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Record the Screen ..............................................................................................................................21
Record with a Preset Size ..........................................................................................................22
Record with Custom Dimensions ...............................................................................................25
Record the Full Screen ...............................................................................................................28
SmartFocus Recording Tips .......................................................................................................30
Change the Recording File Format ............................................................................................31
Resize the Recording Area.........................................................................................................32
Recorder Hotkeys .......................................................................................................................33
Save a Recording .......................................................................................................................34
Recording Toolbar Overview ......................................................................................................35
Record Audio.......................................................................................................................................43
Audio Setup Wizard ....................................................................................................................44
Edit 72
Create a Camtasia Studio Project .....................................................................................................73
Import Media and Zipped Projects..............................................................................................74
Project Settings...........................................................................................................................75
Save a Project and Source Clips................................................................................................79
Back up a Project Automatically (AutoSave) ..............................................................................80
Export Project as a Zip File.........................................................................................................81
Reference 271
Camtasia Studio Hotkeys .................................................................................................................272
Camtasia Studio .......................................................................................................................273
Camtasia Recorder...................................................................................................................274
PowerPoint Add-in ....................................................................................................................275
Camtasia MenuMaker...............................................................................................................276
Camtasia Theater .....................................................................................................................277
Camtasia Audio Editor ..............................................................................................................278
Camtasia Player .......................................................................................................................279
System Requirements
Authoring Requirements:
• Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
• Microsoft DirectX® 9 or later
• 1.0 GHz processor minimum, Recommended: 2.5 GHz (for PowerPoint® and camera recordings)
• 500 MB of RAM minimum, Recommended: 1.0 GB
• 60 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® 7.1 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.
Playback Requirements:
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Window XP, or Windows Vista or later
• 300 MHz processor
• 64 MB of RAM
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Tip: Provides helpful hints or suggestions for applying the procedures described in the text.
Welcome Window
The Welcome window provides access to video tutorials to help get you started with Camtasia Studio. The Welcome
window appears when you open Camtasia Studio or choose Help > Show Welcome Window. To learn more about the
options in the Welcome Window, see Camtasia Studio Welcome Window.
Learning Center
The Learning Center provides additional training and documentation resources including video tutorials and PDF guides
available to download and print.
To access the Learning Center Web page, go to http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/default.asp.
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Camtasia Studio
Camtasia Studio allows you to reach a broad audience and provides multiple ways to distribute your videos. Camtasia
Studio Project Settings and SmartFocus allow you to quickly change video dimensions for different destinations.
• Publish a Video for Web Distribution
Create a Flash file for easy upload to the web. Flash delivers both very high quality video at a small file size and
plays in most Web browsers.
• CD-ROM Ready
Produce your video in a CD-ready format that auto-run when it is put in the CD tray on the viewer’s PC.
• Blog All About It
Use CS to provide a seamless site visit to your users....why take them away from the post or the blog to watch a
video? Create an ExpressShow single-file SWF for simple embedding into a blog.
• Output Directly to iPod or iTunes Format
Use the iPod production option to produce your video as an iPod video file including the correct dimensions and
encoding.
• Create a DVD-Ready Video File
Camtasia creates a DVD-ready AVI format properly sized and encoded for use with most 3rd party DVD-
authoring applications.
In Camtasia Studio, you can:
• Import recordings, video, images, and audio files into a Camtasia Studio project (.camproj).
• Arrange the sequence of clips on the Timeline.
• Edit the audio and video tracks.
• Add special effects such as transitions, callouts, zoom-n-pan keyframes, and Flash quizzes.
• Produce the video into a shareable format.
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See Also:
• Overview of the Camtasia Studio Interface
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Import Projects and Media
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Camtasia Recorder
Camtasia Recorder records anything seen on your computer screen, including cursor movement, menu selections, pop-
up windows, layered windows, typing, etc.
With Recorder, you can also:
• Apply real-time effects like cursor and object highlighting, graphic and image annotations, watermarks, time
stamps, captioning, and audible mouse clicks.
• Use ScreenDraw to draw on the desktop while you record a video.
• Add markers during a recording.
See Also:
• Record the Screen
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
• Add an Annotation Effect while Recording
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Camtasia Player
Camtasia Player is a standalone video player, optimized for playing screen recordings.
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Make Camtasia Player the Default Player
Complete the following to make Camtasia Player the default video player.
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Camtasia MenuMaker
MenuMaker creates menus for CD-ROM or for the Web that package documents, graphics, multimedia files, and videos
all into a single menu. MenuMaker is a perfect way to distribute videos and other files to customers, students,
workgroups, employers, and more. Make the menu from one of the templates included with MenuMaker or customize
your own template.
To play a file included in the menu, the computer launching the file must have the appropriate program installed
to run the file.
To access the MenuMaker help file, click the Help button from within Camtasia MenuMaker.
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Camtasia Audio Editor only supports the AVI video and WAV audio file formats.
Record Audio
• Add audio in real time while viewing a video or an image.
• Use voice narration to explain a video or an image.
• Create online training movie clips with voice narration.
• Add emotion to still images from a digital camera or scanner by adding voice, music, or sound effects.
• Submit a help desk problem report with voice narration.
• Add narration to a video or image clip and add it to a larger production using Camtasia Studio.
Import Audio
• Insert a WAV audio file anywhere on a video’s soundtrack.
• Add music or sound effects.
Edit Audio
• Add, modify, or delete the existing video sound track.
• Extend any number of individual video frames.
See Also:
• Audio Recording Tips
• Add Voice Narration
• Audio Enhancements
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Camtasia Theater
Create an interactive menu to launch Camtasia Studio Flash (.swf or .flv) files on the Web or on a CD-ROM. Theater
adds DVD-like navigation to videos in Flash Format. Theater’s menu allows users to navigate through multiple movies
or view the movies in a predefined sequence.
To access the Theater help file, click the Help button from within Camtasia Theater.
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Screencast.com
Camtasia Studio provides a hosting space for your videos. Screencast.com has built-in RSS and iTunes functionality, so
you can deliver videos directly to your viewer’s desktop or portable media player. With seamless integration between
Camtasia Studio and Screencast.com, sharing your videos, screencasts, and more is just a click away. The option to
upload to Screencast.com is located at the end of the Production Wizard.
Use Screencast.com to upload, manage, and share your content on the Web. In Screencast.com:
• Screencast.com maintains the integrity of your original content, so viewers see exactly what you upload.
• Viewers can download media compatible on a portable media player for viewing anytime
• Reports the number of views for a specific media file and the bandwidth used per file.
To learn more about Screencast.com, see the Screencast Web site.
See Also:
• Upload to Screencast.com
• Screencast.com Options
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Continue with the following topics to get you started in creating your first video production:
• Record the Screen
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
• Create a Camtasia Studio Project
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Add Effects
• Produce and Share a Video
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Recording Tips
• Create a Recording Standard
For example, will your videos highlight the cursor? Will you highlight cursor clicks and what color will they be?
Will you record keyboard sounds? Will you have a watermark?
• Practice, Practice, Practice
How much and how often you practice will be the key to creating professional videos. It takes practice to learn
how to correctly move the cursor or open applications so they appear in the recording area. Also practice to get
the positioning of the Recorder, browser window, and other applications just right.
• Be Patient
A one-minute video can take two or three minutes to record for an experienced user while a beginner might need
30 minutes or longer to get it right.
• Clean-Up
Camtasia Studio records anything on your screen. To ensure you get the best videos, clean up your browser and
desktop by closing or removing nonessential applications, browser toolbars, and desktop icons. A plain
background on your desktop is better than busy wallpaper.
• No Pop-Ups!
