Camtasia Studio Camtasia Studio Help File Document Release 8.0 June 2012 © 2012 TechSmith Corporation.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Recorder 1 Record PowerPoint 1 Your First Recording—Use the Default Settings 2 Recorder's Preview Window 5 Change the View 5 Post-Recording Options 6 Camtasia SmartFocus Recording Tips 7 Record 8 The CAMREC Recording File 9 To Change the Recording File Format 9 Extract the AVI or WMV from a CAMREC Recording 9
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ System Stamp Options 27 Add Markers While Recording 28 Show or Hide Recording Toolbars 29 Full Screen Recording Minimizes the Recording Toolbar 29 Show or Hide Recording Toolbars 29 Audio Toolbar 30 Webcam Toolbar 30 Statistics Toolbar 30 Effects Toolbar 30 Change the Recorder Hotkeys Default Hotkeys Record Audio in Camtasia Recorder To Record Audio 3
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Playback Controls Editing Dimensions Editing Dimensions Overview 60 62 62 Welcome Window 64 Manage Video Projects 66 Create a Camtasia Studio Project 66 Import a Zipped Project 67 Back up a Project Automatically (AutoSave) 68 To Change the AutoSave Interval 68 Export a Project as a Zip File 69 Create A Zipped Project 69 Clip Bin 70 Change the Clip Bi
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Delete a Library Folder 81 Clean Up Library 82 Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Timeline Media 84 Add a Timeline Sequence 84 Add Timeline Media 85 Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Export Assets or the Entire Library as a ZIP File Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) 87 87 89 Import from Editor 89 Import from Windows Explorer 89
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marker Options Group Media 114 116 Group Characteristics 116 To Group Media 117 Name a Group 117 Open or Close a Group 117 Ungroup Media 118 Add Media to a Group 118 Remove Media from a Group 119 Edit Media within a Group 119 Resize Group 119 Add a Group to the Library 119 Save Current Frame as an Image 120 Callouts 121 Add Callouts 124 From
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Highlight Callout Add a Highlight Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout 133 133 134 To Add a Hotspot to a Callout 135 Hotspot Actions 135 Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout 137 To Blur the Screen With a Callout 137 Spotlight Callout Add a Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Add a Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts 139 139 140 140 141 Add a Manual Keys
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editor Audio Setup Wizard 168 Select the Audio Recording Source 168 Tune the Volume Input Levels 168 Cursor Effects 170 To Add a Cursor Animation 170 Cursor Effect Options 172 To Hide the Mouse Cursor 172 Delete a Cursor Animation 173 Captions (Closed and Open) 174 Captioning Methods 175 ADA Compliancy 176 Camtasia Studio and ADA Compliant Captions
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz and Survey 188 Example of a Quiz Hosted on Screencast.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Controller Tab 217 Size Tab 219 Video Settings Tab 220 Audio Settings Tab 221 Options Tab 221 Quiz Reporting Options 223 Quiz Reporting Options 223 Camtasia Quiz Service 224 Marker Options (Customize the Table of Contents) 226 Marker/Table of Contents Options 226 Produce to Windows Media Video (WMV) 228 To Produce to Windows Media Player Video File
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard Video Size Video Size Options Production Wizard Video Options Video Options Video and Project Information Project Information Options Quiz SCORM Manifest Options SCORM Options Production Wizard Watermark Options Watermark Options Production Wizard HTML Options HTML Options Production Wizard Marker Options Marker / Table of Contents Options 244 244 245
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To Move, View, or Hide Column Headings 267 Reference 269 Camtasia Studio System Requirements 270 About Camtasia Player 271 Camtasia Player System Requirements 271 Make Camtasia Player the Default Player 271 About Screencast.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Enable PowerPoint Add-In 287 Import Slide Notes as Captions 287 Upgrade Options 288 Help Improve Camtasia Studio 289 TechSmith User Design Initiative (TUDI) 289 Program Participation Options 289 www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder With Camtasia Recorder, you record exactly what you want: the entire screen, specific dimensions, a region, a window, or an application. Recorder is designed to be simple and easy-to-use starting with your first recording—just click the Record button and begin your onscreen activity.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your First Recording—Use the Default Settings Camtasia Recorder is designed to be simple and easy-to-use starting with your first recording - just click the Record button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Record a Webcam in Camtasia Recorder The CAMREC Recording File www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Show or Hide Recording Toolbars Add Markers While Recording Add a System Stamp While Recording Add Mouse Click Sounds While Recording Add a Cursor Effect While Recording Draw on the Screen While Recording (ScreenDraw) Record a PowerPoint Presentation www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder's Preview Window The Preview Window appears once you stop a recording. This allows you to preview any audio, camera video, and effects recorded. Change the View Click the Shrink to Fit button to view the entire recording within the Preview Window. In this view, the recording preview is scaled down to fit within the window.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post-Recording Options Save the recording as a Camtasia Recording file (CAMREC), close the Preview Window, open Editor with the video in the Clip Bin and on the timeline. Camtasia Recorder remains open. Save the recording file as a Camtasia Recording file (CAMREC) or AVI file and close the Preview Window. Camtasia Recorder remains open.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Camtasia SmartFocus Recording Tips TechSmith's exclusive SmartFocus technology keeps track of where the action happens during your recording. Then it produces a video that zooms in on the parts you need to show.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record By default, SmartFocus™ animations are automatically recorded and appear during the editing process on the Zoom track. SmartFocus zooms in on areas within the recording to optimize the viewing experience for videos produced at dimensions smaller than the original recording. See Camtasia SmartFocus Recording Tips.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The CAMREC Recording File Camtasia Studio records in one of two file formats: as a CAMREC or as an AVI. By default, recordings are saved as a CAMREC file. The CAMREC is a custom file container that holds more than just a video file. Other video editing software can't read or open a CAMREC file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or, use the AVI file extracted from the CAMREC with a third-party video editor as long as you have the TSC2 or EnSharpen codec installed on the computer. When installing Camtasia Studio, the TSC2 and EnSharpen codecs are also installed. To Extract the AVI or WMV: 1. 2. 3. 4. In Camtasia Studio, right-click on a CAMREC file in the Clip Bin.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Move or Resize the Recording Area When you click the Record button, a dashed green line appears around the recording area. To move the recording area, click and drag the compass icon inside the recording area to a new location on the screen. To resize the recording area, click and drag a handle on a corner of the recording area in or out.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lock the Recording Area to a Window or Application The Lock to Application option allows you to automatically size the recording area to the size of the selected application window. If the recording area is changed, the window or application automatically resizes to stay within the recording boundaries.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record the Entire Screen Select Full Screen to record large, maximized applications or all activity on your computer desktop. 1. Open Camtasia Recorder. 2. Click the Full Screen button. 3. Optional: Record from a Web Camera. 4. Record Audio. By default, both microphone and system audio are recorded. 5. Click the Record button. 6. Press F10 to stop recording.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record at Standard or Widescreen Dimensions Select Custom to record using preset dimensions based on widescreen or standard aspect ratios. For best results when recording at custom dimensions, use dimensions with the same aspect ratio to edit and produce the final video. 1. Open Camtasia Recorder. 2. Click the Custom button. The custom options expand. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Optional: Record from a Web Camera. 5. Record Audio. By default, both microphone and system audio are recorded. 6. Click the Record button. 7. Press F10 to stop recording. The Preview Window appears. Click Save and Edit to open your video in Editor where you can enhance and edit the video. Click Produce to open the Production Wizard to create a shareable video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record a Region or Window Record a specific area on the screen, a window, or an application. 1. Open Camtasia Recorder. 2. Click the Custom button. The custom options expand. 3. Click the Custom dropdown and choose Select area to record. To select a window to record, move the cursor until the area or window is highlighted. Click to select.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Record the Entire Screen Record at Standard or Widescreen Dimensions Move or Resize the Recording Area Lock the Recording Area to a Window or Application Record Audio in Camtasia Recorder www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record a Webcam in Camtasia Recorder Record camera video, such as a video of the speaker, along with your screen recording. Camtasia Recorder only supports camera recording when saving to the CAMREC file format. To change the file format, go to Tools > Options > General tab. 1. Click the Webcam button to enable webcam recording. 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a Cursor Effect While Recording With these options, the cursor is permanently burned into the recording and cannot be changed or removed. To have Recorder gather cursor data that can be enhanced and edited in Camtasia Studio, leave the Make cursor effects editable in Camtasia Studio option enabled within the Cursor tab.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To enable effects during recording, click Cursor Effects on the Recording toolbar to expand the options. Select Highlight Cursor, Highlight Clicks, or both options. Record with a Custom Cursor 1. Select Effects > Options > Cursor tab > Disable the Make cursor effects editable in Camtasia Studio option 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add Mouse Click Sounds While Recording With these options, the mouse click sounds are permanently burned into the recording and cannot be changed or removed. To have Recorder gather cursor data that can be enhanced and edited in Camtasia Studio, leave the Make cursor effects editable in Camtasia Studio option enabled within the Cursor tab.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Draw on the Screen While Recording (ScreenDraw) With these options, the drawing is permanently burned into the recording and cannot be changed or removed. Adding arrows or callouts in Camtasia Studio creates a similar effect. However, arrows and callouts in Camtasia Studio can be edited.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. To change the default tools, select an option from the dropdown list next to a tool on the Effects toolbar. 7. To undo the last ScreenDraw action, press CTRL+Z. 8. To exit ScreenDraw mode, press ESC or CTRL+SHIFT+D. Use ScreenDraw While Recording (Full Screen) 1. Open Recorder. 2. Select Tools > Recording Toolbars > Effects toolbar. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Hotkey Ellipse E Pen P Line L Arrow A Black K Blue B Cyan C Green G Yellow Y White W Red R Undo CTRL+Z Redo CTRL+Y Exit ScreenDraw Esc See also Record a Webcam in Camtasia Recorder The CAMREC Recording File Show or Hide Recording Toolbars Add Markers While Recording Add a System Stamp While Recording Add a Caption While Recording Add
