Change the Recorder Hotkeys
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Hotkeys tab. To assign keyboard hotkeys: 1. Select a recording function. 2. Choose the shortcut keystrokes. 3. Click OK.

Default Hotkeys

Option Record/Pause Stop Marker ScreenDraw Select Region Hide Tray Icon Mute F9 F10 CTRL + M CTRL + SHIFT + D None None None Hotkey
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. Click the tray icon to access the recording options. Click the tray icon to hide it again. If you open or move the toolbar into the recording area, the toolbar will be included in the final recording. To change when the toolbar minimizes, select Tools > Options > General tab > Minimize to system tray during recording. The following image shows the different states of the Recorder seen in the task bar: Armed and ready to record, recording is paused, and currently recording.
1. In Recorder, select Tools > Recording Toolbars. The Recording Toolbars dialog box appears.
2. Enable or disable the desired toolbars. The Audio and Camera toolbars are only available when recording audio or camera. 3. Click OK.

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. To view a larger preview, hover your cursor over the preview thumbnail.

Statistics Toolbar

The statistics toolbar provides information about the recording performance including: frames, frame rate (in frames per second), and the duration of the recording.

Effects Toolbar

Option ScreenDraw ScreenDraw Tools Add Marker Cursor Effects
Description Click to enable ScreenDraw and to expand the ScreenDraw tools. Click to select a tool. Select an option from the dropdown to change the default tool. Click to add a marker. Click to expand the cursor effects options: Highlight Cursor Highlight Clicks
Add Markers While Recording
Add markers during a.camrec recording 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. If you include a table of contents in the final video, the markers appear as table of contents entries. To add a marker while recording, press <CTRL + M> or click the Add Marker button on the Recording toolbar.

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Select Effects > Options > Cursor tab > Disable the Make cursor effects editable in Camtasia Studio option In the Highlight cursor group box, choose the shape, size, color, and opacity. In the Highlight mouse clicks group box, choose the shape, size, and color for the left and right mouse clicks. Click OK. To enable effects before recording, select Effects > Cursor > Highlight Clicks, Highlight Cursor, or Highlight Cursor & Clicks. 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. In the Cursor group box, select the Use custom cursor or Use cursor from file option. Camtasia Recorder supports cursor (.cur) or icon (.ico) files for the custom cursor. C:\Windows\Cursors includes several icons you can use as the custom cursor. 3. Click OK. To enable effects before recording, select Effects > Cursor > Highlight Clicks, Highlight Cursor, or Highlight Cursor & Clicks. To enable effects during recording, click Cursor Effects on the Recording toolbar to expand the options. Select Highlight Cursor, Highlight Clicks, or both options. During recording, the system default cursor shows. The custom cursor is burned into the recording file and appears during the recording preview.

Show or Hide the Cursor

To not record the cursor, select Effects > Cursor > Hide Cursor. During the recording, the cursor appears on the screen. However, the cursor will not appear in the recording preview or recording file.
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 Mouse Click Sounds While Recording Draw on the Screen While Recording (ScreenDraw) Record a PowerPoint Presentation
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. Add drawing effects like arrows and circles over the screen as your record with ScreenDraw.
Use ScreenDraw While Recording (Custom Dimensions)
1. 2. 3. 4. Open Recorder. Select Tools > Recording Toolbars > Effects toolbar. Click the Record button to begin recording. After the countdown, the ScreenDraw option appears. Click the ScreenDraw button on the Effects toolbar.
5. The ScreenDraw tools expand. Select a tool and click and drag to draw on the screen. 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>.

Recording Equipment

I want to record Audio Microphone Recommend a USB microphone. A lapel microphone works well for presentations when you do not want the microphone to appear in the camera. Sound card Camera video (Picture-in-Picture) Web camera or other recording device. Equipment
Edit and Add Effects to Your Video
Use Camtasia 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. There are several components within Camtasia Editor including the Clip Bin, Library, Preview Window, Timeline, and task tabs used to add and edit effects. Before you begin to use Editor, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these components. Youll also want to learn how to create and manage video projects.
Crucial Steps for Success: Complete Your Video in this Order
For the best video editing, complete your edits in the following order. You may not include each of these steps in every video project you work on, but, to ensure success, the order below should still be followed. For example, always import all the media and arrange it on the timeline before you begin to edit the audio. Or, edit the audio on the timeline before you add a title clip or transition. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Import images, recording files, video clips, and audio and arrange the clips on the timeline. Make basic edits to the clips on the timeline. Cut and split clips, move clips, add markers, etc. Record camera video (webcam) or add a video clip as a Picture-in-Picture (PIP) on the timeline. Edit the audio. Add voice narration Add title clips and transitions. Apply SmartFocus and add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to zoom in on the recording to draw viewers attention to specific action in the video. 8. Add other effects such as callouts, captioning, Flash quizzes or surveys.
Continue with these Editor topics: Manage Video Projects Camtasia Editor Clip Bin Library Timeline Navigate the Timeline Audio Video Effects

Manage Video Projects

By default, you create a Camtasia project file (.camproj) when working on your video. 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. A Camtasia Studio project file (.camproj) saves of all media in the Clip Bin, clips and effects on the timeline, any editing completed on the timeline, and the editing dimensions. With a.camproj file, you can: Continue work on a video at a later time. Share the.camproj file with others for collaboration on a video. Or, zip up your project to move it to another computer. Produce and share your video to a number of popular video formats.
To Create a Camtasia Studio Project
1. Start a new project by selecting one of the following: In Camtasia Editor, choose File > New Project. After recording with Camtasia Recorder, select Save and Edit in the Preview Window. After recording with the PowerPoint Add-in, select Edit my recording from the Post-Save Options dialog box. 2. To add other media, select Import media 3. Arrange clips and elements on the timeline. 4. Save the Camtasia Studio project file (.camproj). See also: Import a Zipped Project Back up a Project Automatically (AutoSave) Export a Project as a Zip File.