If your video does not include pop-up windows, make sure they are turned off by using a pop-up blocker or the
browser’s built-in pop-up blocker.
• Make Multiple Short Clips Using Camtasia Recorder
Then, use Camtasia Studio to join those short clips together into a longer video production. Use the same
dimensions for each clip. Leave plenty of time for extra takes.
• Watch the Mouse
Normal mouse and cursor movements can appear jerky, hesitant, or too fast in the recording. To eliminate some
of these problems, practice using the mouse around the screen in a slow, fluid motion.
For tips on making your first recording started, choose Help > Quick Start Videos to watch the video tutorial.
See Also:
• SmartFocus Recording Tips
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See Also:
• Recording the Screen
• Record Audio
• Record Camera Video in Recorder
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Record
Camtasia Studio can record technical training sessions, PowerPoint presentations, software demonstrations and
screencasts for delivery on the Web, CD-ROM and portable media players.
The Camtasia Studio add-in for PowerPoint records all multimedia elements of your live PowerPoint presentation,
including animations and voice narration, and publishes it on a web site or on CD.
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Recording Tips
For recording tips, see Recording Tips.
For information on equipment needed to record, see What You Need to Record.
To make recordings with minimal interaction and setup, define the audio and camera settings before recording.
Minimize Camtasia Recorder to the system tray. Now Camtasia Recorder is ready to record. Press <F9> to
select the recording area. Press <F9> again to begin recording.
See Also:
• Resize the Recording Area
• Recorder Hotkeys
• Recording Toolbar Overview
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
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For best results, use a preset or full screen when recording, editing, and producing. See Project Settings and
Produce a Video using a Production Preset.
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To select a region, click and drag with
the mouse cursor.
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Choose a preset size.
See Also:
• Record with Custom Dimensions
• Record the Full Screen
• SmartFocus Recording Tips
• Resize the Recording Area
• Recording Toolbar Overview
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For best results when recording at custom dimensions, use the same dimensions to edit and produce your final
video. If you produce at dimensions different than the recording dimensions, black bars may appear in the final
video.
To preview the appearance of the video if produced at certain dimensions, set the dimensions in the Project Settings
dialog box. The Preview Window resizes to the dimensions selected.
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To select a region, click and drag with
the mouse cursor.
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To enter custom dimensions, select
any of the following:
• Enter custom dimensions in pixels
into the Width and Height fields.
• Select a Recent Area from the
Preset Sizes dropdown.
• Click and drag on the handles of
the recording area to change the
dimensions. See Resize the
Recording Area.
See Also:
• Resize the Recording Area
• Recording Toolbar Overview
• Record with a Preset Size
• Record the Full Screen
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Apply SmartFocus during the editing process to zoom in on the recording areas when producing the final video
at smaller dimensions. See SmartFocus Recording Tips.
See Also:
• SmartFocus Recording Tips
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• Recording Toolbar Overview
• Record with a Preset Size
• Record with Custom Dimensions
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You can only apply SmartFocus to .camrec clips recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or later.
If you plan to apply SmartFocus during the editing process, use the following recording tips to help SmartFocus predict
where to apply the zoom effects:
• Slow down. Use slow, deliberate mouse movements. Do not click around the screen too fast.
• Record at full screen dimensions and produce at a smaller dimension. SmartFocus is ideal for cases when
you need to record at full screen or large dimensions, but want to produce the final video at smaller dimensions
(640 x 480 or lower is recommended). For example: Recording a full screen application and producing the final
video for distribution on the iPod. A full screen recording is not viewable at iPod dimensions (320 x 240)
without zooming.
• Record clips longer than 30 seconds. SmartFocus is optimized for recordings longer than 30 seconds. For
shorter clips, you can manually add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes.
• Hover the mouse cursor where you want the viewer to look. Keep your mouse cursor still on the area of focus
in the recording. For example, if you want the viewer to see a hyperlink, place the mouse cursor on or near that
area as you speak and then click.
• Do not “talk” with the mouse cursor. Do not move the mouse cursor across the screen as you speak. Try to
keep the mouse cursor still in the area of focus in the recording.
• Keep the mouse cursor close when entering text. SmartFocus may not predict the correct action if you click in
a text box, move the mouse cursor to the other side of the screen, and then start talking. If you want the viewer to
see what is being typed into the text box, keep the mouse cursor in the text box.
• Use the mouse scroll wheel (if applicable). Try using the mouse scroll bar instead of click and dragging on the
scroll bar. SmartFocus may zoom in on the scroll bar instead of the showing the content being scrolled. Example:
Use the mouse scroll bar when scrolling long Web pages.
See Also:
• SmartFocus Overview
• Record the Full Screen
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If you record with AVI as the default output, you cannot simultaneously record camera video and cannot add
markers while recording.
See Also:
• SmartFocus Recording Tips
• SmartFocus Overview
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Resizing Tips
• To maintain the aspect ratio of the recording area as you resize it, click the lock icon .
• Before resizing windows or applications, check the Lock to application option to lock the recording area to the
active window. As you resize the recording area, the window or application also resizes.
• To move the position of the recording area on the screen, click inside the recording area and drag it to a new
location on the screen.
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Recorder Hotkeys
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Hotkeys tab
You can customize the Recorder hotkeys.
The following are advanced hotkey options. These options do not have a hotkey assigned by default.
Option Description
AutoPan Adds a zoom frame that follows the cursor as you record. The cursor action is always in focus.
Hide Hides the Camtasia Recorder tray icon. This option may be useful when doing full screen
recordings.
Zoom In Zooms in on the recording area by ten percent.
Zoom Out Zooms out on the recording area by ten percent.
Mute Mutes the audio in the recording.
See Also:
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
• ScreenDraw Hotkeys
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Save a Recording
1. Stop the recording.
2. The Camtasia Recorder Preview appears. Click Save.
3. The Save Recording dialog box appears. Enter a File name and location and click Save.
4. The Post-Save Options dialog box appears. Select one of the following and click OK:
o Edit my recording: The recording file appears in the Clip Bin and Timeline in Camtasia Studio, ready
for you to edit.
o Produce my video in a shareable format: Opens the Production Wizard in Camtasia Studio to produce
the recording file into a shareable format. See Produce and Share the Final Video.
o Create another recording: Opens Camtasia Recorder to create another recording.
See Also:
• Produce and Share the Final Video
• Basic Timeline Edits
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Option Description
ScreenDraw Provides access to the SceenDraw Toolbar which allows you to add drawing effects over
the screen as you record. Tools include: Frame, Highlight, Ellipse, Pen, Line, and Arrow.
Add a Marker Creates a navigation point in the CAMREC recording file. To view the markers added,
import the CAMREC recording file into Camtasia Studio and drag the clip to the Timeline.
Separator Inserts a vertical divider between two buttons on the toolbar.
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Capture tab > Customize Toolbar button
To add a button
1. Click an available button on the left.
2. Click the Add button. The button appears in the Toolbar Buttons list and appears in the Recording toolbar
during recording.
To remove a button
1. Click a toolbar button on the right.
2. Click the Remove button. The button is removed from the Toolbar Buttons list and the Recording toolbar.
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o Click Camtasia Studio recording options to change settings. See PowerPoint Add-In Options.
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6. Progress through the PowerPoint presentation slides as you normally would, speaking into the microphone to
record the Voice Narration.
7. At the end of the presentation, press the ESC key to end the recording.
8. Click Stop recording.
9. Enter a file name and location and click Save. The recording of the presentation is saved as a Camtasia Studio
recording file (.camrec).
See Also:
• PowerPoint Add-In Options
• PowerPoint Recording Tips
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PowerPoint Recording Tips
Use the following PowerPoint best practices for best results when recording and sharing a presentation.