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a Caption While Recording Use captions to add copyright information, special instructions, additional information, etc. Camtasia Recorder permanently overlays the caption text onto the recording. Adding captions or callouts in Camtasia Studio creates a similar effect.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a System Stamp While Recording A system stamp inserts recording information such as time/date and elapsed time into the recording. Camtasia Recorder permanently overlays the system stamp text onto the recording. This cannot be removed or edited within Camtasia Studio. 1. Before recording, select the system stamp options.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ System Stamp Options Stamp Option Description Example Click the Time/Date Format button to change the order and layout of the Time/Date stamp. Time/Date Use the Time/Date stamp when you need to know exactly when something occurred in the recording, such as for usability testing. Elapsed time Shows the amount of time passed since the recording started.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add Markers While Recording Add markers when recording to a CAMREC file in Camtasia Recorder or while editing in Camtasia Studio. Insert markers to: Create recording notes. For example, mark a pause in the recording to cut out during editing. Set points to split a long video into multiple videos. Create navigation points.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Show or Hide Recording Toolbars You can customize which toolbars appear on the toolbar during recording. By default, only the basic recording controls and audio toolbar appear when recording. Full Screen Recording Minimizes the Recording Toolbar When recording full screen, the recording toolbar minimizes to the system tray.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Audio Toolbar The Audio Input meter displays the audio level for the recording. The best audio quality occurs when the Audio Input meter is in the green to light orange range. Audio clipping may occur in the mid-orange to red range. Drag the slider to adjust the audio. Webcam Toolbar A live preview of the Web camera appears on the Camera toolbar.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Add Marker Description Click to add a marker. Click to expand the cursor effects options: Cursor Effects www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Change the Recorder Hotkeys 1. 2. 3. 4. In Camtasia Recorder, select Tools > Options > Hotkeys tab. Select a recording function. Choose the shortcut keystrokes. Click OK. Default Hotkeys Option Default Hotkey Record/Pause F9 Stop F10 Marker CTRL + M ScreenDraw CTRL+SHIFT+D Select Region None Hide Tray Icon None Mute None www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record Audio in Camtasia Recorder It is important to create your recordings with the best possible audio quality because the audio codecs used in producing the final video may cause audio quality to degrade. If the audio source is on and set up properly, the source meter appears active in Recorder and for all active sources in the Audio dropdown menu.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Click the Audio dropdown to select the audio source. Available sources show an active audio meter. 3. Adjust the Input level so the highest volume displays in the green to yellow range. Audio clipping may occur in the mid-orange to red range. 4. Click OK.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Troubleshoot the Volume Level Speak into your microphone or turn up the speaker audio (for system audio). You should see the audio meter respond. If it does not, use the table below to troubleshoot a solution. Level Issue Audio level is in the green range and responds to changes in the audio. Action No change needed.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Level Issue Audio level is in the orange to red range where clipping occurs. www.techsmith.com Action Drag the slider to the left.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Audio Recording Tips Use the best microphone you can afford. Sound is critical to screen recording videos. Quite often, if the sound is bad, people will not watch the video. Use a USB microphone. USB microphones use less computer resources and record better audio than an analog microphone connected to your computer’s sound card.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Within Editor, complete all of your video editing. When the video editing is finalized, add the audio using the Voice Narration option. This is the preferred process for people who routinely create screen recordings. Stop and listen to the sound in your recording area. Record your screen with audio, but don’t speak. Then, listen to the recording.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record a PowerPoint Presentation Use the Camtasia Studio PowerPoint Add-in to record and produce PowerPoint presentations from within Microsoft PowerPoint®. 1. In Camtasia Studio, choose Record PowerPoint from the Record the Screen menu: 2. Microsoft PowerPoint® opens. Open a PowerPoint presentation to record. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PowerPoint Recording Tips Use the following tips for best results when recording and sharing a PowerPoint presentation.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Enable the PowerPoint Add-In Use the Camtasia Studio PowerPoint Add-in to record and produce PowerPoint presentations from within Microsoft PowerPoint®. In the Camtasia Studio installation, the add-in is enabled by default. You can enable the add-in at a later time by selecting Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > PowerPoint tab > Enable PowerPoint Add-in.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also PowerPoint Add-In Watermark Options Advanced Video and Audio Setup Options www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PowerPoint Add-In Watermark Options To access the options: In Microsoft PowerPoint® 2010 and earlier, select Add-ins tab > PowerPoint Add-in toolbar > Options > enable Include Watermark > Watermark button In Microsoft PowerPoint® 2003 and earlier versions, select PowerPoint Add-in toolbar > Options > enable Include Watermark > Watermark button Add a watermark to: Identi
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Advanced Video and Audio Setup Options To access the options: In Microsoft PowerPoint® 2010 and earlier versions, select Add-ins tab > PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar > Options > Advanced In Microsoft PowerPoint® 2003 and earlier versions, select PowerPoint Add-in toolbar > Options > Advanced Option Description Video Codec Displays the selected video codec.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Save PowerPoint Slides as Images You can save PowerPoint slides as images to import into Camtasia Studio. If you make a mistake in the voice narration or find a typo in a slide, you can easily fix the error without needing to record the entire presentation again. 1. Open the PowerPoint presentation. 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pixels to Inches Conversion Pixels Inches Ratio Width Height Width Height W:H 320 240 3.34 2.5 1.33 400 300 4.17 3.13 1.33 480 320 5 3.34 1.5 640 480 6.67 5 1.33 720 480 7.5 5 1.5 800 600 8.34 6.25 1.33 936 624 9.75 6.25 1.33 1008 672 10.5 7 1.5 1024 768 10.67 8 1.33 1080 720 11.25 7.5 1.5 1280 720 13.34 7.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recording Equipment I want to record... Equipment Sound Microphone Audio For best results, use a USB microphone. A lapel microphone works well for presentations or when you don't want the microphone to appear on the camera video. Sound card Camera video (Picturein-Picture) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Edit Your Video Use Editor to arrange and edit clips on the timeline to build your video. The timeline is the primary working area for editing your video. You can import images, recording files, video clips, and audio into editor to include on the timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Apply SmartFocus and add zoom, pan, and other animations to draw viewers’ attention to specific action in the video. 8. Add other effects such as callouts, captions, quizzes or surveys. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Camtasia Editor Overview Access to three of Editor’s important features: Record the Screen, Import Media, and Produce and Share your video. Menu Options Access program settings and options, import and export functions, and features. Editing Dimensions Click to open the Editing Dimensions dialog box. Select a dimension for editing your video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Click to choose the magnification level of the video on the canvas. This does not change the editing dimensions of the video. Choose Shrink to Fit to view the entire video within the boundaries of the canvas. Get help using Camtasia Studio Choose Help > Camtasia Studio Help or click the help icon to open the help file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Playback Controls Use the playback controls to move throughout the video. Task Tabs Choose a tab to add callouts, transitions, zoom and pan animations, and more. Click the More tab to reveal more options. Double-click a piece of media (callout, transition, zoom animation, etc.) on the timeline to automatically open the related tab.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Editing Dimensions Welcome Window Clip Bin Import Media into Clip Bin Library Add Media to the Library Manage Library Content Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) Preview Window and Canvas www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preview Window and Canvas The Preview Window consists of three important areas: the Canvas, Editing Dimensions and view options, and the playback controls. The Preview Window might not always show the video exactly as it will play once it is produced. Clip speeds, zoom animations, visual properties animations, callouts, or transitions, etc.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editing Dimensions and View Options Editing Dimensions The Preview Window displays a preview of how the final video will look produced with the dimensions selected in the Editing Dimensions dialog box. Click the icon to open the Editing Dimensions dialog box. Select a dimension for editing your video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Detach or Attach the Preview Window Click to detach the entire Preview Window from the Editor. Click again to reattach the Preview Window to the Editor. Working on the Canvas The canvas is the work area where you arrange, rotate, resize, and order the media that is on the timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Press and hold the ALT key while dragging the clip for 3-D rotation. To Select More than One Media Click on the first media, press and hold Shift on the keyboard then click on the other media. Selected media can be moved, rotated, and resized together. Group Media Click on the first media, press and hold Shift on the keyboard then click on the other media.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To reorder media, right-click and choose the desired order placement from the menu. Media reordered on the canvas is automatically reordered to a different track on the timeline. Canvas Snapping Guidelines for Media Alignment Snapping is available on the canvas to assist in aligning media. As media is moved on the canvas, the snapping guidelines appear. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Non Active Part of the Canvas A non active area surrounds the active part of the canvas. Anything on the non active part of the canvas is not included in the video. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The active part of the canvas. Everything on the active part of the canvas is included in the video. The outside edges of the canvas contain boundary guidelines to help you snap media to the edge of the canvas The non active part of the canvas surrounds the active canvas. Anything on the non active part of the ca included in the video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preview Window Button Option Hotkey Description forward. Next Clip CTRL+ALT+Right Arrow Move the scrubber to the beginning of the next clip on the timeline. Scrubber Indicates the playback progress on the timeline. Time code Shows the current position of the playhead within the duration of the timeline. The time code displays in Hours:Minutes:Seconds;Frames.