Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Setup Wizard > Choose Audio Settings > Next 1. Click the Audio-Adjust Volume button. 2. A three second countdown appears as you prepare to read the text. When the status changes to Go, read the sentence in the dialog aloud in the way you plan to speak while recording. After the timer runs out, the volume level is automatically adjusted. The audio input level meter measures the volume level of the input source selected. Try to maintain a volume level on the Input level meter where the loudest part of the audio is in the upper yellow to mid-orange range.

3. Click Finish.

See Also: Record Audio Audio Setup Wizard
Troubleshoot Volume Levels
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Setup Wizard > Choose Audio Settings > Next
Input Level Problem? The input level meter does not move when audio is present. Action Verfiy that the recording source selected is connected and on. Verify that the correct recording source is selected in the Audio Wizard. Is the volume muted?

Audio level is too low

Adjust the slider up.
Audio level is in the red range where clipping can occur.

Adjust the slider down.

See Also: Record Audio Audio Setup Wizard Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
Record Camera Video in Recorder
Camtasia Recorder allows you to record camera video with your screen recording. In Camtasia Studio, you can choose to embed the camera video into the recording as a Picture-in-Picture clip or include the camera video as a side-by-side video. To learn more about the Picture-in-Picture options, see Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording.
Record the camera video in Recorder (Record Picture-In-Picture) To record a web camera, check the Camera option in Camtasia Recorder.
If you check the Camera option in Camtasia Recorder and a camera is not detected or available, an error message appears. To adjust the camera settings, click the Camera options link in Camtasia Recorder. See Recorder Camera Tab. You can record camera video in Camtasia Studio after a recording has been completed. See Record Camera Video in Camtasia Studio. Preview the Camera Video during Recording To preview the camera during recording, choose View > Preview Camera. The camera preview is recorded if the preview window is within the recording window. To not record the camera preview, disable the Capture Layered Windows option from the Tools Options dialog See Also: Record Camera Options (Camtasia Studio)

Cursor Toolbar Button For more information, see: Show or Hide the Cursor while Recording Show or Hide the Cursor while Recording Highlight Mouse Clicks Highlight the Cursor Highlight the Cursor
See Also: Record with a Custom Cursor
Show or Hide the Cursor while Recording
Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Cursor > Hide Cursor or Show Cursor By default, Camtasia Recorder records the cursor in the recording file. The cursor appears in the recording exactly how it appears on the screen. To not record the cursor, choose Effects > Cursor > Hide Cursor. During the recording, the cursor appears on the screen. However, the cursor is not recorded in the recording file. To learn more about other the other cursor effects you can add while recording, see Add a Cursor Effect while Recording.
Highlight the Cursor while Recording
Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Cursor > Highlight Cursor or Highlight Cursor and Clicks The Highlight Cursor effect highlights the cursor in the recording. Highlighting the cursor focuses the viewers attention to the movement of the mouse cursor and ensures that the cursor does not blend into the background. You can choose the shape, size, and color of the cursor highlight in the Effects Options dialog in Camtasia Recorder.
To learn more about other the other cursor effects you can add while recording, see Add a Cursor Effect while Recording.
Highlight Mouse Clicks while Recording
Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Cursor > Highlight Clicks or Highlight Cursor and Clicks The Highlight Clicks effect highlights the cursor whenever the mouse button is clicked. You can choose the shape, size, and color of the mouse click highlight in the Effects Options dialog in Camtasia Recorder.
Record with a Custom Cursor
Camtasia Recorder can use either cursor (.cur) or icon (.ico) files for the custom cursor. C:\Windows\Cursors includes several icons you can use as the custom cursor. 1. Choose Record > Effects > Options > Cursor tab. 2. Click the Cursor Setup button. 3. The Cursor Setup dialog appears. Select Use custom cursor or Use cursor from file to choose a cursor other than the default cursor. 4. Click OK. As you record, the system default cursor shows. The custom cursor appears in the recording file. To learn more about other the other cursor effects you can add while recording, see Add a Cursor Effect while Recording.