• Best Font: 32 Arial
• Use Sans serif fonts
• Use high contrasts: Either a light background with dark font or a dark background with light font
• Use simple backgrounds
• Spell check before recording
• Use the Notes option - imports into Camtasia Studio as captions.
• Use Title placeholders - text imports into Camtasia Studio as table of contents markers
• Use well-cropped images
• Use simple animations
• Add transitions between slides in PowerPoint, not Camtasia Studio. Use the same transition throughout the entire
presentation.
Option Hotkey
Record/Pause <CTRL + SHIFT + F9>
Stop <CTRL + SHIFT + F10>
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During the normal Camtasia Studio installation process, a dialog box appears asking you to enable the Camtasia Studio
PowerPoint Add-in.
If you choose to not turn on the add-in, the add-in files are placed on your PC during the Camtasia Studio install process.
The files remain inactive until they are turned on: Tools > Options > PowerPoint tab >Enable PowerPoint Add-In.
See Also:
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
• PowerPoint Add-In Options
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• Watermark Options
• Advanced Video and Audio Setup Options
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Watermark Options
Microsoft PowerPoint > PowerPoint Add-in toolbar > Options > enable Include Watermark > Watermark
button
For Windows Vista, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 > Add-Ins tab > PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar > Options >
enable Include Watermark > Watermark button
Use a watermark as a helpful way to stamp ownership on the intellectual property that the recording represents. Use
BMP, GIF, PNG, or JPEG graphic file formats as watermarks.
See Also:
• PowerPoint Add-In Options
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Advanced Video and Audio Setup Options
Microsoft PowerPoint > PowerPoint Add-in toolbar > Options > Advanced
For Windows Vista, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 > Add-Ins tab > PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar > Options >
Advanced
Use the Advanced Video and Audio Setup dialog box to change the video and audio codecs and set other advanced
options described below.
The default settings are recommended for most recordings. Only advanced users should change the settings.
Option Description
Video Codec Displays video codec selected. Click the Video Setup button to change the codec
settings.
Audio Device Select a soundcard device.
Audio Codec Displays the audio codec selected in the Audio Format dialog box.
Audio Format Displays the audio format selected in the Audio Format dialog box. See Audio
Format.
Audio Setup Wizard Opens the Audio Setup Wizard to set up and adjust the audio options. See Audio
Setup Wizard.
Save as CAMREC Saves the PowerPoint recording as a Camtasia Studio Recording file (.camrec).
Save as AVI with a project Save as an AVI to immediately share the recording outside of Camtasia Studio. Use
file the Camtasia Studio project file (.camproj) to edit, enhance, and produce the
recording file.
Defaults Restores the PowerPoint add-in default settings.
See Also:
• Record a PowerPoint Presentation
• PowerPoint Add-In Options
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Record Audio
Start with good audio quality at the beginning of a recording. Audio quality may degrade with certain audio codecs used
to compress the final video. See Audio Recording Tips.
Complete any of the following to add audio to a video in Camtasia Studio:
• Capture the audio while recording the screen or a PowerPoint.
• In Camtasia Studio, use the Voice Narration option to record and synchronize the audio with the video on the
Timeline. See Record Voice Narration.
• Import an audio file (.mp3, .wma, .wav) into your Camtasia Studio project file. See Import Projects and Media.
Click the Audio options link to select the audio recording source and to adjust the input levels. See the following
topics:
• Audio Setup Wizard
• Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
To record audio in PowerPoint presentations, click the Record Audio button in the PowerPoint Add-in toolbar. See
Record a PowerPoint Presentation.
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Select the Audio Recording Source
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Setup Wizard
1. In the Recording source area, choose the audio input source. Only the input sources supported by the current
soundcard appear.
2. You should see that the audio input source is live by the activity within the Input Level gage. If you do not
see any activity, try selecting another audio input source.
3. Adjust the Input Level slider up or down to control the overall volume level of the input. Adjust the slider so
the loudest part of the audio is in the upper yellow to mid-orange range. If you are testing into the red range,
the final audio may become clipped resulting in unsatisfactory results. In this case, you should adjust the
slider down.
4. For more information on the Advanced audio settings, see Audio Format.
5. When you have the correct audio options selected, click Next.
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Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Setup Wizard > Choose Audio Settings > Next
1. Click the Auto-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.
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See Also:
• Record Audio
• Troubleshoot Volume Levels
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Setup Wizard > Choose Audio Settings > Next
See Also:
• Record Audio
• Audio Setup Wizard
• Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
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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.
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)
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See Also:
• Record Camera Video in Camtasia Studio
• Audio Setup Wizard
• Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic)
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Add a Watermark
See Also:
• ScreenPad
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Click the Move Up or Move Down buttons to change the order the display options appear in the system stamp.
Show Stamp for By default the system stamp appears for the
entire duration of the recording. To change
the duration the system stamp appears in the
recording, enable the Show Stamp for option
and enter a time (in seconds).
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• Time/Date Format Options
• System Stamp and Caption Options
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Camtasia Recorder permanently overlays the caption text onto the recording. Adding captions or callouts in
Camtasia Studio creates a similar effect. However, captions and callouts created in Camtasia Studio can be edited.
To preset a caption
1. Choose Recorder > Effects > Options > Annotation tab.
2. Enter the caption text into the text box or select a recently used caption from the dropdown list.
3. Enable the Prompt before capture option to open a dialog box that allows you to change the caption text on
the fly.
4. Click the Options button to set the appearance of the caption box and text. See Caption Options.
5. Click OK.
The caption text entered appears as the default caption in the Enter Caption dialog box.
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You can also add a watermark in Camtasia Studio in the Production Wizard.
1. Choose Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Annotation > Add Watermark.
2. To edit the watermark options, choose Effects > Options > Watermark tab.
3. Choose the image file and select the options show below.
4. When finished, click OK.
The Watermark effect is included on all recordings until you choose Effects > Annotation > Add Watermark to
disable the option.
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To highlight areas as your cursor moves, choose Effects > Annotation > AutoHighlight.
See Also:
• Highlight an Area while Recording
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4. Draw on the screen. You can draw on the screen while recording or while in paused mode. The screen
drawing appears when you resume the recording.
5. Click the ScreenDraw button on the Recording toolbar or Annotation toolbar to remove all drawing effects
from the screen.
See ScreenDraw Hotkeys.
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ScreenDraw Hotkeys
Tool Hotkey
Frame <F>
Highlight <H>
Ellipse <E>
Pen <P>
Line <L>
Arrow <A>
Tool width 1 through 8
Undo <U>
Black <K>
Blue <B>
Cyan <C>
Green <G>
Yellow <Y>
White <W>
Magenta <M>
Red <R>
Toggle Translucent <T>
See Also:
• Draw on the Screen while Recording (ScreenDraw)
• Add an Annotation Effect while Recording
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ScreenPad
Camtasia Recorder > View > ScreenPad
Use ScreenPad to add various annotations while recording. Drag annotations such as callouts, arrows and boxes onto the
screen for recording. Annotations include pre-made or user-created shapes and text boxes stored in the ScreenPad
libraries.
You can download the ScreenPad documentation from the Camtasia Studio Documentation Page:
http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/documentation.asp.
Layouts
Save annotations on the screen as layouts. A layout is an arrangement of one or more annotations. All images in a layout
appear in the same position on the screen.
Use the layout option to create a consistent look for a set of videos. For example, if you are creating a set of
videos that include a company’s name and logo in the video, save them as a layout to maintain the same image
and position for all videos.
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Button Option
Record Audio
Keyboard Sounds
Mute
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See Also:
• Record with a Custom Cursor
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To learn more about other the other cursor effects you can add while recording, see Add a Cursor Effect while
Recording.