Delete a Library Folder

To delete a folder, right-click it and select Delete from Library from the context menu. You will be prompted to confirm the delete. Deleting a Library folder that contain 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. Also, 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.

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. See also Export the Library as a Zip File. Once you perform the cleanup process, you cannot restore the Library to the previous version.
See also: Library Import Media into the Library Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Element Export the Library as a Zip File Import a Zipped Library File (.LIBZIP)
Create Library Asset from Timeline Selection or Element
You can create Library assets from the content on the timeline. Timeline sequences may contain markers, zoom and pan keyframes, video, audio, callouts, and more. If you have a particular sequence you want to use at the beginning or end of every video that you make, create the sequence one time and save it to the Library to be used in other video projects. If your company uses a standard callout, title clip, or transition for their videos, add those elements to the Library then export them and share with everyone on your team. When a timeline sequence is selected and saved in the Library, the entire video(s) is actually saved. When you drag the sequence to the timeline, only the selection that was saved will appear.

Add a Timeline Sequence

1. Make a selection on the timeline. Or, select a video clip, audio clip, or element ((callouts, zoom keyframes, etc.). 2. Right-click the selection. 3. Choose Add to Library.
4. The sequence is added to the Library as an asset. Click asset in Library to rename it. Drag into a folder for better Library organization. Drag to the timeline to include in the final video.

See also: Editing Dimensions Welcome Window Clip Bin Import Media into the Clip Bin Library Import Media into the Library Manage Library Content Export the Library as a Zip File (.LIBZIP) Import a Zipped Library File (.LIBZIP)

Timeline

Use the timeline to assemble and edit the video. The timeline represents the sequence of all clips and elements (callouts, zoom keyframes, etc.) in a video.
Timeline toolbar Tracks Lock / Unlock Tracks Context menus
Access basic editing options such as split, cut, copy, paste, zoom in, and zoom out. Represent the sequence of all clips and elements of a particular type in the video. Lock a track to prevent editing or other changes to the clips or elements on that track. Right-click on the timeline to view the editing options for a clip or element. The position of the playhead and the content on the timeline determine the options available in the context menu. Indicates the current frame selected on the timeline. The current frame displays in the Preview Window. Drag the green In point or red Out point to make a selection. Double-click the gray playhead to bring the points together again. References the time within the video. The tick marks on the ruler scale according to the timeline zoom level. To change the zoom level, grab the zoom slider and drag in either direction.

Playhead

Time reference area & Zoom slider

Timeline Toolbar

Undo Will undo the last action in succession. This is an unlimited undo feature. Redo Will redo the last action in succession. This is an unlimited redo feature. Cut Selection Cuts a selection from the timeline. The cut portion can be pasted on the timeline. Copy Copies the selection or element to the Clipboard. Paste Paste the contents of the Clipboard on the timeline. Split Split a clip at the position of the playhead. 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.

Remove All Audio Points from a Clip
1. 2. 3. 4. Double-click on an audio track. The audio track turns green and the Audio tab opens. Click on the clip to highlight it. Right-click on the clip. Select Remove all audio points from clip.
-OR1. Double-click on an audio track or clip. The audio track turns green and the Audio tab opens. 2. In the Audio tab, click the Remove audio points button.

Adjust an Audio Point

Drag an audio point to adjust the volume up or down. Audio points can be moved up, down, left, and right. Audio points turn red when the cursor hovers over them. See also: Move Audio Clips on the Timeline Add, Remove, or Adjust an Audio Point Fade Audio In or Out Adjust Volume Up or Down Replace Audio with Silence Even Out Audio Volume Levels

Fade Audio In or Out

Camtasia Studio Editor > Audio tab > Fade in or Fade Out buttons Drag an audio clip from the Clip Bin or Library onto the Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, or PIP Audio tracks. Or, rightclick on an audio clip and select Add to Track > Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, or PIP Audio. The following option applies to all audio tracks (Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, PIP Audio). To apply to a particular track only, lock the audio tracks that you do not want to edit.
Apply a Fade to a Selection
1. Drag the green In point or red Out point to make a selection. 2. Click the Audio tab. To fade in the audio, click the Fade In button To fade out the audio, click the Fade Out button The speed of the fade depends on the size of the selection.
Apply a Fade to the Entire Timeline
1. Click the Audio tab. 2. Click on the audio track to highlight it. To fade in the audio, click the Fade In button To fade out the audio, click the Fade Out button.

Manually Adjust the Fade

To adjust the fade, grab the red audio point and drag it up or down. The waveform adjusts accordingly.
See also: Move Audio Clips on the Timeline Add, Remove, or Adjust an Audio Point Adjust Volume Up or Down Replace Audio with Silence Even Out Audio Volume Levels

Adjust Volume Up or Down

Camtasia Studio Editor > Audio tab > Volume Up or Volume Down buttons Drag an audio clip from the Clip Bin or Library onto the Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, or PIP Audio tracks. Or, rightclick on an audio clip and select Add to Track > Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, or PIP Audio. The following option applies to all audio tracks (Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, PIP Audio). To apply to a particular track only, lock the audio tracks that you do not want to edit.