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editing Dimensions To access these options, in Editor click the Editing Dimensions icon on the Preview Window or choose View menu > Project > Editing Dimensions. Editing Dimensions Overview The Editing Dimensions dialog box appears the first time you add a clip to the timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) Preview Window and Canvas www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome Window Select Camtasia Studio > Help > Show Welcome Window The Welcome window appears when you open Camtasia Studio. Record the Screen: Open Camtasia Recorder to record the screen. Import Media: Select the video, audio, or image files to import into the Clip Bin. Recent Projects: Displays the last three projects opened.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import Media into Clip Bin Library Add Media to the Library Manage Library Content Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) Editor Preview Window and Canvas www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manage Video Projects By default, a Camtasia project file (CAMPROJ) is created when you begin work on your video in the Editor. A project is created automatically when you open Editor to create a new video or, if you choose the Save and Edit option after recording.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import a Zipped Project When a zipped project is imported, Camtasia Studio unzips it to a folder that you choose. At that time, the project is ready to open within Editor. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In Editor, choose File > Import Zipped Project. The Import Zipped Project File dialog box appears. Click Browse and select a zipped project file. Select a project destination folder.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back up a Project Automatically (AutoSave) AutoSave automatically saves a backup project file for recovery. AutoSave is enabled by default and is set to save every two minutes. To Change the AutoSave Interval 1. 2. 3. 4. In Editor, select Tools > Options > Program tab. Make sure the Enable AutoSave option is checked.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Export a Project as a Zip File Use the Export Project as Zip option to: Transfer a project to a new location on a network. Save a backup copy of the project files. Send the project file to others for team collaboration.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Clip Bin The Clip Bin references all video, audio, and image clips imported into the current project. You can add multiple instances of a clip onto the timeline. A produced video only includes the clips and elements on the timeline. To add a clip to the video, drag the clip from the Clip Bin onto the timeline or right-click on a clip and select Add to Timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ any files, open your video projects and export them as a Camtasia Studio zipped project file. Be sure to select the Include all files from the Clip Bin in zip option. This creates a self-contained project with backed up Clip Bin files. Change the Clip Bin View By default, the Clip Bin displays the clips as Thumbnails sorted by Groups.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sort Media in the Clip Bin By default, the Clip Bin organizes the clips into groups by media type. You can sort the clips in the Clip Bin by name or type. To change the sort criteria, right-click in the Clip Bin and choose Sort by from the context menu.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Editing Dimensions Welcome Window Import Media into Clip Bin Library Add Media to the Library Manage Library Content Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) Editor Preview Window and Canvas www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import Media into Clip Bin Editor adds imported media files into the Clip Bin. You can import the following file formats into a Camtasia Studio project: Video files (CAMREC, AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, WMV, MOV, SWF) Camtasia Studio does not support multiple tracks in a MOV. Camtasia Studio imports one video and one audio track from a MOV file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Library The Library holds timeline sequences, video, audio, and image clips that you want to use from project to project. Items in the Library are called media assets. The Library comes pre-populated with royalty free media assets you use to add a professional to your videos.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sort Media Assets in the Library You can sort media assets in the Library by name, type or size. To change the sort criteria, right-click in the Library and select Sort by from the context menu. Or, double-click a sort option at the top of the Library.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add Media to the Library You can add the following file formats to the Library: Video files (CAMREC, AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, WMV, MOV, SWF) Camtasia Studio does not support multiple tracks in an MOV. Camtasia Studio imports one video and one audio track from an MOV file. Only SWF files created with Jing or a previous version of Camtasia Studio can be imported.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Deleting Library assets can break other projects using those assets. Also, moving or deleting files that have been imported into the Library can break your Camtasia Studio projects. Before moving or deleting any files, open your video projects and export them as a Camtasia Studio zipped project file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ hold the media files only needed for the current project. When adding a timeline selection or group (also called timeline sequence) to the Library as a copied asset, if there is a video portion in the sequence, the entire video is added as a copy – not just the selected portion.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manage Library Content There are several options available to help you manage the media assets in the Library.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Library does not support subfolder hierarchy. Delete an Asset from the Library To delete an asset from the Library or a folder in the Library, right-click the asset and select Delete from Library from the context menu. You are prompted to confirm the delete. If the asset is in use on the timeline, the asset cannot be deleted from the Library.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Clean Up Library The Clean Up Library option removes any broken links, rebuilds the Library indexes, and updates your folders. If you frequently add, delete, and move assets within the Library, it is good to perform this routine maintenance on a regular basis. Once you perform the cleanup process, you cannot restore the Library to the previous version.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Library Add Media to the Library Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Timeline Media.htm Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Timeline Media You can create Library assets from the content on the timeline. Timeline sequences may contain markers, zoom and pan animations, video, audio, callouts, and more.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Select Add playhead selection to Library. 4. The sequence is added to the Library as an asset. Click the asset in the Library to rename it. Drag asset into a folder for better Library organization. Drag asset to the timeline to include in the final video. Add Timeline Media To add media such as a video clip, audio clip, callout or group to the Library: 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Library Add Media to the Library Manage Library Content Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) If you or your company uses a certain callout, title clip, survey, or transition for their videos, create those assets one time, add them to the Library, then export the Library as a zip (LIBZIP) to use across several computers or to share with others. You can also export folders or the entire library.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Timeline Media Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) Import a zipped Library file (LIBZIP) to add media assets to your Library. Import from Editor 1. In Editor, select File > Library > Import zipped Library. 2. The Import Zipped Library dialog appears. Browse for and select a LIBZIP file. Click Open. 3. Click OK to begin the import. Import from Windows Explorer 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Library Add Media to the Library Manage Library Content Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Timeline Media Export Library Assets as a ZIP File (LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (LIBZIP) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timeline Use the timeline to assemble and edit the video. The timeline represents the sequence of all video clips and other media (callouts, markers, zoom animations, etc.) that will be included in a video. Timeline toolbar Access basic editing options such as split, cut, copy, paste, zoom in, and zoom out. Tick marks represent time in terms of minutes and seconds.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ again. Make a selection with the playhead to: Timeline Selection Cut an unwanted portion of the video. Produce a specific area as a separate video. Save a sequence as a Library asset. Copy and paste a section to another location on the timeline. Tracks represents the sequence of media on the timeline both horizontally and vertically.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animations Animations include cursor effects, visual properties effects, and zoom and pan effects. Click the arrow on the animation tray to open the view for editing. Hide or show the quiz or marker view. When a quiz or marker is added to the timeline, the quiz or marker view automatically opens at the top of the timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timeline Toolbar Zoom in on the timeline. Zoom out on the timeline. Fully zoomed out shows the entire timeline. To change the zoom level, click the zoom icons or grab the zoom slider and drag in either direction. Cut Selection Cuts a selection from the timeline. The cut portion can be pasted on the timeline. Split Split a clip at the position of the playhead.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Navigate the Timeline To Move Through a Video on the Timeline To search for a specific frame on the timeline: Click the Play button in the Preview window's playback controls. Click the Pause button when the video reaches the desired frame. Drag the scrubber to a specific location.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timeline Navigation Hotkeys Option Previous Clip Step Backward Hotkey CTRL+ALT+Left Arrow CTRL+Left Arrow Hold the keys down to rewind. Play/Pause Spacebar Stop CTRL+ALT+Space Step Forward Next Clip CTRL+Right Arrow Hold the keys down to fast forward.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Hotkey Or CTRL+SHIFT ] Previous marker CTRL+[ Next marker CTRL+] Jump to end of timeline CTRL+End Jump to beginning of timeline CTRL+Home CTRL+SHIFT+Right Make a selection step-by-step Or CTRL+SHIFT+Left Media and Effects Hotkeys The options in the Hotkeys tab allow you to change the default hotkeys for adding media or effects (callouts, markers, visu