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To learn more about other the other cursor effects you can add while recording, see Add a Cursor Effect while
Recording.
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Zoom-n-Pan effects added while recording cannot be edited or removed from the recording file. If you want to
edit or remove Zoom-n-Pan effects, add the effects in Camtasia Studio.
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Zoom-n-Pan effects added while recording cannot be edited or removed from the recording file. If you want to
edit or remove Zoom-n-Pan effects, add the effects in Camtasia Studio.
See Also:
• Recorder Zoom Tab
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Standard View
Camtasia Recorder is in Standard view by default. Standard view shows the Recorder menu, enabled toolbars, and the
video statistics in the properties area.
Compact View
Compact view only shows the menu bar and enabled toolbars.
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Edit
Use Camtasia Studio to arrange and edit clips on the Timeline to build your video. Use the Timeline as the primary
working area for editing your video. You can import still images, recording files, video clips, and audio tracks into
Camtasia Studio to include on the Timeline.
Enhance your video by adding effects, for example callouts and captions. Use SmartFocus to zoom in on a portion of
the video to engage your users.
For the best video editing, complete your edits in the following order.
1. Import still images, video clips, recording files, and audio tracks and arrange the clips on the Timeline. See
Import Media and Zipped Projects.
2. Make basic edits to clips on the Timeline: Cut and split a clip, move clips, add a marker, etc. See Basic
Timeline Edits.
3. Record camera video or add a Picture-in-Picture to the video. See Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording.
4. Edit the audio: Add voice narration and audio enhancements. See Edit Audio.
5. Add title clips and transitions. See Create a Title Clip and Add a Transition.
6. Apply SmartFocus and add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to zoom in on the recording to draw viewers’ attention to
specific items within the video. See SmartFocus Overview.
7. Add effects, such as callouts, flash quizzes and surveys, and captions. See Add a Callout, Add a Caption,
and Flash Quiz and Survey.
Continue with the following topics:
• Create a Camtasia Studio Project
• Import Media and Zipped Projects
• Timeline Overview
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Edit Audio
• Add Effects
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To import media
1. From the Camtasia Studio Task List, click Import Media.
2. Select the file(s) to import. Hold <CTRL> to select multiple files.
3. Click Open. The media appears as clips in the Clip Bin.
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Project Settings
File > Project Settings
The Project Settings dialog box appears the first time you add a clip to the Timeline. Define the preset for editing and
the resizing options for your video.
Presets
The Camtasia Studio default presets contain dimensions and production settings optimized for the distribution of your
video. Select a preset during the editing process to preview how your final video will look produced at that size.
Select one of the following preset options:
• Preset dimensions. See Select a Preset for Editing.
• Custom dimensions. See Select Custom Dimensions.
• Recording source clip dimensions. See Select Current Recording Dimensions.
For best results, use the same preset selected in the Project Settings dialog box to produce your final video.
If you do not like the look of your video in the Preview Window, select a different preset in the Project Settings
dialog box and edit the effects added before producing your final video.
See Also: Produce a Video using a Production Preset.
Resizing Options
If you select a preset with dimensions smaller than the dimensions of the source clip, the resizing options are enabled.
Camtasia Studio resizes all clips on the Timeline to the dimensions selected in the Project Settings dialog box.
You can preview what the final video will look like produced at the dimensions selected. Select one of the following
resizing options:
• Select the Change the video dimensions and apply SmartFocus option to automatically generate Zoom-n-Pan
keyframes for all clips added to the Timeline. Apply SmartFocus to optimize viewing at the dimensions selected.
See SmartFocus Overview.
• Select the Change the video dimensions option to change the video dimensions, but not apply SmartFocus.
With this option, you can still apply SmartFocus later. See Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline and Apply
SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline.
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See Also:
• Preview Window Overview
• Select a Preset for Editing
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Select a Preset for Editing
For best results, use the same preset selected in the Project Settings dialog box to produce your final video.
If you do not like the look of your video in the Preview Window, select a different preset in the Project Settings
dialog box and edit the effects added before producing your final video.
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Select Current Recording Dimensions
The Recording Dimensions preset shows the original dimensions for the source clip.
See Also:
• Preview Window Overview
• Project Settings
• Produce a Video using Custom Production Settings
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Moving clips may affect other projects that reference these files. Do not move media files associated with
multiple projects.
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Task List. Provides access to recording, Timeline editing, and production options. See Task List
Overview.
Clip Bin. Holds all video, audio, and image clips imported into a project. See Clip Bin Overview.
Preview Window. Plays clips from the Clip Bin or the Timeline and gives a preview of what the video
would look like produced with the current Project Settings. See Preview Window Overview.
Timeline toolbar. Provides access to basic editing options such as splitting the video, making cuts,
adding audio tracks, and adjusting the volume. See Timeline Toolbar.
Timeline. Use the Timeline for editing and assembling the video. Represents the sequence of all clips
and elements in a video. See Timeline Overview.
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Option Description
New Screen Opens Camtasia Recorder to make a new screen recording.
Recording
New Voice Opens the Voice Narration page to record voice narration. Camtasia Studio synchronizes
Recording the voice narration with the clips on the Timeline. See Record Voice Narration.
New PowerPoint Opens Microsoft PowerPoint® to record a PowerPoint presentation. See Record
Recording PowerPoint Presentations.
Import Media Select the image, audio, or video files to import into the Clip Bin. See Import Media and
Zipped Projects.
Recent Projects Displays the last three projects opened. To open another project, click the more… link.
Tutorial Videos Links to tutorial videos to get you started in Camtasia Studio.
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See Also:
• Add Effects
• Produce and Share a Video
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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
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Change the Clip Bin View
Thumbnail View
The Thumbnail view displays an image of the clips.
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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.
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Sort Media in the Clip Bin
See Also:
• Clip Bin Overview
• Import Media and Zipped Projects
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Extract an AVI and WMV from a CAMREC Recording
The Extract Camrec Contents option allows you to extract the screen and camera recording files from within the
CAMREC file.
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• Preview Window Playback Controls
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Preview Window Playback Controls
Preview Window Option Description
Button
Play from Starts the video from the beginning of the clip or Timeline.
beginning
Play Starts the video from the current position on the Timeline. Click
again to pause the playback.
Stop Stops the video.
Previous Clip Moves the scrubber to the beginning of the previous clip on the
Timeline.
Step Rewinds the video frame by frame.
Backward
Step Forward Moves forwards the video frame by frame.
Next Clip Moves the scrubber to the beginning of the next clip on the
Timeline.
Scrubber Indicates the playback progress of the video.
Timecode Shows the current time the seek bar is referencing within the
video and the length of the Timeline. The timecode displays in
Hours: Minutes: Seconds; Frames.
See Also:
• Preview Window Overview
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Timeline Overview
The Timeline represents the sequence of all clips and elements in a video. Use the Timeline for editing and assembling
the video.
The Timeline controls the timing and sequence of each clip. You can add or remove clips from the Timeline, edit frames,
include sound, add effects and enhancements, and much more. The different color icons on the Timeline represent
elements such as quizzes, callouts, zoom effects, etc.
When you first start a project, the Timeline is empty. Drag clips from the Clip Bin to the Timeline to begin a project.
Option Description
Timeline Toolbar Tools used to clip or split the video, adjust the sound, automatically generate
Zoom-n-Pan keyframes based on movement in the video, zoom in or out on a
clip, or to view additional tracks. See Timeline Toolbar for a description of these
options.
Seek Bar Indicates the current frame selected on the Timeline. This frame displays in the
Preview Window. Drag the seek bar to change the current frame selected in the
video. See Select Part of the Timeline.