The Clip Bin holds all video, audio, and image clips imported into a project. You can add multiple instances of a clip to the Timeline. Clips in the Clip Bin are not affected by any edits that occur on the Timeline. When you add a clip to the Timeline, you create a copy of the source clip. For example, if you split a clip on the Timeline, this split will not be reflected in the original clip in the Clip Bin. A produced video only includes the clips on the Storyboard or Timeline. To add a clip to the video production, drag the clip from the Clip Bin onto the Timeline or right-click on a clip and select Add to Timeline.
See Also: Change the Clip Bin View Import Media and Zipped Projects Timeline Overview

Change the Clip Bin View

View > Clip Bin > Thumbnails or Details By default, the Clip Bin displays the clips as Thumbnails sorted by Groups. You can change the Clip Bin view or sort the clips by different criteria to help organize the Clip Bin. Thumbnail View The Thumbnail view displays an image of the clips.
Details View The Details view provides detailed information about the clips, such as file size, dimensions, and duration. To view additional properties of a clip, right-click on a clip and choose Properties from the context-menu.
Sort Media in the Clip Bin
View > Clip Bin > Sort By By default, the Clip Bin organizes the clips into groups by media type. You can sort the clips in the Clip Bin by the following criteria: Name, Size, Type, Dimensions, or Duration.
See Also: Clip Bin Overview Import Media and Zipped Projects
Extract an AVI and WMV from a CAMREC Recording
The Extract Camrec Contents option allows you to You can extract the screen and camera recording files from within the CAMREC file. To extract the AVI and WMV files 1. Right-click on a CAMREC file in the Clip Bin. 2. Choose Extract Camrec Contents from the context menu. 3. Choose the destination and click OK. The AVI (screen recording) and WMV (camera recording) files save to the directory selected.

Preview Window Overview

The Preview Window plays clips from the Clip Bin or the Timeline. The Preview Window displays the clips on the Timeline at the dimensions selected in the Project Settings dialog to give a real time preview of how your video will look produced at these dimensions. The dimensions selected display in the upper left corner of the Preview Window. To preview a clip, double-click on a clip in the Clip Bin. To preview the clips on the Timeline, click the Play button on the Timeline toolbar.
Preview Window Scale To change the view of the Preview Window, click one of the following options from the dropdown menu at the top of the Preview Window: 100% Scale: Displays the video at the dimensions selected in the Project Settings dialog. If the dimensions are larger than the Preview Window, scroll bars appear on the sides of the Preview Window. Shrink to fit (default): Shrinks the video preview to show the entire video within the dimensions of the Preview Window. Project Settings: Opens the Project Settings dialog box to change the preset or custom dimensions selected. See Project Settings.

Select a portion of the Timeline to apply edits to specific areas of the video. For example, select a portion to cut. To select part of the Timeline 1. Click on a location on the Timeline. 2. Click and drag the seek bar to select an area on the Timeline. The Timeline highlights the area selected in blue.
See Also: Lock a Track on the Timeline Basic Timeline Edits

Timeline Context Menus

Right-click on the Timeline to view the editing options for a clip or element. The position of the seek bar and the content on the Timeline determines the available options in the context menu.
Working with Elements on the Timeline
An element is an instance of an effect on the Timeline. A different element icon represents each. Double-click on an element on the Timeline to edit the element. Element Icons
Icon Element Marker Shows a green diamond. Video Clip Shows the first frame of the video. Transition Shows a pictorial representation of the transition. Image Clip Shows a pictorial representation of the image. Title Clip Shows a pictorial representation of the title clip. Audio Shows a wave form. Flash Quiz Shows a purple diamond. Caption Shows a blue circle and part of the actual text from the caption. Callout Shows a box with a shaded area to depict the fade in/fade out attributes. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Shows a pictorial representation of the first frame of the clip. Zoom-n-Pan/SmartFocus Keyframes Shows a blue diamond and a shaded area to depict the zoom speed. For More Information See Add a Marker See Import Media and Zipped Projects See Add a Transition
See Import Media and Zipped Projects See Create a Title Clip See Edit Audio See Flash Quiz and Survey See Add a Caption

See Add a Callout

See Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording

See SmartFocus Overview

See Also: Change the Duration of a Clip or Element Mark-In or Mark-Out a Clip Move a Clip or Element on the Timeline Delete an Element from the Timeline
Change the Duration of a Clip or Element
To change the default duration, choose Tools Options > Program tab > Default duration. To change the default duration for Zoom-n-Pan keyframes, choose Tools > Options > Zoom tab > Default duration. A default duration exists for the following clips and elements: Transitions (3 seconds) Images (5 seconds) Callouts (5 seconds) Title Clips (5 seconds) Production Previews (30 seconds) Zoom-n-pan keyframes (1 second)
To extend the duration of a title clip or callout on the Timeline 1. Select the title clip or callout on the Timeline. 2. Black triangles appear on both sides of the title clip or callout. Grab a triangle and drag it to the location on the Timeline to extend the title clip or callout.