Add a Title Clip

1. In the Title Clip tab, click Add title clip. 2. To add text, type within the text box. To change the size of the text box, drag the handles of the rectangle in the Preview Window. To move the position of the text within the title clip, drag the rectangle in the Preview Window. 3. To change the background color, click the Color button and select a color. 4. To add a background image, enable the Image option and click Browse.

Zoom and Pan

Camtasia Studio Editor > Zoom-n-Pan tab The zoom and pan option work by inserting keyframes that determine when to zoom in and when to zoom out. Add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to zoom in on sections of the video 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. Insert additional keyframes onto the timeline after applying SmartFocus. Zoom and pan tasks include: Set Default Zoom Options Add or Delete a Zoom Keyframe Edit a Zoom Keyframe Apply a Tilt Effect Pan around the Video SmartFocus Auto Zoom and Pan

Zoom Tab Overview

Add Keyframe Add a new Zoom-n-Pan keyframe at position of the seek bar on the timeline. Delete Keyframe Remove the selected keyframe from the timeline.
Manager Click the Arrow button to open the Manager. Each of the zoom keyframes on the timeline is listed in the manager. Click a keyframe to preview it or make edits. Scale The zoom scale indicates the zoom percentage for a Zoom-n-Pan keyframe. To change the zoom scale, complete any of the following: Drag the Scale slider. Click and drag on a handle on the rectangle in the Preview Window. Duration 1. Select a Zoom-n-Pan keyframe from the manager list. 2. Drag the Duration slider. Select a duration between Instant (0 seconds) to 5 seconds. On the timeline, the duration is shown by a blue tail on the Zoom-n-Pan keyframe. The longer the zoom duration, the longer the tail.
The rectangle in the Preview Window indicates the position of the zoom keyframe within the video. To change the zoom position, click and drag the rectangle. Or, manually set the position using the following options. Advanced Click Advanced to reveal the size and position options. X-Coordinate and Y-Coordinate Enter coordinates to change zoom rectangle position. You can also change the position by dragging the green rectangle in the Preview area. Width and Height Enter dimensions (in pixels) to change the dimensions of the green rectangle and zoom percentage. Maintain Aspect Ratio Maintains the same aspect ratio for the green rectangle as the dimensions set in the Project Settings dialog box. Tilt Drag the slider to rotate the video along the Y axis. Apply SmartFocus Automatically generate Zoom-n-Pan keyframes for.camrec clips on the timeline. Click the Full Screen button dimensions. Click the Zoom Options button the default zoom setting. to cancel the Zoom-n-Pan keyframe and return to full screen

Blur the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Auto Generate Keystroke Callouts Use Your Own Image as a Callout

Shape Callout No Text

Camtasia Studio Editor > Callouts tab The shape Callouts cannot have text added to them.
. 1. In Camtasia Studios Editor, click on the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout will appear. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4. Select a Shape callout from the dropdown gallery. The callout appears in the Preview Window.
5. Drag the callout to the desired location in the Preview Window. 6. Grab a handle to adjust the size. 7. Make changes to the Border color and width, Fill color, and other Effects such as shadow, opacity and style.
See also: Add a Callout Move, Resize, Rotate, or Delete a Callout Callout Properties and Effects Text Shape Callout Sketch Motion Callout Highlight Callouts Transparent Hotspot Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Blur the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout
Keystroke Callouts Auto Generate Keystroke Callouts Use Your Own Image as a Callout

Sketch Motion Callout

Camtasia Studio Editor > Callouts tab 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 Camtasia Studios Editor, click on the Callouts tab. The Callouts task page appears. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline where the callout will appear. 3. Click the Add Callout button. 4. Select a Sketch Motion callout from the dropdown gallery. The callout appears in the Preview Window.

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Drag the callout to the desired location in the Preview Window. Grab a handle to adjust the size. Use the Draw Time slider to set the length of time for the drawing of the effect. Use the Fade out slider to set the length of time for the fading out of the callout. To change the color, click the Border button. To adjust the transparency, click the Effects button.
See also: Add a Callout Move, Resize, Rotate, or Delete a Callout Callout Properties and Effects
Text Shape Callout Shape Callout No Text Highlight Callouts Transparent Hotspot Callout Add a Hotspot to a Callout Blur the Screen with a Callout Spotlight Callout Text-Only Callout Keystroke Callouts Auto Generate Keystroke Callouts Use Your Own Image as a Callout

To Add a Cursor Keyframe

1. Click the Cursor Effects tab. If it is not in view, click the More tab. From the list, select Cursor Effects. 2. The Cursor track will be turned on. Cursor clicks are shown on the track as red tick marks.
3. Position the playhead on the timeline. All instances of the cursor in the video that come after the playhead location will be changed by the effects assigned to the keyframe. 4. Click the Add keyframe button. The keyframe appears on the timeline.
5. Choose the highlight, click, and sound effects. 6. If additional effects are desired, repeat steps 3-5 to continue creating cursor effects.

To Hide the Mouse Cursor

The Hide option hides the cursor from view in the final video. To show the cursor again, remove the cursor keyframe. 1. Click the Cursor Effects tab. If it is not in view, click the More tab. From the list, select Cursor Effects. 2. Position the playhead on the timeline. All instances of the cursor in the video that come after the playhead location will be changed by the effects assigned to the Hide keyframe. 3. Click the Add keyframe button 4. Uncheck the Mouse cursor visible option. The keyframe appears on the timeline.
Enable Cursor Effect Options
Cursor Size Use the slider to increase or decrease the cursor size. Choose Cursor Effects Choose an option from any of the dropdown menus. This enables the properties for that effect. Enable Options Click the small triangle next to the effect title. This opens and closes the properties. Cursor Preview Window As effects are added, the preview window is updated. To view animation effects such as rings, right or left click on the preview window.
To Delete a Cursor Keyframe
To delete a cursor keyframe, click a keyframe on the timeline and press the <Delete> key on the keyboard. To remove all cursor keyframes, right-click a keyframe on the clip and select Remove all cursor zoom keyframes. In the Cursor Effects tab, choose a keyframe from the Manager. Click the Remove keyframe button.