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Timeline Tracks Make a Selection Cut a Timeline Selection Mark-In or Mark-Out a Video Clip Split a Clip Extend the Frame of a Clip Group Media Add a Marker Cut a Selection www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timeline Tracks Tracks represents the sequence of media on the timeline both horizontally and vertically. Everything that appears at one point in time vertically will appear at the same time in the video. Only media on a timeline track will be rendered into the final video. An unlimited number of tracks can be added to the timeline. Tracks Overview www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description All tracks are located in the track section of the timeline. Tracks If there are several tracks on the timeline, use the scroll bar on the right side of the timeline to view unseen tracks. Click to add a track to the timeline. Add a Track Or, drag and drop media from the Clip Bin or Library onto this area to automatically create a new track.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mark-In or Mark-Out a Video Clip Split a Clip Extend the Frame of a Clip Group Media Add a Marker Cut a Selection www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Make a Timeline Selection Make a selection on the timeline to: Make edits to just that area of the timeline. Save a timeline sequence to the Library. Copy then paste the selection to a different location on the timeline. The playhead consists of three parts: the green in point, the red out point, and the gray playhead.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a Marker Cut a Selection www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cut a Timeline Selection A cut removes a selection from the timeline and puts it on the clipboard. If desired, the selection can then be pasted elsewhere on the timeline. You can cut within a single clip or across multiple clips. Edits on the timeline do not affect the clips in the Clip Bin. The Clip Bin maintains the original files. 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mark-In or Mark-Out a Video Clip Mark-in or mark-out a clip to remove time from the beginning or end of a clip. The mark-in/mark-out option differs from the Cut option in that the mark-in/mark-out option hides a portion of the clip instead of cutting it. 1. Click to select a clip on the timeline. When selected, the clip is blue. 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Split a Clip The Split tool divides one clip into two clips. You can move and edit each clip separately. Split clips to insert transitions, title slides, or graphics between scenes. Edits on the timeline do not affect the clips in the Clip Bin. The Clip Bin maintains the original files. 1. Position the playhead on the timeline where the split will occur.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extend the Frame of a Video Clip The Extend Frame option extends the duration of a frame in a video clip by creating an image of that one frame and inserting it on the timeline. Use this option to extend the video frame to match the length of the audio or voice narration. The extend frame option creates: An image clip that only contains one frame.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adjust Clip Speed Adjusting the clip speed changes the playback speed of a video clip. Adjust the clip speed higher to cause the video to play back faster. Adjust the clip speed lower to cause the video to play back slower. Clip speed cannot be applied to a selection or the entire timeline. To Adjust the Clip Speed 1. Select a clip on the timeline. 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the animations view is closed, clip speed is hidden from view. See also Timeline Tracks Make a Selection Cut a Timeline Selection Mark-In or Mark-Out a Video Clip Split a Clip Extend the Frame of a Clip Group Media Add a Marker Cut a Selection www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Markers Use markers to Create navigation points. If you include a table of contents in the final video, the markers appear as table of contents entries. Mark an area in the recording that needs to be cut out during editing. Set points to split a long video into multiple videos. Add markers while Recording a .camrec video in Recorder.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Use the Marker/Quiz button on the timeline to show or hide the marker view. When the marker view is open, you are in Marker mode which allows you to quickly and efficiently add new markers and edit existing ones. You must be in marker view to edit, view, or delete markers.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pin a Timeline Marker to a Media Clip 1. Show the marker view. 2. Drag the timeline marker along the timeline to where it will be pinned on the media clip. 3. Click the marker thumbnail to highlight it. When selected, it is framed in blue and the marker indicator is yellow. 4. Hover the mouse cursor over the top of the media clip. A blue indicator appears. 5.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. When finished adding markers, hide the marker view. Turn a Media Marker into a Timeline Marker 1. Open the marker view. 2. Click the media marker thumbnail to highlight it. When selected, it is framed in blue and the marker indicator is yellow. 3. Hover the mouse cursor over the time tick marks at the top of the timeline. A green indicator appears. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Click on the green indicator. The indicator will change position and color. It is now a timeline marker. 5. When finished adding markers, hide the marker view. Marker Options Option How To Move a marker Show the marker view and drag the marker to a new location on the top of the timeline time or on the media clip.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extend the Frame of a Clip Group Media Cut a Selection www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Group Media Media on the timeline can be grouped together to: Help keep the timeline organized Resize all the media on the canvas at one time retaining the proper aspect ratio Move media together on the timeline or on the canvas Copy and paste frequently used sequences Save frequently used sequences in the Library for use from project to project Group Characteristics G
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To Group Media 1. Select the media on the timeline: a. Press the Shift key on the keyboard and click on each media to go into the group. b. Or, click and drag the mouse on the timeline capturing all the media to go into the group. 2. Right-click one of the selections and choose Group from the menu. The media is moved into the group. Name a Group 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Groups with horizontally placed media open with the group header expanded across the track above it. This will temporarily block access to media that may be on that track. Ungroup Media Right-click on a group and choose Ungroup from the menu. Media from the group will retain its original position on the timeline.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Place the media in the desired location. Remove Media from a Group Open a group and drag media out of the group onto the timeline. If the media in the group was on its own track, right-click the empty track and choose Remove track from the menu. To delete a clip, open a group, select the media to be removed and press Delete on the keyboard.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Save Current Frame as an Image Use the Export Frame As option to save the current frame (seen on the canvas) as an image file (BMP, GIF, JPG, or PNG). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Position the playhead on the timeline. Refer to the canvas to ensure the correct frame is selected. Select File > Produce special > Export frame as The Export Frame As dialog appears.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Callouts Callouts are graphics that appear on top of a video to draw viewers’ attention to important objects or processes in a video. Add Callout Click to add a new callout to the timeline at the location of the playhead. The callout also appears on the canvas. Callouts can be sized, rotated, and moved on the canvas. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Callout Gallery Click to open the callout gallery. Scroll through the gallery and choose the desired callout. The editing options appear. The callout appears on the canvas. Callout Properties and Effects Change colors, styles, and more. The changes appear on the canvas. Text Add text to your callout. The changes appear on the canvas.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Add Callouts Move, Resize, Rotate, or Delete a Callout Callout Properties and Effects Sketch Motion Callout Highlight Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Use Any Image as a Callout www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add Callouts Callouts are graphics that appear on top of a video to draw viewers’ attention to important objects or processes in a video. From Images on the Timeline All images added to the timeline are callout-ready. To edit the callout, double-click it on the timeline. The Callout task page appears for text editing.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copy and Paste a Callout on the Timeline 1. Right-click a callout on the timeline and select Copy from the context menu. 2. Move the playhead on the timeline to the new callout location. 3. Right-click the timeline and select Paste from the context menu. The copy/paste options on the timeline toolbar can also be used.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Move, Resize, Rotate, or Delete a Callout To edit a callout, double-click it on the timeline or on the canvas. Move a Callout On Timeline To move a callout to a new location on the timeline, click and drag to the new location. On Canvas To move the callout to a new location on the canvas, click and drag the callout to a new location.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Resize Callout On Timeline To resize a callout on the timeline to change its duration, drag either end of the callout. On Canvas To resize a callout on the canvas to change its size, click and drag a handle in any direction. Resize Shape Some arrow callouts have handles that allow you to change the shape of the arrow. Hover over the handles.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flip a Callout To flip a callout, select it on the canvas then choose Effects > Flip > Horizontal or Vertical in the Callouts tab. Delete a Callout Select the callout on the timeline or canvas and click Delete on the keyboard. Right-click a callout on the timeline and select Delete from the context menu.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Callout Properties and Effects Properties and effects in the Callouts tab include border color, fill color, transparency level, style, drop shadow, and more. Not all effects or properties are available for every callout. More effects can be found in the Visual Properties tab. Turn Drop Shadow On or Off Select Effects > Shadow.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Border Change the border color and width. Select Effects > Border. More customize options can be found in the Visual Properties tab. End or Start Caps for Straight Line Callout Add arrow or round caps to the straight line callout. Select Effects > End caps or Start caps. Text Box Customize how the text fits into the selected callout. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Add Callouts Move, Resize, Rotate, or Delete a Callout Text Shape Callout Shape Callout - No Text Sketch Motion Callout Highlight Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Use Any Image as a Callout www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sketch Motion Callout Sketch motion callouts are animations drawn on the screen over a period of time. Customizations include drawing time, color, fade length, and more. 1. In Editor, click the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout will be added. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Highlight Callout Add a highlight to bring attention to a location in your video. Add a Highlight Callout 1. In Editor, click the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout will be added. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4. Select the Highlight Rectangle callout from the dropdown gallery.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a Hotspot to a Callout Add a hotspot to a callout to add interactivity within a produced MP4 video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To Add a Hotspot to a Callout To add a hotspot to an existing callout or an image on the timeline, double-click the callout or image on the canvas or timeline. The Callouts task page appears. 1. On the Callouts tab, check the Make Flash Hotspot option. 2. Click the Flash Hotspot Properties button. 3. The Flash Hotspot Properties dialog appears. 4.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Callout Properties and Effects Sketch Motion Callout Highlight Callout Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Use Any Image as a Callout www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout Add blur or pixelate callouts to maintain privacy while showing an actual process, screen, or issue.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Highlight Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Use Any Image as a Callout www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spotlight Callout The Spotlight callout adds an area of light while dimming the rest of the screen. Add a Spotlight Callout 1. In Editor, click the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout will be added. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4. Select the Spotlight callout from the dropdown gallery.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Text-Only Callout The Text-Only callout adds text to the video. No border option is available for this callout. Add a Text-Only Callout 1. In Editor, click the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout appears. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4. Select the Text callout from the dropdown gallery.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Keystroke Callouts Use Keystroke callouts to show keyboard activity in your video. For example, if you press CTRL+C on the keyboard as you are recording, show that keyboard combination using the keystroke callouts. Options include several key styles and built-in keystroke combinations.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Resize, move, or rotate the callout on the canvas. 11. To include a fade in or out effect, use the slider to set the duration of the fades. 12. More effects such as drop shadow, border, color, and opacity can be found in the Visual Properties tab. Auto Generate Keystroke Callouts from a CAMREC Recording 1. Editor, click the Callouts tab.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Use Any Image as a Callout Create your own custom callouts by adding an image file (BMP, GIF, PNG, or JPG) to the timeline. All images added to the timeline are callout-ready. To Use an Image as a Callout or Title Clip 1. Drag an image to the timeline. 2. To add text, double-click. The Callout task page appears for text editing. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Highlight Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Blur or Pixelate the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zoom and Pan The Zoom-n-Pan tab offers a quick way to add zoom in, zoom out, and pan animations to the timeline. Add zoom and pan animations to: Improve viewing when producing the final video at dimensions smaller than the source clip. Focus on important actions within the video, such as typing in a text field or selecting an option in a large application.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To add a pan animation, you first need to add a zoom animation. 1. In Editor, click the Zoom-n-Pan tab. The Zoom and Pan task page appears. 2. Add the zoom animation. 3. Position the playhead on the timeline where the pan animation will be added. This needs to be a location after the zoom animation. 4. Move but do not resize the zoom rectangle.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adjust the Timing of the Zoom Animation The timing of the zoom animation determines how long it takes to zoom in, zoom out, or pan. 1. Select the media on the timeline that contains the zoom animation to be adjusted. 2. Click on the animation icon to open the animation view. 3. Double-click on the animation. 4.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zoom-n-Pan Tab Options Zoom rectangle The rectangle in the Preview Window indicates the position of the zoom animation within the video. To change the zoom position, click and drag the rectangle. Maintain aspect ratio Scale for Best Quality Full Screen Maintain the same aspect ratio for the zoom rectangle as it is sized.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Auto Zoom and Pan with SmartFocus™ Camtasia SmartFocus™ only applies to .camrec files recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or later. For other recordings, manually add a zoom or pan animation to clips on the timeline. TechSmith's exclusive SmartFocus technology keeps track of where the action happens during your recording.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SmartFocus Options Apply SmartFocus to clips added When checked, SmartFocus animations are automatically added to each CAMREC recording placed on the timeline. This option is also found in Tools > Options > Program tab Apply SmartFocus to selected timeline CAMREC recordings.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Audio To access the audio options, click on the Audio tab. The Audio task page appears and all the audio on the timeline turns green. This lets you know you are in Audio Edit mode. To edit audio, select one or more clips on the timeline. When selected , the clips are highlighted in blue. CAMREC recordings by default are linked together with the microphone audio.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Enable Volume Leveling Adjust the volume of the audio clips to a standard level. Use this option when audio clips varies greatly. This option acts as toggle on a per clip basis. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check to turn on. Uncheck to turn off. Volume leveling is applied to an entire audio clip and can be applied to: One selected audio clip. Multiple selected audio clips. Volume Variation Select an option from the Volume variation dropdown menu that best describe on the timeline. If you choose Custom Settings, select from the following options.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Advanced Open additional noise removal options to manually set the noise removal, adj and fix clipping.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To fade out the audio, click the Fade Out button. To adjust a fade, grab the audio point and drag it. The waveform adjusts acco Mute the audio selection on the timeline. Unlike the delete or cut options, this the existing waveform.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Edit an audio waveform by adding custom points of contact to drag to achieve Drag an audio point to adjust the volume up or down. Audio points can be moved up, down, left, and right. To add an audio point: Add or Remove Audio Points 1. Select the audio clip on the timeline. 2. Move the playhead to where the audio point will be added. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editor Audio Setup Wizard The Audio Setup Wizard assists you in setting up the audio for your recording. In the Audio Setup Wizard, select the audio input device and input source. The wizard automatically adjusts the volume level for the selected input source. Select the Audio Recording Source 1. In the Recording source area, select the audio input source.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Click the Auto-Adjust Volume button. 2. A three second countdown appears. When the status changes to Go, read the sentence in the dialog box aloud as you would during recording. After the timer runs out, the volume level is automatically adjusted. 3. Click Finish. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Transitions To change the default duration for a transition, select Tools > Options > Program tab. Is the transition cutting off part of the video clip? See Use Trimmed Content In Transition. Transitions add a visual effect between the end of a clip and the beginning of the next clip. Transitions can also be added to a group: www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or to a single image or video clip: Use transitions to indicate the passage of time, change in location, to call attention, or to create a smooth flow between clips. Random Dissolve and Fade through Black are commonly used transitions. To Add a Transition 1. Click the Transitions tab. 2. Double-click a transition to preview the transition effect on the canvas. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Use Trimmed Content In Transition To access this option right-click a transition. Check the Use Trimmed Content In Transition option in the context menu. Transitions use frames at the end of one video and the beginning of another. This can consume portions of the video that need to be seen.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Visual Properties (Animations) The options in the Visual Properties tab allow you to create animations using content on the timeline. Other options in the Visual Properties tab allow you to add color, shadow, and opacity effects to most visual media on the timeline like video, callouts, and images.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add Animation When adding animations, place the playhead where you want the animation to END. To add an animation: www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Click the Add animation button. An animation is added to the media at the point of the playhead. 2. Immediately perform the desired action on the canvas with the media. For example, resize, move, rotate, etc. 3. Change the duration. This is how long it will take to complete the animation.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Add a new animation to the media or select an existing animation on the timeline. 2. Use the slider to set the size the media will be when the animation ends. Also use the opacity option on other media without adding an animation. Just select the media on the timeline and drag the opacity slider. Adjust the position of the media in an animation.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add color to the selected media on the timeline. Use the slider to adjust the effect. Apply to video, images, and callouts. Colorize Add a plain border to the selected media on the timeline. Border Use the options to customize the border. Apply to video, images, and callouts. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Voice Narration Use voice narration to insert a voice recording into the video. The video clips on the timeline play in the Preview Window while recording voice narration. Camtasia Studio synchronizes the voice narration with the clips on the timeline. The audio clip created appears on the timeline when the voice narration ends.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editor Audio Setup Wizard The Audio Setup Wizard assists you in setting up the audio for your recording. In the Audio Setup Wizard, select the audio input device and input source. The wizard automatically adjusts the volume level for the selected input source. Select the Audio Recording Source 1. In the Recording source area, select the audio input source.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Click the Auto-Adjust Volume button. 2. A three second countdown appears. When the status changes to Go, read the sentence in the dialog box aloud as you would during recording. After the timer runs out, the volume level is automatically adjusted. 3. Click Finish. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cursor Effects In Recorder, cursor data is collected and stored in the CAMREC recording file. In Editor, the cursor can be enhanced for better visibility using a highlight, spotlight, sound effect and more. The cursor effects work by inserting animations: one to add the effect and one to change or remove the effect.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ captured during recording. 4. Use the slider to set the cursor size. The cursor size updates on the canvas. 5. Choose the highlight, click, and sound effects from the dropdown menus. Changes update on the canvas. All other instances of the cursor in the CAMREC that come after this first animation are changed by the effects assigned to the animation.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cursor Effect Options Mouse cursor visible Hides the cursor from view. Cursor Size Slider to increase or decrease the cursor size. Click the small triangle next to the effect title. This opens and closes the properties.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. On the timeline, select the CAMREC video that will have animations added. The CAMREC turns blue when selected. 2. Click the Cursor Effects tab. If it is not in view, click the More tab. From the list, select Cursor Effects. The Cursor Effects task page appears. 3. Click the Add animations button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Captions (Closed and Open) Captions display onscreen text within a video to provide additional or interpretive information to viewers.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Captioning Methods There are four ways to add captions to your video: Add captions using automatic Speech-to-Text Create captions from audio on the timeline. This feature makes use of Microsoft’s Speech-to-Text engine. Import a prepared caption file Import an SRT, SAMI, or SMI file to automatically sync prepared captions with the video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADA Compliancy The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute designed to ensure equal access to opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals with disabilities. The act seeks to remove barriers preventing qualified people with disabilities from enjoying the same opportunities enjoyed by those without disabilities.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tips for Creating Effective Captions Captions should be synchronized and appear at approximately the same time as the audio. Words should be verbatim when time allows or as close as possible in other situations. Descriptions for music or other sound effects should be inside square brackets, such as [music] or [laughter].