Report results through e-mail Include score in e-mail Disable Quiz Feedback
Manifest Options Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > Flash > Next > Video Options screen > enable SCORM > Options button The SCORM manifest is a mandatory XML file that describes the components of the content package, such as the course name, course description, and lesson name. The SCORM manifest is filled out in the Manifest Options dialog box.
Option Identifier Title Description Subject Version Duration Language Lesson Title Produce zip file Produce unzipped files Produce both zip file and unzipped files Description Uniquely identifies the manifest. An identifier is created by default. Enter the title for the eLearning course. Enter a description for the eLearning course. Enter a subject for the eLearning course Indicates the version of the manifest. The default is 1.0. Read-only field that displays the total time to play the eLearning lesson at its intended speed. Enter the language code for the audience. By default, the language code is in English. Enter the title for the lesson. Zips all elements of the content package into a single archive file during video production. Keeps all elements of the content package into an unzipped, single archive file during video production. Produces a zipped and an unzipped single archive file of all elements of the content package during video production.

See Also:

Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Picture-in-Picture (PIP) > Modify selected PIP clip PIP Properties The options available on the Modify Picture-in-Picture (PIP) page depend on the PIP Preview option selected. See PIP Preview. Some options (size, position, border, opacity, and drop shadow) do not apply when producing a video with a side-by-side Flash template.
Option Size In the Preview Window, drag a corner of the PIP Clip to resize the PIP. Example
Position In the Preview Window, drag the PIP clip to the desired location.

To produce a video using a production preset 1. Create a video with Camtasia Studio. 2. Select a preset in the Project Settings dialog box. 3. Edit the video. See Edit. 4. In the Task List, click the Produce video as link in the Task List. 5. The Production Wizard appears. Select the Production Preset option. 6. From the dropdown list, choose a preset. For details about each preset, see Production Preset. 7. Click Next. Continue with Where Would You Like to Save Your Video? See Also: Production Preset Defaults Manage Production Presets Create a Production Preset Share a Production Preset
Production Preset Defaults
Camtasia Studio provides several Production Presets. Production Presets contain production settings including the video file format, encoding options, and video size options. Click a link below to view the details for a Production Preset: Web Production Preset Blog Production Preset iPod Production Preset CD Production Preset QuickTime Production Preset Window Media Production Preset If you selected custom dimensions in the Project Settings dialog box, the Production Wizard directs you to the Custom production settings option. See Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.

Web Production Preset

Camtasia Studio > Produce video as > Production Wizard We recommend Flash SWF for most screen recordings with low to average amounts of motion. Flash delivers both high quality video at a small file size and plays in most Web browsers, including PC, Mac and Linux computers. Use ExpressShow (SWF) for shorter (15 minutes or less) productions with low to average amounts of motion. To learn more about the ExpressShow (Single SWF), see Adobe Flash (SWF/FLV).
Production Options Video File Format Colors Frame Rate Size JPEG Encoding JPEG Quality Playback controls Pause at start Allow resizing End Action Audio Format Audio Attributes Adobe Flash (SWF) movie file High Color (16-bit) Automatic 640 x 480 Enabled 90 None Disabled Enabled Stop MP3 44.100kHz, Mono, 64kBits/sec Details
See Also: Produce a Video using a Production Preset