Transitions

Camtasia Studio Editor > Transition tab Transitions may add to the total file size. Use a straight cut from one clip to another to avoid increasing the total file size. You can only insert a transition between two clips on the timeline. Videos cannot begin or end with a transition. To change the default duration for a transition, select Tools > Options > Program tab. Transitions add a visual effect between the end of a clip and the beginning of the next 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.

Windows Media Player QuickTime Player on a Mac or PC Mac computer 3 party application on Windows

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 needing to install the codec on their computer. rd Use with a 3 party DVD-authoring software. The dimensions for DVDs differ across countries. The NTSC standard is 720 x 480 and the PAL standard is 720 x 576. Select the correct dimensions on the Video Size screen.

Recommended AVI Settings

Option Colors Frame Rate Video Compression Audio Format Largest Video Size Largest Video Size Automatic Automatic TSCC PCM, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Mono Largest Video Size For DVD: 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) Recommended Setting
Produce to iPod, iPhone, or iTunes (M4V)
iPod is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Select the.m4v option to create a video specifically formatted to play on a video-capable iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, or within iTunes. To improve viewing on smaller resolutions, such as on an iPod or an iPhone, apply SmartFocus or add Zoom-nPan keyframes to the Timeline. 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share.
The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Select the M4V-iPod, iPhone, iTunes compatible video option. Click Next. Select the iPod Options. Click Next. On the Produce Video screen, select the file save, post production, and upload options. Click Finish. The video begins rendering. Continue with Production Wizard: Video Size.

iPod Options

Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > M4V-iPod, iPhone, iTunes compatible video > Next 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: 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.

M4V subtype

Produce Audio Only (MP3)
File Format Audio only (MP3) 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share. Recommended Distribution Audio playback Description Produces a audio file.
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. Click Next. On the Produce Video screen, select the file save, post production, and upload options. Click Finish. The audio begins rendering. Continue with Production Wizard: Video Size.

MP3 Encoding Options

Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > MP3-audio only > Next Option Options Audio encoding bitrate Description Opens the Project Properties dialog box to enter author and copyright information. See Add Metadata. Select the data transfer rate for the audio encoding.
Produce to Real Media (RM)
File Format RealMedia (RM) Recommended Distribution RealMedia Player Description Produces a video for playback in RealPlayer.
The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Select the RM-RealMedia streaming video option. Click Next. Select the RealMedia Encoding Options. Click Next. Select the dimensions and options to reduce file size on the Production Wizard: Video Size screen. Select the Production Wizard: Video Options. Click Next. If you have markers on the Timeline, customize the table of contents or choose to create multiple videos based on the markers. Click Next. 9. On the Produce Video screen, select the file save, post production, and upload options. 10. Click Finish. The video begins rendering. 11. Continue with Production Wizard: Video Size.
RealMedia Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Custom production settings > Next > RM-RealMedia streaming video > Next Option File type Description Select Single rate for web delivery using a Web server. Select SureStream to allow streaming the video to the target audiences at different bit rates. The streaming server detects the connection speed of the viewer and selects the correct stream for the file. Select the bandwidth of your target audience. For the best performance, select the largest likely bandwidth. If you select too low of a bitrate, frames may be dropped in the final video. We recommend viewing the output to verify the results before pushing the content to a server. Streaming files are generally not editable and cannot be converted into another file format. Keep the original source content in the.avi file format. Audio format Video quality 2-pass encoding Select an option from the dropdown list that describes the audio content on the Timeline. Select an option from the dropdown list that describes the video content on the Timeline. Attempts to achieve better compression by analyzing the video prior to encoding. This results in a longer encoding process, but may produce a smaller file size. Attempts to achieve better compression by varying the bit rate for encoding different portions of the video.

FTP Upload Progress dialog appears. The video file uploads to the path entered. When the video finishes uploading the Upload Results dialog box appears. You can also upload Camtasia Studio-produced files by FTP by selecting File > Upload To > FTP.

Production Results

Camtasia Studio > Produce video as > Custom production settings > Complete the Production Wizard > Produce Video > Production Results After rendering the video, the following occurs depending on the post-production options selected on the Produce Video screen. The Production Results area provides a summary of the file location, output files created, and the settings used to produce the video. The video plays back for your review. If you selected to upload by FTP or to Screencast.com, the dialog boxes to upload the video appear. If you selected to include an additional output available for users to download, such as an iPod video, PowerPoint presentation, or.mp3 file, the video plays back for your review. The ancillary files are available to download from the links at the bottom of the video. To view the production files, click the Open Production Folder button. To save the production settings as a preset, click the Create Production Preset button.
Produce Additional Output Options
Camtasia Studio > Produce and Share button > Select Custom production settings > Next Select any of the following additional outputs to include with the produced video file for viewers to download: MP3: Audio only file. Select the audio from the dropdown list. M4V: Provide a copy of the produced video for playback on a video-capable iPod or in iTunes. PPT: Include a PowerPoint presentation to download. This option is only available when the Timeline includes a.camrec clip recorded with the PowerPoint Add-in.
Save Production Settings as a Preset
Add a new production preset to: Create a production standard for company, team, or yourself. Remember and save frequently used production settings. 1. Make all edits to your video. 2. Click Produce and Share.