Time Reference Time ruler used for referencing the time within the video. The tick marks along
Area the ruler scale according to the zoom level.
Tracks A track represents the sequence of all clips and elements of a particular type in a
video. See Show a Track on the Timeline.
Lock icons Locks a track to prevent the editing or changing of the clips or elements on that
track. See Lock a Track on the Timeline.
See Also:
• Timeline Views
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Working with Elements on the Timeline
• Timeline Tracks
• Timeline Hotkeys
• Use the Timeline to Search the Video
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Button Option Description
Show Storyboard/Show Switch between the Timeline view and Storyboard
Timeline view. See Timeline Views.
Zoom Out Zoom out on the Timeline. Fully zoomed out shows
the entire Timeline.
Cut Selection Delete a selection from the video on the Timeline.
See Cut a Clip on the Timeline.
Split Split the clip at the position of the seek bar. See Split
a Clip on the Timeline.
Fade In Fade in the volume on the audio tracks.
See Also:
• Use the Timeline to Search the Video
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Working with Elements on the Timeline
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Timeline Views
To change the Timeline view, click the toggle button on the Timeline toolbar:
Timeline view
Timeline view displays the sequence of all clips and elements in a project. The Timeline view is the primary working
view.
Storyboard view
Storyboard view displays thumbnail images of clips and graphic representations of the transitions in a project.
See Also:
• Show a Track on the Timeline
• Use the Timeline to Search the Video
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Working with Elements on the Timeline
• Add a Transition
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Timeline Tracks
Drag a clip from the Clip Bin to the Timeline to add the clip to the designated track. A track represents the sequence of
all clips and elements of a particular type in a video.
Track Description
Markers Double-click the marker on the Timeline to edit the marker name. See Add a Marker.
Captions Shows a small portion of the caption appears on the Timeline. Double-click on a caption to
access the Captions page. See Add a Caption.
Video Shows the video clips including Camtasia Recording files, Title clips and images.
Audio 1 Shows the audio associated with the video clips on the Video track. The audio displays as a
waveform.
Audio 2 Shows additional audio files added to the Timeline. The audio displays as a waveform.
Audio 3 Shows additional audio files added to the Timeline. The audio displays as a waveform.
Effects Zoom-n-Pan keyframes, callouts, and quizzes appear on individual tracks. See Working with
Elements on the Timeline.
Elements on the Timeline link to the main video track. If you move a clip on the Video track,
the elements move with the clip on the Timeline.
PIP Shows the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) clips. Double-click on a PIP clip to access the PIP page. See
Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording.
PIP Audio Shows the audio associated with any video clips on the PIP track. The audio displays as a
waveform.
See Also:
• Show a Track on the Timeline
• Lock a Track on the Timeline
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Show a Track on the Timeline
A track represents the sequence of all clips and elements of a particular type in a video. By default, the Video and Audio
1 tracks appear on the Timeline. When you add a clip or element to the Timeline, the track shows within the Timeline.
You can show or hide a particular track as you work on the Timeline.
Timeline edits can still affect hidden tracks. See Lock a Track on the Timeline.
See Also:
• Lock a Track on the Timeline
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Timeline Hotkeys
Option Hotkey
Play/Pause <Spacebar>
Zoom In <CTRL + Plus> or <CTRL + Mouse Scroll Wheel Up>
Zoom Out <CTRL + Minus> or <CTRL + Mouse Scroll Wheel Down>
Zoom to Fit <CTRL + F9>
Zoom to Selection <CTRL + F10>
Step Forward <CTRL + Left Arrow> (hold these keys down to fast forward)
Step Backward <CTRL + Right Arrow> (hold these keys down to rewind)
Select Next Clip <CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + Right Arrow>
Select Previous Clip <CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + Left Arrow>
Select from the current point to <CTRL + SHIFT + END>
the end of the Timeline
Select from the current point to <CTRL + SHIFT + HOME>
the beginning of the Timeline
Previous Marker <CTRL + [>
Next Marker <CTRL + ]>
See Also:
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Timeline Overview
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Use the Timeline to Search the Video
To search for a specific frame within the video, you can:
• Click the Play button and the Pause button in the Preview Window.
• Drag the scrubber in the Preview Window to a specific location in the video. The Preview Window and the
Timeline update to the selected frame.
• Use the left and right arrow keys to move the seek bar on the Timeline to the desired frame. The Preview
Window updates to the selected frame.
• Click any location on the Timeline. The seek bar moves to that location. The Preview Window updates to the
selected frame.
See Also:
• Basic Timeline Edits
• Timeline Overview
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Select Part of the Timeline
Select a portion of the Timeline to apply edits to specific areas of the video. For example, select a portion to cut.
See Also:
• Lock a Track on the Timeline
• Basic Timeline Edits
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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.
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Element Icons
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
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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)
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Delete an Element from the Timeline
Deleting an element such as a callout or quiz permanently deletes the element from the Timeline.
Click the Undo button to restore the element deleted from the Timeline.
See Also:
• Remove a Clip from the Timeline
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Edits completed on the Timeline do not affect the clips in the Clip Bin. The Clip Bin maintains the original files.
See Also:
• Timeline Overview
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To lock a track
Click the Unlock button next to the track name to lock the track.
To unlock a track
Click the Lock button next to the track name to unlock the track.
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Edits completed on the Timeline do not affect the clips in the Clip Bin. The Clip Bin maintains the original files.
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2. Place your mouse cursor over the beginning or end of the clip or element on the Timeline.
3. A handle appears. Click and drag with the handle to mark-in or mark-out the clip or element.
See Also:
• Change the Duration of a Clip or Element
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Use caution when editing and arranging the two split clips on the Timeline. Both clips have the same name.
See Also:
• Basic Timeline Edits
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• Two new clips (one containing the extended frame and one containing the remainder of the original clip
following the extended frame) when you extend the frame within a clip.
To extend a frame
1. Position the seek bar to the frame on the Timeline to extend.
2. Right-click on the clip and choose Extend Frame.
3. The Extend Frame dialog box appears. Select the duration for the frame (in seconds) by using the arrow
buttons.
4. Click OK.
See Also:
• Basic Timeline Edits
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Do not change the speed of a video clip if the video clip includes audio. Changing the clip speed can cause the
audio to become out-of-sync with the video.
Example clip speed percentages: 100% is the original clip speed, 200% is 2 times the original clip speed, 50% is
half the clip speed, etc.
See Also:
• Basic Timeline Edits
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Use the Save Frame As option to save the Title Clip as a .bmp file and insert it into your current project or
future projects.
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Click the Undo button to restore the clip deleted from the Timeline.
See Also:
• Delete an Element from the Timeline
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Add a Marker
You can add markers during a .camrec recording in Camtasia Recorder or while editing in Camtasia Studio. Insert
markers to:
• Set points to split a long video into multiple videos. See Would You Like to Produce Multiple Files?
• Create recording notes (for example, mark a pause in the recording to cut out during editing).
• Create navigation points. When you produce the video with the Table of Contents option, the markers appear as
interactive hyperlinks.
Enter a name for the marker. The marker name appears within the interactive Table of Contents in a produced
video.
Marker Options
Option Description
Move a marker Drag the marker to a new location on the Timeline.
Delete a marker Right-click on a marker on the Timeline and select Delete From Timeline.
Remove all markers Choose Edit > Remove All Markers. Click Yes in the dialog that appears.
from the Timeline
Edit the marker name Double-click on a marker on the Timeline.
Split at all markers Automatically splits clips on the Timeline into multiple clips based on the location of the
markers. Camtasia Studio cannot split markers placed at the beginning of a clip or
during a callout, transition, etc. Choose Edit > Split All Markers.
See Also:
• Would You Like to Create a Table of Contents?