Continue with the following: Web: What Would You Like To Do Next? Share your video by E-Mail CD: What Would You Like To Do Next? DVD: What Would You Like To Do Next? Hard Drive: What Would You Like To Do Next? iPod: What Would You Like To Do Next?
Web: What Would You Like To Do Next?
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Recommend my production settings > Complete the Wizard > Production is Complete > Next Choose from the following options after production: Open production folder: Opens Windows Explorer to view the production files. Zip output to send to your Web administrator Upload to Screencast.com: Upload the produced video and any additional outputs to Screencast.com. To change the post-production settings to automatically upload to screencast.com, see Screencast.com Options. Upload video to your server with FTP: Upload your produced video files by FTP (File Transfer Protocol). FTP allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server over the Internet. See Upload Video by FTP. Create a Production Preset: Save the production settings as a new production preset to use for future videos or to share with others. See Create a Production Preset.
Share your video by E-Mail
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Recommend my production settings > Complete the Wizard > Production is Complete > Next Choose from the following options after production: Open production folder: Opens Windows Explorer to view the production files. Create a Production Preset: Save the production settings as a new production preset to use for future videos or to share with others. See Create a Production Preset.
CD: What Would You Like To Do Next?
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Recommend my production settings > Complete the Wizard > Production is Complete > Next Choose from the following options after production: Open production folder: Opens Windows Explorer to view the production files. Copy all files from the production folder onto the CD. Create an auto-run file for my video: Includes an auto-run file in the production folder so the video plays when the CD loads on the viewers PC. Add this video to a MenuMaker project: Opens the MenuMaker Wizard. MenuMaker creates menus for CDROM or for the Web that package documents, graphics, multimedia files, and videos all into a single menu. For more information, in MenuMaker choose Help > Camtasia MenuMaker Help. Create a Production Preset: Save the production settings as a new production preset to use for future videos or to share with others. See Create a Production Preset.

One video with PIP and TOC
Produces a main video with an embedded picture-in-picture (PIP) video and embedded playback controls along with a table of contents. The table of contents entries are created from any markers, quizzes, or surveys on the Timeline.

Two videos side-byside

Produces a main video with a picture-in-picture (PIP) video located to the side of the main video and embedded playback controls.
Two Videos side-byside with TOC
Produces a main video with a picture-in-picture (PIP) video located to the side of the main video and embedded playback controls along with a table of contents. The table of contents is created from any markers, quizzes, or surveys on the Timeline. Produces a main video into a single SWF file with embedded playback controls.

ExpressShow

Online Help Template Option ExpressShow with TOC Description
Produces a main video into a single SWF file with embedded playback controls along with a fixed-left, fixed-right, or floating table of contents. The table of contents is created from any markers, quizzes, or surveys on the Timeline.

Legacy SWF Output

Produces one video in Flash SWF format with the basic playback controls embedded. Choose this template if you plan use the SWF video file in Camtasia Theater. See Legacy SWF Output with Camtasia Theater.
Legacy SWF Output with Camtasia Theater
The Legacy SWF output Flash template creates a SWF video file compatible with Camtasia Theater or any Flash player. If the Timeline contains any of the following elements or video clips, do not use the Legacy SWF output Flash template: Quizzes or surveys Callouts with hotspots Full motion or real-world video Picture-in-Picture (PIP) video Long PowerPoint presentations PowerPoint presentations with animation or transition effects

Flash Options

Produce video as > Custom production settings > Flash (SWF/FLV) > Flash Templates > Flash Options button The following tabs appear in the Flash Options dialog box depending on the Flash template selected on the Flash Templates screen: Flash Options Video Tab Flash Options PIP Tab Flash Options Audio Tab Flash Options Table of Contents Tab Flash Options Controls Tab

Flash Options Video Tab

Produce video as > Custom production settings > Flash (SWF/FLV) > Flash Templates > Flash Options button > Video tab Use the Flash Options Video tab to customize the file format, compression, video codec, etc. of the Flash video. The flash options available on the Video tab depend on the template selected on the Flash Templates screen. Flash Format (SWF/FLV) For all templates (excluding ExpressShow and Legacy), you must select a Flash file format (SWF or FLV) for the final video. When producing to Flash, you must consider the content of the Timeline. Choose the appropriate format to achieve the best quality at the smallest file size. Use SWF for short, low motion videos such as screen video or basic PowerPoint presentations. Do not select the SWF file format if your Timeline includes camera video (PIP). Use FLV for longer, high motion videos such as real-world video, camera video, or animation. Use FLV for lossy or compressed video clips such as WMV or MPG clips.