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The Production Wizard appears. Select Custom production settings from the dropdown. Click Next. Step through the wizard. Click Finish on the Produce Video screen. After producing the video, the Production Results screen appears. Click the Create a Production Preset button. The Create Production Preset dialog box appears. Enter a name and description for the preset. Click OK. Click Finish. The production preset appears in the dropdown list in the Production Wizard.

Pack and Show - MPEG-4, FLV or SWF Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools menu item > Sharing > Pack and Show > Pack and Show wizard > Select a SWF file > Next To Pack and Show Flash-based videos, the videos must have been produced using the HTML option in the Production Wizard. Pack and Show creates a Windows-executable file users can double-click to unpack the file and play the video. The SWF Options screen shows all files included in the Pack and Show file. You need all the files listed to play the MPEG-4, FLV or SWF video.
Click Next to continue the Pack and Show Wizard.
Pack and Show-CAMV Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools menu item > Sharing > Pack and Show > Pack and Show wizard > Select a CAMV file > Next Pack and Show creates a Windows-executable file users can double-click to unpack the file and play the video. The Camtasia for RealPlayer file format produces a presentation in three files: Mymovie.camv (the video stream) Mymovie.rm (the audio stream, if applicable) Mymovie.smil (SMIL presentation file to play the audio and video streams simultaneously) A video only presentation does not require a.smil file. You can open the.camv file directly in RealPlayer. However, if you want video and audio, you must include the.smil and.rm files in the Pack and Show file. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the Browse button to select the.smil file that corresponds to the video. Enable the Include RM file in package option to include audio with the video. In the RM file name field, select the.rm file that corresponds to the video. Click Next.
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.

Reference

This section describes technical information and options available in Camtasia Studio and Camtasia Recorder. Continue with the following topics: Camtasia Studio System Requirements About Camtasia Player About Screencast.com System Stamp and Caption Options Recorder Tools Options Camtasia Studio Tools Options
Camtasia Studio System Requirements

Authoring Requirements

Microsoft Window XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Microsoft DirectX 9 or later 1.0 GHz processor minimum, Recommended: 3.0 GHz (for PowerPoint and camera recordings) 500 MB of RAM minimum, Recommended: 2.0 GB 115 MB of hard disk space for program installation Camtasia Studio Add-in for PowerPoint requires PowerPoint 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 or later Production to Apple iPod format requires QuickTime 7.2 or later Audio recording requires Windows-compatible sound card (dedicated card recommended), microphone, and speakers Camera video recording requires a USB Web camera. Digital video (DV) cameras are not supported.

First Walkthrough:

Basics of Camtasia Studio 7
First Walkthrough: Fundamentals of Camtasia Studio

Table of Contents

Getting Ready. 2 Record with Camtasia Studio. 3 - 5 Edit with Camtasia Studio. 6 - 11 Produce with Camtasia Studio.- 14 Example Script. 15 Just the Steps.16 - 17

Getting Ready

This exercise is designed so that you can follow these steps from start to finish. You will record, edit, and produce a video with Camtasia Studio. There are many options that we do not explore or may have advanced features. For more tutorials on some of these tasks, the TechSmith Learning Center has numerous videos and written tutorials available. (http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/7/) For this training exercise you will be creating a video tutorial that demonstrates how to change the size of your mouse cursor. Before you start this exercise, use the following tips to get your computer ready: 1. Clean off your computers desktop so that the recording area is clear of distractions. 2. Close any applications that are running and turn off notifications. Then open the applications you are planning to record and resize them on your desktop as needed. 3. For most recordings you may want to prepare a script to read while recording audio. A script will help you plan out what to say and what to show on the screen. If you dont want to write an entire script, then try creating an outline of both what to say and what to do. For this project a script is provided on page 15. 4. Complete a dry run-through of your recording. This will help you expect the unexpected during the actual recording. 5. Make sure you have a microphone connected for recording your audio. You can use a built-in microphone if you have one, but external microphones provide a better recording quality. 6. Create a folder in a designated area on your computer for saving your files. (i.e. desktop; documents; network folder; etc.) Whether you work through this project or not, this guide and the tips provided are good for all projects that you might work on with Camtasia Studio.
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Record with Camtasia Studio
Start Camtasia Studio. Once open, click the Record Screen button. 1. For this project you will use the record full screen option, which is set by default. If you have clicked Custom, click Full Screen. Your entire screen is automatically selected. For later projects, if you need to record less of the screen, choose custom and adjust the selected area as needed. 2. By default, both microphone and system audio are recorded. You should see a green checkbox next to the microphone icon, which indicates that audio will be recorded. 3. Click the down arrow next to the audio button to see a list of available audio devices. You should see a dot next to the device selected for recording. If needed, change the device. To test your device, read a few words from this guide into your microphone. You should see the volume meter fill in with color.
If your volume meter is not filling in with color, you may need to choose a different microphone or adjust your system settings. 4. In the audio device list, if you are using Microsoft Vista or Windows 7, there is a check mark next to Record system audio. This option allows you to record system audio, which is the audio that comes through your speakers. Note: Uncheck this option for this project. 5. Adjust the volume slider so the volume meter is consistently registering in the yellow/orange color range. If you havent already, locate the prepared script How to change your cursor on page 15.
6. When you are ready, click the red record button (or use the hotkey F9) to start your recording.