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manually Add Captions With the manual captioning process you type captions directly into the text boxes. Captions created this way are added at the point of the playhead. Add a New Caption in Any Location 1. Click the Captions tab. The Captions task page appears. 2. Position the playhead where the caption will be added. . 3. Click Add caption media.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Speech-to-Text Captions The Speech-to-text feature automatically creates captions from voice narration or audio on the timeline. Capitalization and punctuation are not added during the Speech-to-text process. Windows Speech Recognition software is not installed on computers running Microsoft Windows XP.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This tip dialog contains several important links that help you get the most out of the Speech-to-text feature including access to the voice training tutorials, tips for getting the best audio quality, and procedures for adding words to the Speech-to-text dictionary.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. If there are multiple audio files on different tracks, you are prompted to select the audio track to be transcribed. Select the track and click Continue. 5. The Preparing audio for transcription dialog appears. When the transcription is complete, the captions appear on the timeline 6. .When the audio is ready, the transcription begins. 7.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Double-click a caption to open it in the Captions task page for editing. To add Speech-to-text captions for a specific area of the timeline, use the playhead to make a timeline selection. Right-click the selection and select Speech-to-text from the menu. See also Speech Dictionary Caption Settings ADA Compliancy Import and Export Captions Edit Captions www.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Speech Dictionary The Windows Speech-to-text software includes a dictionary used to: Add a new word to the dictionary. Prevent a word from being transcribed. Change or delete existing words. Add Words Directly the Speech Dictionary from Within Camtasia Studio Add words directly to the Speech Dictionary from the Captions tab in Camtasia Studio.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Import and Export Captions Import and export a caption file from within the Captions tab. The caption file contains the caption text and information about when each caption should be displayed. Supported caption file types are SAMI and SRT (SubRip) files. Export Captions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Add and edit all captions in the Captions task page.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Edit Captions Captions can be edited, deleted, moved, and merged. The options for synched and manual captions differs. Each option is explained in detail below. Continue with Change Caption Text Change Font Attributes Merge Text with Previous Caption Move and Size Captions Change Caption Duration Delete Captions Change Caption Text 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Merge Synced Captions If synced captions are too short in terms of the amount of text they contain, they can be merged together. This allows for more text per caption. When captions are merged, the duration of the caption does not change. Captions entered manually cannot be merged.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The default duration for a caption is four seconds. This allows enough time for about three lines of text to appear in each caption. To change the default duration of the captions, choose Tools > Options > Default duration > Captions. Change Duration of One Caption Click a caption on the timeline to highlight it. Grab an end of the caption and drag in either direction.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz and Survey Insert a quiz or survey into your video to: Test viewers’ knowledge through multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and true/false questions. Add open ended questions to gain feedback or gather user information such as an email address to contact the viewer at a later time.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Example of a Quiz Hosted on Screencast.com Example of the Quiz View Answers Screen Camtasia Quiz Service You will receive the results of the quiz through email via the Camtasia Quiz Service. The quiz service takes the collected quiz data and sends it to the quiz creator in the form of two CSV reports: Summary and Detailed.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The reports are in a comma delimited CSV text file format. This format is best viewed in a program that allows you to easily manipulate data in columnar format like Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheets. Reports are sent once each day. No reports are sent if there is no new data collected. Reports aggregate data. So, each report contains both old and new data.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quizzes on the Timeline Quizzes can be added to the timeline or pinned to media on the timeline. By default, quizzes are added as timeline quizzes. When added to the timeline, quizzes stay in the same location regardless of what media is added, moved, or deleted on the timeline. Timeline quizzes cannot be added to the Library.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pin a Timeline Marker to a Media Clip Turn a Media Quiz into a Timeline Quiz Add a Quiz While Quiz View is Closed 1. 2. 3. 4. Position the playhead on the timeline. Press Q on the keyboard. The quiz view opens and the quiz is added to the timeline. Continue with Add a Quiz or Survey.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Hover the mouse cursor over the top of the media clip. A purple indicator appears. 5. Click on the purple indicator. The indicator changes position and color. It is now pinned to the media. 6. When finished adding quizzes, hide the quiz view. Turn a Media Quiz into a Timeline Quiz 1. Open the quiz view. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Click the media quiz thumbnail to highlight it. When selected, it is framed in blue and the quiz indicator is yellow. 3. Hover the mouse cursor over the time tick marks at the top of the timeline. A red indicator appears. 4. Click on the red indicator. The indicator will change position and color. It is now a timeline quiz. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. When finished adding quizzes, hide the quiz view. See also Quiz and Survey Add a Quiz or Survey Question Types www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Question Types Add any of the following question types to your quiz or survey: Multiple Choice Requires the viewer to select an answer from a list of answers provided.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ True / False Quiz example: There are 362 days in a calendar year. Survey example: I am planning to purchase a new automobile within the next six months. Continue with Add a Quiz or Survey. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add a Quiz or Survey When creating a quiz or a survey, the main difference between the two is the type of questions asked. Typically a survey is not scored and a quiz most often times is scored. The process for creating a quiz or survey are exactly the same. A survey might be added at the end of a video to solicit feedback about the video content.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To create a media quiz, see Quizzes on the Timeline. 4. Enter the name of the quiz in the Quiz Name field. a. The name updates to the quiz on the timeline. b. The quiz name also appears as a title in the live quiz. 5. Choose the scoring option. Uncheck the score quiz option if this is going to be a survey. 6.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For a fill in the blank question, enter all correct answers. 10. Choose the correct answer. 11. Use the arrow buttons to move the answers up or down in the desired order. 12. When done with the first question, click the Preview button to see how this question looks in the live quiz. to add another question to this quiz. Continue until all 13.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Record Camera (Webcam) Video in Editor The Record Camera option records camera video from a Web camera and synchronizes it with the video on the timeline. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In Editor, position the playhead on the timeline. From the More tab, select Record camera. The Record Camera task page appears.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce and Share a Video The production process, also called rendering, creates an output file based on the sequence of video clips, audio clips, images, and effects on the timeline. Preset production options contain settings optimized for popular distribution methods: Screencast.com, YouTube, the Web, or mobile devices. Produce Your First Recording 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Click Finish. The rendering process begins. 5. When rendering is complete, the Production Results screen appears. This is an overview that lists the specifics of your video such as files created, duration, file size, etc. 6. Click Finish to close the Production Wizard.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce and Share Directly to Screencast.com From within Camtasia Studio 1. Within Editor, click the Produce and Share dropdown and select Share to Screencast.com. 2. The Sign In to Screencast.com screen appears. Enter your Screencast.com credentials. Click Next. 3. Give your video a title and select the production folder. 4.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. When rendering is complete, the video appears on Screencast.com and is ready to play. 7. The Production Results page appears in Editor with the share and embed code available. Click Finish to close the Production Wizard. From Recorder’s Preview Window 1. After recording, within Recorder’s Preview Window, click Produce. 2. The Production Wizard appears.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Click Next. The Sign In to Screencast.com screen appears. 4. Enter your Screencast.com credentials. Click Next. 5. Give your video a title and select the production folder. 6. Click Options to choose the controller behavior or turn features on or off like quizzing, table of contents, etc. 7. Click Finish. The video begins the rendering process. 8.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Produce to MP4 Flash - HTML5 Player Produce and Share Directly to YouTube Produce Audio Only (MP3) Produce to Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Produce to iPod, iPhone, or iTunes (M4V) Produce to QuickTime Movie (MOV) Produce to Windows Media Player (WMV) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Screencast.com Production Results To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Produce video as > Custom production settings > Complete the Production Wizard > Production Results. After rendering the video, the following occurs depending on the post-production options selected on the Produce Video screen.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce and Share Directly to YouTube From within Camtasia Studio 1. Within Editor, click the Produce and Share dropdown and select Share to YouTube. The Sign In to YouTube screen appears. 2. Enter your YouTube credentials. Click Next. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Give your video a title, choose the category, and select other YouTube options. 4. Click Finish. The video begins the rendering process. 5. When rendering is complete, the video appears on YouTube and is ready to play. From Recorder’s Preview Window 1. After recording, within Recorder’s Preview Window, click Produce. 2. The Production Wizard appears.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Click Next. The Sign In to YouTube screen appears. 4. Enter your YouTube credentials. Click Next. 5. Give your video a title, choose the category, and select other YouTube options. 6. When rendering is complete, the video appears on YouTube and is ready to play. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Produce to MP4 Flash - HTML5 Player Produce and Share Directly to Screencast.com Produce Audio Only (MP3) Produce to Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Produce to iPod, iPhone, or iTunes (M4V) Produce to QuickTime Movie (MOV) Produce to Windows Media Video (WMV) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce Using Custom Production Settings The Custom production settings option allows you to select detailed production options and save the settings as a preset for future use.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production File Format Overview File Type File Extension Distribution Strengths Weaknesses Excellent quality Small file size Plays on most MPEG-4 video MP4 Web, Local, Mobile, CD, DVD desktop browsers Not sup- and newer smart- ported by all phones and tab- browsers if lets Broad adoption the Flash and support for installed player is not this format B