Marker Option Produce multiple files based on my Markers Include a table of contents with my produced video
Description Create and produce individual videos based on markers set during the editing process. Include an interactive table of contents in the produced video. Must be used in conjunction with the Embed Video into HTML option found in the Video Options dialog box. If the Embed Video into HTML option has not been enabled, use the Back button to back up to the previous dialog box. Enable and click Next to continue.
Camtasia Studio 5.0.0 Cut off long marker names, dont wrap Number marker entries Cut off the end of any marker names that wrap to another line. Numbers the markers in a list.
Which markers would you like Enable the individual markers to include in the interactive index within the HTML to use in the Table of page. Contents? Rename Complete one of the following to rename a marker: Double-click on a marker in the list and type a new name. Click on a marker and click Rename. Type the new name. Move Left Move Right To move the marker back to its original position, click the marker and click Move Left. To indent a marker, click the marker and click Move Right.

Produce Video

Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > Complete the Production Wizard > Produce Video Use the Produce Video screen to enter the destination file and folder name and choose the post-production options. Save Produced Files A list of the output files appears at the bottom of the screen. Enter a file name and folder location for the production output files. Check the Organize produced files into sub-folders option to organize each produced video into its own folder. Post-Production Options Show production results: View a summary of the file location, output files created, and the settings used to produce the video after production. See Production Results. Play video after production: Plays back the produced video in a preview window for you to review after production. Upload to Screencast.com: Uploads the produced video and any additional output to Screencast.com. See Upload to Screencast.com. Upload by FTP: Upload your produced video files by FTP (File Transfer Protocol). FTP allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server over the Internet. See Upload Video by FTP.
Click the Finish button to begin the production process, also called rendering. This process assembles all of the audio, video, and images into one video file, based on the sequence on the Timeline. Continue with Production Results. See Also: Preview the Production Settings

Upload to Screencast.com

Upload produced videos and any additional output to Screencast.com. For more information, see Screencast.com. To automatically upload to Screencast.com after every production, choose Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Screencast.com tab > Automatically upload to Screencast.com after my production is finished. To upload after production For existing accounts: 1. Choose the Upload to Screencast.com option on the What would you like to do next? Screen. 2. The Screencast.com Login Info dialog box appears. Enter your username and password and click Log In.

To produce the video using the Windows Media (WMV - Streaming Format) video file options, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.

QuickTime (MOV)

Use QuickTime MOV format to produce a video that plays on a Mac or PC with the QuickTime Player. Only PCs with the QuickTime Player installed can view the MOV file. The QuickTime Player is a free download from Apple and comes bundled with iTunes. The MOV 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. To produce to the MOV format, first install the latest version of QuickTime from http://www.apple.com/quicktime.
To produce the video using the QuickTime MOV video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.
Audio Video Interleave (AVI)
The AVI format is typically used as a temporary video format while editing. If the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) is used, the video retains all of its original quality. TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) and EnSharpen Camtasia Studio encodes the AVI files with the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) by default. TSCC is lossless, meaning all quality is preserved during editing so you get the highest quality output possible. EnSharpen is the port for the TSCC codec to QuickTime use. EnSharpen to decode a TSCC AVI in any application that uses QuickTime. As with any AVI file, the codec(s) used to create the AVI must be installed on the computer to play the AVI file. The TSCC and EnSharpen codecs are installed on your computer when installing Camtasia Studio. If you plan to sue the AVI files from Camtasia Studio on another computer, you must ensure the proper codec(s) are installed in order to read the file.
Play TSCC AVI on PC computer Windows Media Player QuickTime Player on a Mac or PC Mac computer 3 party application on Window
Download or distribute the free Camtasia Player from the TechSmith Web site. Camtasia Player has built in decoding for TSCC video, so no codec installation is necessary. Download and run the free TSCC codec installer from the TechSmith Website. Download and run the free EnSharpen Decoder installer from the TechSmith Web site. Download and run the free EnSharpen Decoder installer. Try the TSCC codec first. If the application uses QuickTime, then you need to download and run the Ensharpen Decoder.

Uses for AVI files Export the video on the Timeline as an AVI file to use as a source clip in other projects. Include an AVI as a video link in a Camtasia MenuMaker menu for CD-ROM distribution. To ensure playback on any Windows PC, MenuMaker automatically includes Camtasia Player with the CD menu. Camtasia Player decodes the TSCC AVI without viewers needed to install the TSCC codec onto their system. Use with a 3rd party DVD Authoring software. The dimensions for DVD videos differ across countries. The NTSC standard is 720 x 480, whereas PAL is 720 x 576. Choose the correct dimensions on the Video Size screen of the Production Wizard.