Tips for Better Audio

1. 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. 2. Use the Camtasia Recorder default settings for audio. This includes recording your system audio to a separate track (this option is not available for users of the Windows XP Operating System). 3. Do a test recording and make sure audio is being recorded. Make sure the audio quality meets your videos needs. 4. Record the audio and video separately. Recording the pieces separately allows you to focus on one piece at a time and improve the quality. 5. Stop and listen to the sound in your recording area. Record your screen with audio but dont speak. Then, listen to the recording. Youll be surprised how much noise is in a room. Is your keyboard loud when you type? Do you have a heating or cooling vent overhead that can be heard? Is your mic picking up the humming from your computer and other devices?

7. When you start recording you will see a countdown. This will give you a chance to prepare for your recording. After the countdown, read through the script on Page 15 and complete each action on your screen. 8. To stop recording press F10 on your keyboard, the stop button on the recorder toolbar, or right click the recorder icon in the task bar and choose stop.
Saving your project files
We recommend creating and saving your Camtasia recordings in a new folder on your desktop, in your documents folder, or someplace else where you can easily find it. When you save your project, save additional resources like images or audio clips in this folder to keep all the pieces of your project together and easy to find and work with.
9. When you stop your video, a preview window opens for you to review your recording. A. See the length of your video. B. Use the Shrink to Fit option to show the entire video in the space available of the preview window. This lets you preview the entire video when you have recorded large dimensions. Please note that this does not affect the videos size or quality. C. Control the video by jumping to the beginning, playing the video, or jumping to the end.
Produce: Click to save your recording, bypass editing, and open the Production Wizard. The production process allows you to render your video into a format that can easily be shared. Delete: Click if you do not want to keep the recording. Remember that once you delete a recording, it cannot be recovered.
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10. To complete the recording process, choose one of the options: Save and Edit: Click Save and Edit to name the recording, save it to a preferred location, and then add it to the Camtasia Studio timeline. If you prefer to only save your recording to Edit later, click the arrow below the Save and Edit button and choose Save As. This saves the recording for later use.
Recommended: Click Save and Edit. To learn more about editing go to the next page of this guide. Or: Click Produce. To learn more about production go to page 12.
Edit with Camtasia Studio
Before you begin editing, remember that you do not need to use every editing feature. As you continue through this project, you may skip one or more of these steps. 1. Editing Dimensions: When the first clip in a new project is placed on the timeline the Editing Dimensions window appears. You can select from a variety of editing dimensions that should coordinate with how you plan to produce your final video. For this exercise, select the Automatic preset. Then click OK.

.Camrec vs.Camproj

.camrec (Camtasia Recording)
The raw recording that you create with the Camtasia Recorder. It is used by Camtasia Studio and contains the video you recorded and other information that can be used by Camtasia Studio. The.camrec file can be placed on the timeline once, or multiple times, and in other Camtasia Studio projects. Since Camtasia Studio is a non-destructive editor [meaning any changes you make do not change the original files] any changes to the.camrec on the timeline are not reflected in the.camrec but in the.camproj instead.
.camproj (Camtasia Studio Project)
The project file for Camtasia Studio. It keeps track of the media in the Clip Bin and on the timeline, including any edits. It allows you to save your project. You must save your project as a.camproj if you want to maintain your edits and make other changes later.
2. Save your project. A Camtasia Project (.CAMPROJ) is separate from the Camtasia Recording (.CAMREC), so it needs to be saved separately. Go to File > Save Project As. Save this file inside the same folder where you saved the Camtasia Recording.
3. Zoom Keyframes: You should now see zoom keyframes (blue diamonds) present on the Camtasia timeline. During the recording process Camtasia gathers data based on your mouse clicks, cursor movement, and other activities. This data automatically applies SmartFocus Zoom-N-Pan keyframes to your timeline.
4. To edit the zoom level of any keyframe on the timeline, double-click the specific keyframe on the zoom track; or right-click the keyframe and choose Modify zoom keyframe from the context sensitive menu. This opens the Zoom-N-Pan properties window where you can change the scale and duration of each selected zoom keyframe.

SmartFocus Tips

SmartFocus automatically applies zoom-n-pan keyframes based on your cursor movements. The number of zoom keyframes that SmartFocus applies to the timeline depends on a number of factors. Here are a few tips for better results: Use slow, deliberate mouse movements. Do not click or move around the screen too fast. Record large dimensions and produce at smaller dimensions to increase the effectiveness of SmartFocus. Record clips longer than 30 seconds. With short clips there may not be enough data to effectively apply keyframes. You can manually add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes. Keep the mouse cursor close to the area you are talking about or emphasizing, including where you want the viewer to look. Your cursor should remain still for at least a few seconds.
You can also delete all keyframes or only selected keyframes from the timeline. Right-click a zoom keyframe and choose Remove from timeline, or Remove all zoom keyframes.

Keep the mouse cursor close when entering text. SmartFocus may not predict the correct action if you click in a text box, and then move the cursor to the side of the screen. Try using the mouse scroll wheel instead of dragging on the scroll bar on long pages. SmartFocus may zoom in on the scroll bar instead of showing the content on the screen.
5. Playhead: The playhead indicates the current point of the video you are seeing in the preview window. You can drag the playhead around to different points on the video. The playhead has a green inpoint and a red outpoint. You can drag either one to make a selection on the timeline. To bring the playhead back together double click on the gray playhead.

