too much coffee can lead to the jitters and, by extension, a jittery mouse while recording a video demonstration. 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. not smooth at all. Select Cursor Effects.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 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.   Themes.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 18, 2014

There’s no video, only limited animation (the kind I can build in Storyline or Captivate), and professional voice talent will be used. Video Production: 6%. Since there’s no video, I use 0 for that value. Adobe Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Articulate Storyline: Production Times by IconLogic.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 19, 2018

And because this isn't a two-tool fight, look over there and you'll see TechSmith Camtasia. If you'd like to follow-along with your instructor, install trial versions of Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia (Mac or PC). The video below is a sample from a recent class.

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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

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

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

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you have content in Microsoft PowerPoint and need to use it for eLearning, you'll be happy to know that the top eLearning tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and TechSmith Camtasia) allow you to import PowerPoint content and then output HTML5 or videos. Kevin Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TechSmith has integrated some fantastic assets with Camtasia update 23.3.2. There are videos, images, and sound assets. 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. Using the assets is simple.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 29, 2014

by Kevin Siegel       If you have already created a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, it's very easy to re-purpose the presentation as eLearning content using either TechSmith Camtasia Studio or Adobe Presenter. TechSmith Camtasia Studio 8 and PowerPoint. Here is how the workflow compares in both tools.

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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. TechSmith’s Customer Education Manager, Doug Brunner, shares his thoughts on creating training content that powerfully impacts your customers – and, therefore, your business.

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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. That audio always needs editing. Of course, all of this effort takes time.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 6, 2013

One great way for instructional designers to create effective learning material is to include screenshots and videos in their e-learning modules. If you are on a budget, and need to create some instructional videos on your computer, then you need to check out the free alternative to Camtasia Studio: Cam Studio. ScreenCast-o-Matic.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 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.   Themes.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 27, 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.   Themes.

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Tim Slade

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether I need to capture a quick screenshot or record a quick video, Snagit is always there when I need it, and it does its job with no fuss. 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.

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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. Specifically, you need to add annotations, remove distracting audio such as breath sounds and lip smacks, and remove unnecessary video portions. Previewing a video at regular speed could be time-consuming and futile. Want to stop the Playhead?

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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.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 18, 2018

Clearly, the session about video spoke to Heidi, and I agree. Video has soooo many applications, and you don’t need a production studio either. . Matthew Pierce, TechSmith, Video – Oh my! The talk about using video in training was hot at #ATDICE2018 this year. From Heidi Matthews. Catchy music.

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JULY 29, 2024

Video background removal made easy! Remove backgrounds for more interesting videos. The post How to Remove the Background from Your Videos appeared first on The TechSmith Blog. Perfect for creators, marketers, and educators.

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