• ExpressShow TOC Options
• Marker Options
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Edit Audio
Camtasia Studio allows you to record and edit audio after recording.
• Fade In : Fade in the volume on the audio tracks. The speed of the fade depends on the size of the selection.
• Fade Out : Fade out the volume on the audio tracks. The speed of the fade depends on the size of the
selection.
• Volume Up : Increase the volume of the audio tracks on the Timeline by 25%.
• Volume Down : Decrease the volume of the audio tracks on the Timeline by 25%.
• Replace with Silence : Replace the audio selection on the Timeline with silence. See Mute the Audio
Track.
Lock the audio tracks on the Timeline for the tracks you do not want to edit. See Lock a Track on the Timeline.
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If you Record to Audio 1, the Voice Narration recording overwrites any existing audio associated with the clips
on the Video 1 track. If you record to Audio 2 or Audio 3, the Voice Narration adds the audio clip to the Timeline
and the Clip Bin and plays in conjunction with any existing audio on the Audio 1 track.
Add all clips and complete the necessary edits to the Timeline before recording voice narration.
1. You must have clips on the Timeline and a microphone set up before you can record voice narration.
2. Position the seek bar to the frame on the Timeline to start recording the voice narration or drag the seek bar to
highlight a section of the Timeline.
3. Click the Voice Narration link in the Task List.
4. The Voice Narration page appears. Select the Voice Narration Options.
5. Click Start Recording.
6. Begin narrating the clip(s) using the playback in the Preview Window as your guide.
7. The recording automatically stops when the recording criteria is met. A Save dialog box appears. Name the
audio clip and click Save.
8. Click Finished.
Audio Track 2 or Audio Track 3: Adds the audio clip to the Timeline and to the Clip Bin and plays with the existing
audio on Audio 1.
Audio Track 1: Overwrites the current audio clip.
See Also:
• Voice Narration Options
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Voice Narration Options
Option Description
Start Recording Begins recording Voice Narration. The clips on the Timeline play in the
Preview Window.
Stop Recording Ends the Voice Narration recording. The Save dialog appears.
Extend Current Frame Extends the current frame to continue the voice narration. Use this option
when the video includes a frame that is only shown for a short time but needs
an extended narration. See Extend the Frame of a Video Clip.
See Also:
• Record Voice Narration
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If you click the Replace with Silence button without making a selection first, you replace the entire Timeline
with silence.
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Audio Enhancements
Task List >Audio Enhancements
Audio Enhancements help you automatically improve the quality of the audio on the Timeline. Audio enhancements
apply to the entire Timeline, not to a selection or individual clip.
See Also:
• Remove Background Noise
• Even Out Volume Levels on the Timeline
• Vocal Enhancements
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Even Out Volume Levels on the Timeline
The Even out volume levels option adjusts the volume of the audio on the Timeline to a standard level. Use the Even
out volume levels when the recording level between audio clips varies greatly.
Typically, use one of the standard volume variation options (high, medium, low) to improve the audio quality.
To use an advanced custom setting, select Custom from the Settings dropdown list or click Show advanced options.
• Ratio: Sets the compression slope which determines how the output signal changes in relation to the input signal
once the input signal exceeds the threshold.
• Threshold: Sets the level above which signals are compressed or limited. Increasing the threshold clamps
signals at a higher level, reducing the amount of compression or limiting.
• Gain: Process of reducing dynamics lowers the signal’s overall level. The gain control compensates by adding
increasing output gain, or signal level.
See Also:
• Audio Enhancements
• Remove Background Noise
• Vocal Enhancements
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Remove Background Noise
Background noises, such as the hum of the computer, people talking nearby, etc. can affect the quality of the audio in a
recording. Use the Remove background noise option in Audio Enhancements to reduce background noise for the audio
on the Timeline.
5. The color of the audio waveform changes from teal to burgundy. Click Play in the Preview Window to listen
to the new audio. While the video is playing, check and uncheck the Restore Noise option to hear a
comparison of the audio quality before and after applying the option.
6. Click OK.
If you are not satisfied with the quality of the audio, you can manually remove background noise.
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Adjust Sensitivity Slider
Use the Adjust Sensitivity slider if the noise reduction process caused the audio quality to degrade. Degradation may
occur if the noise removal occurred over a selection without true silence. In this case, use the slider to reduce the
sensitivity to restore some of the audio quality.
See Also:
• Audio Enhancements
• Even Out Volume Levels
• Vocal Enhancements
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Vocal Enhancements
Use the vocal enhancements to remove audible mouse clicks, fix clipping on the audio track, and optimize the audio for
a male or female voice.
Optimize for
The Optimize for option can help remove the sibilance (hissing noise from “s” sounds) and plosives (popping noise
from “p” sounds). This option can also minimize loud bass sounds that occur when a microphone is held too close while
speaking. You can choose to optimize the vocal enhancement for a male or a female voice.
Remove
Attempts to lessen distortion caused by the following:
• Clipping: Cuts off the peaks of the recorded audio when the audio volume reaches too high of a level. Clipping
results in an audible distortion in the audio.
• Clicks: Removes recorded artifacts that sound like clicks.
• Click Sensitivity: Use the slider to set the threshold for the filter.
See Also:
• Audio Enhancements
• Even Out Volume Levels
• Remove Background Noise
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Add Effects
An element is an instance of an effect on the Timeline. Effects enhance your video. We recommend adding effects to
your video after completing all edits to the clips and audio on the Timeline.
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To include an image as the background in the title clip, check the Image option and click the Browse button to
select an image file. .bmp, .gif, .jpg, and .png file formats are supported.
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SmartFocus Overview
SmartFocus is ideal for videos where the source clip or recording dimensions are large (ex. full screen recording) and
you want to produce the final video at smaller dimensions (ex. for the Web or for an iPod). If you produce at dimensions
smaller than the dimensions of the source clip, the content in the video may be too small and difficult to view.
SmartFocus allows you to quickly change video dimensions for different destinations. SmartFocus automatically
generates Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to optimize viewing at any dimension.
SmartFocus collects data about the actions completed and the cursor movement in the recording. SmartFocus predicts
where to add zoom effects, saving you time to manually find and insert all the frames to zoom or pan.
SmartFocus only applies to .camrec files recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or later. You can manually
add Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to all clips on the Timeline.
For more information about applying SmartFocus and creating Zoom-n-Pan keyframes, see:
• Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline
• Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
• Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline
SmartFocus only applies to .camrec files recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or later.
SmartFocus automatically generates Zoom-n-Pan keyframes on the Timeline based on the cursor movement and action
in a recording.
Choose any of the following to apply SmartFocus to all clips on the Timeline:
• Select the Change the video dimensions and apply SmartFocus option in the Project Settings dialog box to
automatically apply SmartFocus to clips as they are added to the Timeline. See Project Settings.
See Also:
• SmartFocus Overview
• Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
• Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
• Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
SmartFocus only applies to .camrec files recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or later
You can apply SmartFocus to individual clips on the Timeline to automatically generate Zoom-n-Pan keyframes based
on the mouse cursor movement and action in the recording file.
If you recorded clips on the Timeline at larger dimensions than the other clips on the Timeline, apply
SmartFocus to the larger clips to get better viewing results in the final video.
1. Right-click on a clip on the Timeline.
2. Choose Apply SmartFocus to Clip from the context menu.
SmartFocus adds the Zoom-n-Pan keyframes onto the Zoom track on the Timeline.
See Also:
• Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline
• SmartFocus Overview
• Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
• Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Zoom-n-Pan > Add Keyframe button
Use Zoom-n-Pan on certain areas of the video to allow your audience to see important screen movement or actions. The
Zoom-n-Pan option works by inserting keyframes that tell Camtasia Studio when to zoom in and when to zoom out.