Zoom on Timeline

Use the zoom-in and zoom-out slider on the Timeline toolbar to make precise editing easier. You can also hold the Control key and scroll your mouse wheel, or the hotkeys Control key and the + key to zoom-in, or Control and the - key to zoom-out.
7. Split: To split a clip, place the playhead at the location on the timeline where you would like the split to occur. Use the split icon or the hotkey S. 6. Cut: Allows you to remove a section of your timeline. To make a cut, place your playhead at the beginning of your video. Click and drag the red outpoint until you reach the end of the first line of the script, Enlarging the mouse cursor will help you create better videos, by making it easier for your audience to see your cursor. is highlighted. Click the scissor icon, or use the hotkey control + x. Using split enables you to drag other types of media between these two clips, such as title clips, transitions, still images, or other video clips. You can also delete the clip on either side of the split. For this project, make a split on the timeline just before line 12 of the script, Thanks for taking time to watch this video.

Cut, Copy and Paste

Did you know in Camtasia Studio 7 you can easily copy and paste sections of your video and objects on the timeline; such as Zoom-N-Pan key frames, callouts, markers, and other objects? Click on the item, or select a portion of your timeline. Right-click and choose Copy (control + c). Move your playhead to the desired location and right-click and choose Paste (control + v).

After splitting the clip, right-click on the end clip and choose the Remove from timeline option to remove the clip (or click on the clip and push the Delete key on your keyboard). This trims unwanted video and audio from the timeline.
8. Library: The Library comes prepopulated with reusable objects such as intro videos, audio tracks, title slides, callouts and more. You can create and add your own assets as well to the Library. By putting video clips, title slides and audio in the Library you can easily reuse them in other projects. For more details about the Library please check out Camtasia Studio 7s Help file. Click on the Library tab just above the timeline. In the Library, if you chose to install the Library files, you should see several folders. Double-click the Fiber Waves folder to see or hear a preview of the file. Make sure your playhead is at the beginning of the video, then find the Fiber Waves Title Clip and click and drag the file to the beginning of your timeline. You may also right-click on the file and choose Add to timeline. Note that if your playhead is not at the beginning of the timeline, when using the right-click method, the clip is added to the first split after playhead position. Once the clip is added to the timeline, double-click the clip. Enter Change the Cursor Size in the text field.

More Library Media

Want more media, or media with a different dimension (like wide screen)? Check out our Library Media page. Well get you started with a variety of content available for free download and use. http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/librarymedia.asp
9. Transitions: Transitions are effects that help ease the switch between two clips on the timeline. Click the transitions tab to choose a transition for the project. Click and drag the Transition of your choice between the Title Clip and your video on the Storyboard. You can only add a Transition between two clips. You cannot put a Transition at the beginning or end of your timeline. Right-click the Transition on your timeline and choose Transition duration adjust the length of the transition, and choose Transition duration. Adjust the length to one second.
Click the Audio tab. On the timeline you should notice a green layer added over the audio waveform. This can be used to adjust the level of your audio, as well as make other adjustments.
When you have added your Transition, click the Clip Bin tab to return to the timeline view. 10. Audio Enhancements: One way you can easily improve the quality of your videos is to make sure the audio is clear and easy to understand. Camtasia Studio has a built in noise removal tool. When applied, it can help clean up background noise from audio recordings. Background noise comes from computer fans, overhead lighting, ventilation, and other sources. The noise removal tool does not work well for sudden and sharp noises, like a dog bark or a door slamming.

Above your timeline, in the audio settings panel, there are several options. For this project we will focus on the noise removal option. Check the Enable noise removal box. A section of the timeline is automatically selected and noise removal is applied. You should notice that the waveform on the timeline has changed from gray to orange. Once the noise removal has been applied, listen to the audio to hear the results of the noise removal. With the Enable noise removal option checked, use your playhead to select a small portion of your timeline where there is no narration. Look for a flat section in the wave form. You will only need to select a half second (15 frames) to one second. If you select more, you will have too large a sample size, and your results may not be as effective. You may want to zoom in on your timeline to make a precise selection. Once you have your selection on the timeline, click the Use manual noise selection button. The noise removal will reapply. Listen to the audio again on the timeline to hear the results. To manually apply noise removal for additional options, click on Advanced in the audio panel.
If you are satisfied with the results, great, move on to finish the project. If the audio doesnt sound good, or you noticed that the automatic process selected part of your narration, you can manually select a sample of the audio to improve the background noise removal process.
or more information about Editing
There are a number of other editing features available in Camtasia Studio that are not covered in this guide. If you want to learn more about audio enhancements, voice narration, camera recording, captions, flash quizzes and much more, then check out the written and video tutorials in the TechSmith Learning Center. You can visit our Learning Center by going to http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/7/
Produce with Camtasia Studio
Producing your Camtasia Studio recording or project into a sharable format is necessary before sharing your video with others. Camtasia Studio has multiple predefined production settings, called presets, available. As you become more familiar with Camtasia Studio, try the different outputs and customized settings to find the one that works best for your needs. 1. Click Produce and share, found just above the Clip Bin window. 5. Click Finish to begin rendering your video. Note: Rendering time for your videos can vary and depend on several factors. Some include: video length, content type, and computer processor speed. Longer videos with lots of motion and a low processor speed can take a long time to produce. 6. When your video finishs rendering, if you selected the Play video after production check box, your video will open in your default web browser for you to preview. When you finish previewing the video, close the browser and go back to Camtasia Studio. You can now upload your videos or share them with others for viewing. 2. In the drop down menu, the Web preset should be displayed. If not, click the drop down and select the Web preset.