Recommended AVI settings

Option Colors Frame Rate Video Compression Audio Format Largest Video Size 255 Recommended Setting Automatic Automatic TSCC PCM, 44.1 kHz, 16 Bit, Mono Largest Video Size AVI Encoding Options screen AVI Encoding Options screen AVI Encoding Options screen > Video Compression button AVI Encoding Options screen > Audio Format button Video Size screen www.techsmith.com Path
Online Help Option Largest Video Size Recommended Setting For DVD: 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) Video Size screen Path
To produce the video using the AVI video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.

iPod/iTunes (M4V)

iPod is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Use the iPod/ iTunes option to create a video specially formatted to play on an iPod or within iTunes. When creating an iPod video file, Camtasia Studio automatically formats the video with the correct dimension and encoding. You can play the M4V file in QuickTime Player. You can also use iTunes to transfer the M4V file to a video compatible iPod for playback. To produce the video using the iPod/iTunes video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.
MP3 or MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 is a popular digital audio encoding designed to reduce the amount of data required to represent audio and maintain the quality of the original uncompressed audio to most listeners. The MP3 Audio Only option produces just the audio portion of the Timeline. To produce the video using the MP3 Audio Only file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings.
RealMedia Streaming Media (RM)
The RealMedia file format creates video files that play inside the RealPlayer. For web delivery using a Web Server, use the Single rate option. For web delivery using a Real Streaming Server, use the SureStream option. SureStream allows you to encode multiple times with different bitrates. The streaming server detects the connection speed of the viewer and selects the correct stream from the file. With streaming media file formats, quality depends on the target bitrate. If you choose a bitrate that is too low, frames will be dropped from the resulting video. We recommend reviewing the output to verify you are satisfied with the results before pushing the content to your servers. Streaming files are generally not editable and cannot be converted to any other file format. Keep the original source content in the AVI file format and use streaming media file formats only for publishing and delivery. To produce the video using the RealMedia Streaming Media (RM) video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings. RM High Quality Settings

Option File Type Target Audience Audio Format Video Size Recommended Setting Single rate 512K DSL/cable modem Stereo Music Largest Video Size Path RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen Video Size screen
RM Medium Quality Settings
Option File Type Target Audience Audio Format Video Size Recommended Setting Single rate 256K DSL/cable modem Voice with background music Largest Video Size Path RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen Video Size screen
RM Smallest Size Settings
Option File Type Target Audience Audio Format Video Size Recommended Setting Single rate 56K modem Voice Only or Music Only Largest Video Size Path RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen RealMedia Encoding Options screen Video Size screen
Camtasia for RealPlayer (CAMV)
The CAMV file format uses the Camtasia for RealPlayer Plug-In to stream video with perfect lossless quality. Playback locally from a hard disk, from a network, or over the Web. The first time a CAMV file plays, the RealPlayer will contact Real Networks and automatically download the CAMV Plug-In for the player. The viewer must have RealPlayer installed and have a connection to the Internet. CAMV, like TSCC, is lossless and produces perfect quality, highly compressed videos with small file sizes. However, if the video contains real world photography or camera video, the RM format may be a better choice. The audio stream is encoded with standard Real Audio codecs. Choose for content with few color gradients, low motion, with the highest video quality required.
To produce the video using the Camtasia for RealPlayer (CAMV) video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production Settings. Recommended Settings
Option Target Audience Colors Frame Rate Keyframe every Audio Format Recommended Setting Dual ISDN 12-bit Automatic 40 Audio: Stereo (or other setting depending on the audio type) No Audio: No Audio Largest Video Size Path Camtasia RealPlayer Plug-In Encoding Options screen Camtasia RealPlayer Plug-In Encoding Options screen Camtasia RealPlayer Plug-In Encoding Options screen Camtasia RealPlayer Plug-In Encoding Options screen Camtasia RealPlayer Plug-In Encoding Options screen

Video Size screen

Animated GIF File (GIF)
Use the GIF video format to publish short animations that playback in any browser on any computer platform. GIF is also ideal for adding short animations to a PowerPoint presentation. Camtasia Studio creates highly optimized animated GIF files. GIF animations do not contain audio. GIF files are limited to 8 bit, 256 colors. Play GIF animations in an image viewing program, Web browsers, and other applications. Generally, not used for long videos, ideal for short clips. Smaller dimensions yield better playback results.

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