Use the Add Keyframe button to insert:
• Additional Zoom-n-Pan keyframes onto the Timeline after applying SmartFocus.
• Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to add zoom effects to clips if you did not apply SmartFocus.
SmartFocus only applies Zoom-n-Pan keyframes to .camrec clips recorded with Camtasia Recorder version 5.0 or
later.
3. The Zoom-n-Pan Properties page opens. Click the Add Keyframe button .
4. Click Finished.
See Also:
• Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline.
• Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
• SmartFocus Overview
• Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Button Option
Add Keyframe: Adds a new Zoom-n-Pan keyframe to the Timeline at the location of the seek bar. See
Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe.
Delete Keyframe: Removes the keyframe from the Timeline.
Full Screen: Cancels the selected Zoom-n-Pan keyframe and zooms out to the full screen dimensions.
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Apply SmartFocus: Automatically generates Zoom-n-Pan keyframes for .camrec clips on the Timeline.
See Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline and SmartFocus Overview.
Zoom Options: Global zoom options. See Zoom Options.
See Also:
• Change the Zoom Scale
• Change the Zoom Duration
• Advanced Zoom Options
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Change the Zoom Scale
Click the Full Screen button to cancel the Zoom-n-Pan keyframe and to zoom out to the full screen
dimensions.
Zoom In (200%)
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See Also:
• SmartFocus Overview
• Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline
• Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
• Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
• Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Change the Zoom Position
See Also:
• SmartFocus Overview
• Apply SmartFocus to Entire Timeline
• Apply SmartFocus to Individual Clips on Timeline
• Manually Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
• Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
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Change the Zoom Duration
To adjust the default duration, click the Zoom Options button on the Zoom-n-Pan Properties page. See Zoom
Options.
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Add a Callout
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Callouts > Add Callout button
Callouts are graphics that appear on top of a video. Use callouts to draw attention to an important object or process on
the screen. Combined with text, callouts can give additional tutorial or instructional information.
Add a Flash Hotspot to a callout to add interactivity when produced as a Flash movie. With the Flash Hotspot option,
make chapters in the video the viewer can easily jump to or take the viewer to a Web site after watching the video.
Adding other effects to the video does not adjust the screen position for callouts. Adding Zoom-n-Pan or
SmartFocus keyframes may require you to edit the position of the callout.
See Also:
• Change the Size or Position of a Callout
• Add Flash Hotspots to a Callout
• Use a Callout to Blur the Screen
• Create a Custom Callout
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Change the Size or Position of a Callout
Enter a specific width and height into the Width and Height fields on the Callout Properties page to change the size of
the callout.
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Enter an x-coordinate and y-coordinate value into the X and Y fields on the Callout Properties page to change the
callout’s screen position.
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Add Flash Hotspots to a Callout
To add a callouts with Flash Hotspots to your video, you must produce to the Flash output.
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Flash Hotspot Properties
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Callouts > Add Callout > Make Flash hotspot > Flash Hotspot Properties
button
Option Description
Pause at end of callout The viewer must take an action (click to continue, go to frame at
time, go to marker, jump to URL) to continue viewing the video.
Click to continue The viewer must click the callout to continue watching the video.
Go to frame at time The viewer goes to a specific frame in the video either when the
video reaches the end of the callout or the viewer clicks on the
callout.
Go to marker The viewer jumps to a specific marker within the video.
Use the dropdown list to select the marker to jump to when the
viewer clicks on the callout.
Jump to URL Opens a Web address. Enter the URL to open in the Web browser
when the video reaches the end of the callout or the viewer clicks on
the callout.
Open URL in new browser window Opens the URL entered in the Jump to URL field in a new browser
window.
See Also:
• Add a Callout
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Create a Custom Callout
Create your own custom callout using a .bmp, .gif, .png, or .jpg image file. Use this option to enlarge the cursor for a
portion of the video, include a custom and consistent callout throughout a series of videos, or to use a custom shape or
company logo. The image below shows a video that includes a numbered stamp for the custom callout.
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Callouts > Add Callout > Custom Callouts button > New Custom Callout
button
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Camtasia Studio adds the custom callout to the Type dropdown list on the Callout Properties page.
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Add a Transition
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Transitions
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.
Transitions may add to the total file size. Use a straight cut from one clip to another to avoid increasing the total
video file size.
To add a transition
You can only insert a transition between two clips while in Storyboard view. Videos cannot begin or end with a
transition.
1. Click the Transitions link in the Task List.
2. The Transitions page appears. Double-click on a transition to see the transition in the Preview Window.
3. Drag the transition onto the Storyboard. A transition thumbnail appears between the clips on the Storyboard.
4. Add additional transitions or multiple instances between the remaining clips on the Storyboard.
5. Click Finished.
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Add a Caption
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Captions
The Open Caption option synchronizes audio with onscreen caption text. Use captions to create videos accessible to a
larger audience. With open captioning, you can create videos for:
• Viewers with hearing impairments.
• Viewers that cannot listen to audio.
• International audiences—create subtitles and onscreen translations for non-native speakers.
Captioning Methods
Choose method for creating captions:
• Add captions manually: Manually type each caption into the scripting text box and set Caption Points to
determine where the caption should begin and end. See Add a Caption Manually.
• Add captions by synchronizing the text and audio: Paste a prepared script into the scripting box and
synchronize the captioning with the audio playback. See Add Captions by Synchronizing Text and Audio.
See Also:
• Add a Caption Manually
• Add Captions by Synchronizing Text and Audio
• Caption Options
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Add a Caption Manually
With manual captioning, you type each caption into the scripting text box and set Caption Points to determine the
caption beginning and ending.
Before creating manual captions:
• Complete all necessary editing to the Timeline.
• Become familiar with the audio. You may need to listen to the audio files several times before entering the text
into the scripting box.
When you add a caption manually, you need to replay the clips on the Timeline repeatedly to hear the audio and
simultaneously enter the text into the scripting box.
3. Click Add . A caption point appears in the pane beside the text box.
4. Type the text to appear in the caption. The caption text appears in the Preview Window as you type.
Caption text extending beyond three lines of text turns red. Red indicates the text is not included in the
caption and will not appear in the video. To include the red text, place the text cursor before the first red word
and click the Add button to create another capture point.
5. Click the Play button. When you reach a point in playback where you want to insert a new caption point,
click the Pause button.
6. Place the cursor at the end of the Caption text box.
7. Click Add.
8. A new caption point appears. Type the text to appear in the caption.
9. Repeat for all the caption text.
10. Click Finished.
Captions show on screen in the video until a new caption is entered. To not show any captioning for a portion of
the video, insert a blank caption.
See Also:
• Add Captions by Synchronizing Text and Audio
• Caption Options
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Add Captions by Synchronizing Text and Audio
With the Sync text and audio option, paste a prepared script into the Caption text box and synchronize the captioning
with the audio playback. Add your own text into the captioning text box, such as speaker notes from PowerPoint or a
prepared script from any document. If you paste a prepared script, you can save the text for future use and check for
spelling and grammar errors.
Captions display in the video until you enter a new caption point. Insert a blank caption to not display any
captioning for a portion of the video.
See Also:
• Add a Caption Manually
• Sync Text and Audio Dialog Box
• Caption Options
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Caption Options
Option Example
Overlay captions on the video.
Underlay
Places captions underneath the video.
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Display
Display caption in video.
See Also:
• Add a Caption Manually
• Add Captions by Synchronizing Text and Audio
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You must produce the video as a Flash (SWF) movie file to use the Flash quiz and survey feature.
With Flash quizzes and surveys, you can:
• Include an unlimited number of fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, or short answer questions.
• Enlarge the answer font size to create quizzes and surveys that are readable from a distance.