Editing Dimensions to Production Settings
When you set your Editing Dimensions during editing, there are several different options. These options correlate directly to the Production Settings. For example, if you choose the Standard Web editing dimension setting of 640 x 480, the production setting you choose will use the same dimensions. This helps ensure your video maintains the look and feel you created during editing, after the video is produced. If you change the dimensions during production, your video may lose quality.
3. Click Next to continue 4. Give your video a name and choose a location to save your produced video. Make sure the Organize produced files into sub-folders and Play video after production checkboxes are checked. This helps keep your produced files organized and easy to find.
Questions to Ask Before Producing
Here are a few questions you may find helpful to ask before producing your video: 1. Where will people view your video? 2. What formats are allowed where you are posting/hosting your video? 3. What quality level do you want your video to have? 4. When your viewers watch the video, what file size of video are they able to watch without problems? If they have a slower internet connection you may need to adjust how your produce your video. 5. What size do you want or need the video to be? Remember that some websites or web templates may dictate what size video best fits on the screen. There are a lot of potential options for producing your videos. We recommend that you try out different settings to determine what will work best for your needs. Each video you create can be produced as many times as you would like, each time with different settings. Watch this video to learn what settings we use when producing our video tutorials for the Learning Center: http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/7/ custom-production-settings/

Screencast.com

Need a place to host your videos? Screencast.com is TechSmiths hosting solution. You can upload directly from Camtasia Studio. You maintain complete ownership and control of your files. You can control who sees your content; individuals or the world. Its your choice. Screencast.com also maintains the quality level used to produce your videos. Meaning if you upload HD-quality, you and your viewers are able to see HD-quality. With Screencast.coms free account - you get 2 GB of storage and 2 GB of monthly bandwidth. You can get a free account through Camtasia Studio. Click on the drop down arrow next to Produce and share and select Share to Screencast.com. In the Production Wizard, click on Sign up for a free Screencast.com account! This will open your default browser and take you to Screencast.com. Once you have your account, or if you already have one, you can use the Share to Screencast.com production preset each time you want to produce and upload your videos.

OPTIONAL: Did you know that you can upload your videos directly to YouTube from Camtasia Studio? These steps walk you through the basic process: 1. Click the dropdown arrow next to Produce and Share. Find and click the Share to YouTube option.
Optimized Workflow for uploading to YouTube
To have your videos look great on YouTube, there are few steps you can take to ensure better quality. First, you should record your video with an aspect ratio of 1280 x 720 (or dimensions of the same aspect ratio). Recording, editing, and producing your video with these dimensions helps eliminate black bars when viewing your video. Once you have recorded your video, use the YouTube editing dimensions, and then use the upload and share to YouTube option to produce and share your video.
2. Enter your User name and Password for YouTube. If you do not have a User name and Password, you need to get one from YouTube. com. Once you have entered your information, click Next.
3. After you log in, you can add a Title, a Description, Tags, and Category. You can also choose your Privacy setting. You can either share your video with everyone or make it private. When you have entered the descriptive information, click Finish 4. Your video is rendered and uploaded to YouTube.
To learn more about sharing your produced video, we recommend you check out the Camtasia Studio Learning Center. http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/7/
or more information about producing and sharing
Script: How to Change Your Cursor

Actions

NOTE: The icons and process may look slightly different depending on your operating system and settings.
This is a sample script for use in this project. It also provides an example of how you can create your own scripts.

Script

1. Hello and welcome to this video tutorial on how to change your mouse cursor. 2. Im going to show you how to change your mouse pointer so that its easier to see and follow along on your screen. 3. First click on the Start menu.
4. Open the Control Panel.
5. Depending on your operating system, you may need to change your view from Category to an icon view.
6. Double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties window. 7. Then select the Pointers Tab at the top. 8. Expand the Scheme drop-down menu and select the Windows Standard (extra large) option from the list.
9. Youll see a preview of the new pointer arrow in this box. 10. Click Apply to accept the changes, and OK to close this window. 11. Your mouse pointer will be much easier to follow during your Camtasia videos. 12. Thank you for taking time to watch this video.
Just the Steps: Start to Finish
1. Select the full screen option. 2. Make sure that ability to record audio is turned on. 3. Check that you have the microphone you want to record from selected. 4. Uncheck the Record system audio. 5. Adjust the volume slide so as you speak the indicator is in the yellow/orange range. 6. When you are ready, click the red record button to begin. 7. Wait for the countdown to finish and then record your video. 8. Press F10 or the stop button on the recorder to stop the recording. 9. Preview your video. 10. Choose to Save and Edit, Produce or Delete your video.

1. Choose the Automatic preset 2. Save your project (.CAMPROJ). 3. Find the zoom keyframes (blue diamonds). 4. As necessary, adjust the zoom-n-pan key frames. 5. With the playhead, select the first line of your script in the video, Enlarging the mouse cursor will help you create better videos, by making it easier for your audience to see your cursor. 6. Use the cut tool to cut this from your video. 7. Move the play head to just before the last line of your script on the timeline, Thanks for taking time to watch this video. After moving the playhead, right-click the newly created clip and delete it from the timeline. 8. From the Library, add the Fiber Waves Title Clip to the beginning of the video. 9. Add a transition between the Title Clip and your video. Right-click on the transition to change the duration to one second. 10. Apply the Background Noise removal to your audio.

roduce

1. Click on Produce and share, found just above the Clip bin window. 2. Choose the web preset. 3. Click Next. 4. Give your video a name and choose a location to save your produced video. 5. Click Finish to begin rendering your video. 6. Review your produced video.
ptional Upload to YouTube directly
1. Click the dropdown arrow next to Produce and Share. Find and click on the Share to YouTube option. 2. Enter your User name and Password for YouTube. 3. After you log in, you can add a Title, a Description, Tags, and Category. When you have entered the descriptive information, click Finish. 4. Your video is rendered and uploaded to YouTube.