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ mat Specific use with video editors Standard format audio and video codecs required if played on another machine Excellent audio MP3 Audio QuickTime M4V Video MP3 Web, Local, CD quality Small file size Standard format Compatible with M4V Sync with iPod, iPhone, and iPad via iTunes older video-capable iPods and iPhones Audio only format Small dimensions Being
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce to MP4 Flash / HTML5 Player The MP4 Flash file format creates a high quality, low file size video for playback on multiple Web browsers and mobile devices. To Produce to MP4 Flash Format 1. In Camtasia Studio, click Produce and Share. 2. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. 3.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flash / HTML 5 Player Options To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash/HTML 5 Player > Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description Turn the video controller on or off. If you only want to produce a video file, uncheck this option. Produce with controller Controller Theme Pause at Start When unchecked, Camtasia Studio features like quizzes, hotspots, table of contents, and closed captions are not included in the video. From the dropdown, choose the look of the controller.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Size Tab Option Description The size of the frame in the HTML page, where the video is initially displayed. When the Embed size and Video size are the same: The quality of the embedded video is the best it can be since no scaling is being done to the video at playback Embed Size time. In full screen mode, the quality does not look better.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Video Settings Tab Option Description The Automatic option preserves the highest frame rate for all clips on the timeline. To decrease the file Frame Rate size, select a lower frame rate. Decreasing the frame rate to reduce the bandwidth required by the video stream may cause the video to appear choppy during playback.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The default option is recommended. H.264 level Multiple files based on markers Do not change this setting unless you are familiar with H.264 encoding options. Produce a separate video production for each marker on the timeline. Audio Settings Tab Option Encode Audio Description Select the audio bitrate from the dropdown.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description Check to include a table of contents in the video. Table of Contents If you have markers in your video, these can be used to include a table of contents in the final video. You are able to rename the markers and choose which markers to include in the table of contents in the Production Wizard's Marker options screen.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz Reporting Options To access these options, in Camtasia Studio, select Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options > Next > Marker Options > Next > Quiz Reporting Options.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description An incorrect email address cannot be changed later. Choose viewer identity requirements. Viewer Identity Require a name and email from the viewer taking the quiz / survey or allow them to take the quiz / survey anonymously. Camtasia Quiz Service You will receive the results of the quiz through email via the Camtasia Quiz Service.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reports are delivered in an email similar to the following: www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marker Options (Customize the Table of Contents) To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options > Next > Marker Options. Marker/Table of Contents Options Markers automatically create navigation points in a video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option visible Description If unchecked, the viewer will need to turn on the TOC via a button on the video controller. Disable the markers you do not want to appear in the table of contents. Markers, quizzes, and surveys Rename To rename a TOC entry, double-click the entry in the list and type a new name. Or, select the entry from the list and click Rename.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce to Windows Media Video (WMV) To Produce to Windows Media Player Video File Format 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Select the WMV-Windows Media video option. Click Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Windows Media Encoding Options For best results, select Camtasia Studio Best Quality and File Size (recommended) for the profile. This option adapts well to a variety of source content and maintains high quality while using only as much file size as needed.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce to QuickTime Movie (MOV) To produce to the MOV file format, you need the latest version of QuickTime from http://www.apple.com/quicktime. Produce to the QuickTime Movie Video File Format 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ QuickTime Encoding Options The MOV file format has a wide selection of video and audio compression options. We recommend H.264 for the video compression and MPEG-4 Audio (AAC) for the audio compression. QuickTime populates the options available on the QuickTime Encoding Options screen. See the QuickTime documentation for more information on these settings.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce to Audio Video Interleave (AVI) The AVI file format retains the highest quality during recording and allows for editing in Camtasia Studio or other video editing programs. Camtasia Studio uses the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSC2) as the default video compressor. To Produce an AVI Video 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AVI Encoding Options Option Colors Frame rate Description The Automatic option preserves the highest color setting for clips on the Timeline. To decrease the file size, select a lower color depth. The Automatic option preserves the highest frame rate for clips on the Timeline. To decrease the file size, select a lower frame rate.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce Audio Only (MP3) Produce an Animated File (GIF) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AVI and TSC2 TechSmith's Screen Capture Codecs About TSC2 By default, Camtasia Studio encodes AVIi video files with the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec 2 (TSC2). TSC2 is a very high quality lossy format, meaning much of the original quality is preserved to in the video output. Most people cannot see a difference between videos produced with the TSC2 and TSCC codecs.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended AVI Production Settings Option Recommended Settings Colors Automatic Frame Rate Automatic Video Compression TSC2 Audio Format PCM, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Mono Largest Video Size For DVD: 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce to iPod, iPhone, or iTunes (M4V) iPod is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. Select the M4V option to create a video specifically formatted to play on a video-capable iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, or within iTunes.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Options Description Opens the Project Properties dialog box to enter iTunes and author information. See Add Metadata. Select the bandwidth and dimensions for the video: M4V Select 320 x 240 dimensions for playback on an iPod or in iTunes. Select iPhone (480 x 320) for playback on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or in iTunes.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce Audio Only (MP3) To Produce an Audio Only MP3 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Select the MP3-audio only option. Click Next. Select the MP3 Encoding Options (see descriptions below). Click Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See also Flash and HTML5 Player Options Produce to Windows Media Video (WMV) Produce to QuickTime Movie (MOV) Produce to Audio Video Interleave (AVI) Produce to iPod, iPhone, or iTunes (M4V) Produce an Animated File (GIF) www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce an Animated File (GIF) To Produce an Animated GIF File 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Select the GIF-animation file option. Click Next. Select the Animated GIF Encoding Options (see descriptions below). Click Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animated GIF Encoding Options Option Colors Frame rate Description Select Automatic to preserve the highest color setting for clips on the Timeline. To decrease the file size, select a lower color depth. Select Automatic to preserve the highest frame rate for clips on the Timeline. To decrease the file size, select a lower frame rate.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description Dithered color reduction Dithering attempts to smooth the effects of color reduction. Select this option for real-world video content rather than for screen recordings. Details Displays the audio and video options selected.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard Video Size To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Choose video file format > Next > Encoding Options > Video Size. Video Size Options Select the final dimensions for the video. The default size originally set in the Editing Dimensions dialog box is recommended.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard Video Options To access these options, select: Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options. Or Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Choose video file format > Next > Encoding Options > Video Size > Next > Video Options.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description Enable to report quiz results via SCORM. SCORM Options Click the Options button to access the SCORM Manifest options. Not all SCORM options are available with all production file formats.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Video and Project Information To access this option, select: Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options > Video Info group box > Options button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For detailed definition of these fields, go to the Dublin Core Web site. For a detailed definition of the fields on the iTunes Information tab, go to iTunes RSS Tags. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz SCORM Manifest Options To access these options select : Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options > Next > Marker Options > Next > Quiz Reporting Options > SCORM options button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard Watermark Options To access these options select : Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > MP4 - Flash / HTML 5 Player > Next > Video Options > Watermark group box > Options button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard HTML Options To access these options, in Camtasia Studio, select Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Choose video file format > Next > Encoding Options > Video Size > Video Options > HTML group box > HTML Options button. HTML Options Create an HTML Web page that has the video embedded in it.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Wizard Marker Options To access these options, select Camtasia Studio >Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Choose video file format > Next > Encoding Options > Video Size > Next > Video Options > Next > Marker Options. Marker / Table of Contents Options Markers automatically create navigation points in a video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description Cut off long marker names, don't wrap Check this option to cut off long marker names so they do not wrap to a second line in the TOC. Number marker entries Number the table of contents entries sequentially in the produced TOC. Uncheck to disable the markers you do not want to appear in the table of contents.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Video File and Post-Production Options To access these options, in Camtasia Studio, select Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Step through the Production Wizard screens > Produce Video screen. Click the Finish button to begin rendering the video.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Folder Organize produced files into sub-folders Description Choose a folder location for the produced video files. Check this option to organize each produced video into its own folder. This is used in conjunction with the "produce separate files at markers" production option.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Production Results To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share > Screencast.com > Step through the Production Wizard > Produce video > Production Results screen. Production Results Options After the video completes production, the following occurs depending on the post-production options selected on the Produce Video screen.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To save the production settings as a preset, click the Create Production Preset button. Click Finish to close the Production Wizard. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Production Options In addition to the Production Wizard, Camtasia Studio offers several other ways to produce your videos and manage your production settings. Option Preview the Production Settings Save Production Settings as a Preset Description The Preview option renders the first thirty seconds of the video based on the selected production settings.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Batch Production The Batch Production option renders multiple Camtasia Studio projects at the same time using production presets. Batch Produce Using One Preset 1. In Camtasia Studio, choose Tools menu > Sharing > Batch Production. The Batch Production wizard appears. 2. Click the Add Files/Projects button.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produce a Selection on the Timeline Produce a selection on the Timeline to create a short video or to preview an effect. 1. Use the in and out points on the playhead to make a selection on the timeline. 2. Right-click the selection and choose Produce selection as. 3. The Production Wizard appears. Produce the video with the desired settings. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Save Production Settings as a Preset Add a new production preset to the Production Wizard to: Create a production standard for company, team, or yourself Remember and save frequently used production settings To Save Production Settings as a Preset 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. The Production Wizard appears.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Add or Edit a Production Preset Add a new production preset to: Create a production standard for company, team, or yourself Save frequently used production settings Edit a production preset to: Customize the default presets to fit your production needs Make changes to existing presets To Add or Edit a Production Preset 1. In Camtasia Studio, click Produce and Share.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Click Next. Step through the rest of the wizard to make selections relevant to the file format that you chose. 6. At the end of the wizard, click Finish. 7. In the Manage Production Presets dialog, click Close. The production preset appears in the dropdown list in the Production Wizard. See also Share a Production Preset Save Production Settings as a Preset www.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Share a Production Preset Share production presets to: Work on team projects that require specific dimensions, file formats, or other production options Define a standard look for a company’s videos To Share a Production Preset 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preview the Production Settings The Preview option renders the first thirty seconds of the video based on the selected production settings. This option allows you to preview the current production settings without producing the entire video. The Preview option is available on each of the Production Wizard screen. To Preview the Production Settings 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preview Manager The Preview Manager saves all production previews rendered for a project. Use the Preview Manager to view and compare the production previews. To Access the Preview Manager 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To Move, View, or Hide Column Headings Click and drag a column heading along the heading row and drop it in the desired location. Check a column to view Uncheck a column to hide www.techsmith.
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Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reference This section describes technical information and options available in Camtasia Studio and Camtasia Recorder. See also Camtasia Studio System Requirements About Camtasia Player About Screencast.com System Stamp and Caption Options Recorder Tools Options Camtasia Studio Tools Options www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Camtasia Studio System Requirements Base requirements Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Microsoft DirectX 9 or later version Microsoft .NET 4.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Camtasia Player Camtasia Player is a standalone video player, optimized for playing screen recordings. Plays videos at 100% of their original size to maintain readability. Runs on any 32-bit Windows platform, with no dependencies on runtime libraries, OS version, or DirectX. Player is a single .exe file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Screencast.com Screencast.com is a place to upload, manage, and share high-quality videos, presentations, and images. With Screencast.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ System Stamp and Caption Options To access these options, choose Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Options > Annotation tab > System stamp options button or Caption options button. The system stamp and caption options define the appearance of the system stamp or caption including the font, font color, style, position, etc.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Options Description Font Click the Font button to edit the font type, size, and color. Color Click the Color button to edit the text, background, shadow, or outline color in the system stamp or caption. See also Add a System Stamp While Recording Add a Caption While Recording www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder Tools Options To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options. The Tools Options dialog box provides access to the global options available in Camtasia Recorder.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder General Tab Options To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > General tab. Help Options Option Description Show tooltips Display tooltips in Camtasia Recorder. Warn me when recorder will be recorded Displays a warning dialog box when Camtasia Recorder appears in the recording area and in the final recording file.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder File Name Options To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > General tab > File options button. Set the file name preferences for recording in Camtasia Recorder. www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hardware Acceleration The option to disable hardware acceleration during capture is only available on Microsoft® Windows XP or earlier operating systems. To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > General tab > Disable display acceleration during capture.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder Inputs Tab Options To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Inputs tab. Video Options Option Description Screen capture frame rate Select the capture frame rate in frames per second. Larger frame rates usually produce smoother videos.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Audio Format Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Inputs tab > Audio settings button. The following options determine the audio format for the recording file: Add a New Audio Format 1. Select the Format and the Attributes. 2. Click Save As and enter a name for the format. 3. Click OK. Record with an Existing Audio Format 1. Select a Name from the dropdown list. 2.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorder Program Tab Options To access these options, select Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Program tab. Recording Region Options Option Descriptions Region appearance Choose how to display the green recording rectangle during recording. Options include: Corners, Rectangle, and Hidden.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Minimize Options Option Description If you open or move the toolbar into the recording area, the toolbar will appear in the final recording file. Select one of the following options to determine when to minimize the toolbar: Minimize recorder If recorder will be recorded Always Never Double-click the system tray icon during recording to open the toolbar.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Camtasia Studio Tools Options To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options. The Tools Options dialog box provides access to the global options available in Camtasia Studio. Camtasia Studio Program Tab Options PowerPoint Options Upgrade Options Help Improve Camtasia Studio www.techsmith.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Camtasia Studio Program Tab Options To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Tools > Option > Program tab. Option Show Welcome Window on startup Description Display Welcome Window. Transitions use frames at the end of one video and the beginning of another. This can consume portions of the video you might need to see onscreen.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Option Description This allows the effect to appear smoother since the "good" frames are not being consumed by the transition. Apply SmartFocus to clips added Automatically apply SmartFocus animations to CAMRECs added to the timeline. Lock SmartFocus to maximum scale SmartFocus only pans animations. No zoom animations are added.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Change Media Durations Change the Duration from the Timeline 1. Click to select a clip on the timeline. When selected, the clip is blue. 2. Hover the cursor over the beginning or end of the clip. 3. When the highlight on the end appears, grab the clip and drag in either direction. Change Media Default Durations 1.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PowerPoint Options Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > PowerPoint tab. Post-Save Option Enable the Prompt for next action after recording is saved option to open a dialog box after saving the PowerPoint recording. The dialog box allows you to immediately edit or produce the recording file in Camtasia Studio.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Upgrade Options To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Upgrade Options tab. Check to see if you are running the latest version of Camtasia Studio. An Internet connection is required. To automatically check for Camtasia Studio program updates, click the Enable automated upgrade checking option.
Camtasia Studio Version 8 Help _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Help Improve Camtasia Studio To access these options, select Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Help us improve tab. TechSmith User Design Initiative (TUDI) The TechSmith User Design Initiative (TUDI) is the perfect opportunity for you to help us improve TechSmith products.
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