• Provide up to eight answer options per question.
• Display if the viewer answered correctly when viewers submit their answers.
• Preview the look of your quiz questions on the screen.
• Analyze quiz results via a SCORM-compliant Learning Management System (LMS).
Continue with the following topics:
• Question Types
• Add a Flash Quiz
• Quiz Appearance and Feedback Options
• Add a Flash Survey
• Survey Appearance and Feedback Options
• Edit a Quiz and Survey
• Report Quiz or Survey Results
Question Types
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Flash quiz and survey
Add any of the following question types to your Flash quiz or survey:
• Multiple choice: Requires the quiz or survey taker to select an answer from a list of answers provided.
o Quiz Example: Which color is not a Subtractive Primary Color?
a. Magenta
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Cyan
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o Survey Example: Which method of help do you prefer?
a. Help file
b. Tutorial videos
c. PDF guides
d. Other, please specify
• Fill in the blank: Requires the quiz or survey taker to enter a short answer response to fill in the blank in the
question.
o Quiz Example: The creator of SnagIt and Camtasia Studio, two popular software applications, is _______.
o Survey Example: What state do you live in? Please enter your state.
• Short answer: Requires the quiz or survey taker to enter a short answer response. Commonly used format for
surveys.
o Quiz Example: Enter your email address.
o Survey Example: How can we improve our videos?
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Add a Flash Quiz
Add a Flash quiz to the Timeline as the last step of the editing process.
1. Position the seek bar to a frame on the Timeline.
2. Click the Flash Quiz and Survey link in the Task List.
3. The Flash Quiz and Survey Manager appears. Click the Add Quiz link.
4. The Quiz Appearance and Feedback dialog box appears. Select the options. See Quiz Appearance and
Feedback Options.
5. Select a type of question and click OK. See Question Types.
6. The Question page appears. Enter a question into the Questions text box.
7. If the question is a multiple choice or fill in the blank question, enter the answers into the Answers text box.
When you finish creating the question and answer, choose one of the following links:
• Save question and add another question.
• Save question and return to the manager.
Preview a Question
• In the Flash Quiz and Survey Manager:
Click a question and then click the Preview button. A preview of the question appears in a Web
browser.
• In the Question page:
A preview of the question automatically appears in the Preview Window as you edit a question. Click
the Preview button to test the question in a Web browser.
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Quiz Appearance and Feedback Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Flash quiz and survey
Select from the following options to determine the appearance of each question in a Flash quiz.
Option Description
Quiz name Enter the name for the quiz.
Answer numbering Choose how to number the answers in a multiple choice question
from the dropdown.
Include these questions in quiz score Includes these questions in the quiz score.
Display feedback when questions are Shows feedback to the quiz taker when they submit an answer.
answered
If correct, display Enter the text to appear when the quiz taker submits a correct
answer.
If incorrect, display Enter the text to appear when the quiz taker submits an incorrect
answer.
If incorrect Choose an action to occur if the quiz taker submits an incorrect
answer:
• Continue: Allows the quiz taker to continue to the next
question. If it is the last question, the video continues.
• Jump to time: Takes the user to a specific point in the video.
Enter the time to jump to in Hours: Minutes: Seconds; Frames.
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Add a Flash Survey
Add a Flash survey to the Timeline at the end of the editing process just prior to producing the Flash movie.
1. Position the seek bar to the frame on the Timeline to show the survey in the video.
2. Click the Flash Quiz and Survey link in the Task List.
3. The Flash Quiz and Survey Manager appears. Click the Add Survey link.
4. The Survey Appearance and Feedback dialog box appears. Select the options. See Survey Appearance and
Feedback Options.
5. Select a type of question to add to the survey and click OK. See Question Types.
6. The Question page appears. Enter a question into the Questions text box.
7. If the question is a multiple choice or fill in the blank question, enter the answers into the Answers text box.
When you are finished creating the question and answer, choose one of the following links:
• Save question and add another question
• Save question and return to the manager.
Preview a Question
• In the Flash Quiz and Survey Manager, click to highlight a question and then click the Preview button. A
preview of the question appears in a Web browser.
• On the Question page, a preview of the question automatically appears in the Preview Window as you edit a
question. Click the Preview button to test the question in a Web browser.
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Survey Appearance and Feedback Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Flash quiz and survey
Select from the following options to determine the appearance of each questions in a Flash survey.
Option Description
Survey name Enter the name for the survey.
Answer numbering Choose how to number the answers in a multiple choice question
from the dropdown.
Display feedback when questions are Shows feedback to the survey taker when they submit an answer.
answered
Feedback Enter the text to appear when the survey taker submits a response.
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Edit a Quiz and Survey
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Flash quiz and survey
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Report Quiz or Survey Results
Choose to report the results of the quiz or survey through email or via a SCORM-compliant Learning Management
System (LMS). Select the recording options in the Custom Production Wizard.
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > Flash > Next > Video
Options screen > enable SCORM > Options button
Option Description
No Reporting No reports provided for quizzes or surveys in the video.
Report score using SCORM Produces a packaged eLearning lesson with the video using SCORM. Click the
SCORM Options button to set the options for the eLearning lesson. See
Manifest Options.
Report results through e-mail Reports the results of the quiz or survey to the e-mail address provided. The
answers/responses for each question are included in the e-mail.
Include score in e-mail Reports the overall quiz score in the e-mail.
Disable Quiz Feedback Disables the answer feedback. The quiz or survey taker will not receive
feedback on each question answered.
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 Description
Identifier Uniquely identifies the manifest. An identifier is created by default.
Title Enter the title for the eLearning course.
Description Enter a description for the eLearning course.
Subject Enter a subject for the eLearning course
Version Indicates the version of the manifest. The default is 1.0.
Duration Read-only field that displays the total time to play the eLearning
lesson at its intended speed.
Language Enter the language code for the audience. By default, the language
code is in English.
Lesson Title Enter the title for the lesson.
Produce zip file Zips all elements of the content package into a single archive file
during video production.
Produce unzipped files Keeps all elements of the content package into an unzipped, single
archive file during video production.
Produce both zip file and unzipped files Produces a zipped and an unzipped single archive file of all
elements of the content package during video production.
See Also:
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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 Example
Size
In the Preview Window, drag a
corner of the PIP Clip to resize
the PIP.
Position
In the Preview Window, drag the
PIP clip to the desired location.
Opacity
Drag the slider bar to the
desired opacity percentage.
Border
Check the Include border
option and choose a color.
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PIP Preview
The PIP Preview option is not a production option. The PIP Preview option determines the settings available for
editing.
Choose from the following PIP Preview options:
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To undock the PIP window and move it to a new location, click the undock button in the upper right corner of the Side-
by-Side Preview window.
To dock the window again, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window.
See Also:
• Modify a Picture-in-Picture Recording
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Add Metadata
File > Project Information
Enter additional information about the video project viewable to others and searchable on the Internet. Include
information such as a description of the video content, the author, the publication date, or copyright information.
If the video is uploaded to Screencast.com, you can edit or add to the metadata.
Metadata entered about the project may be viewed by others. Use caution when adding metadata that includes
personal information.
For a detailed definition of these fields, go to the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative Web site.
For a detailed definition of the fields on the iTunes Information tab, go to iTunes RSS Tags.
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Production Presets
Production presets contain a set of production settings optimized for the desired distribution method: Web, CD, Blog,
iPod, iPhone, QuickTime, Windows Media, and Custom. The presets include the video file format, encoding options,
and video size options. Production Presets make the production of videos faster and easier since choosing a Production
Preset bypasses most of the Production Wizard process.
When you produce the video, the Production Wizard automatically selects the preset selected in the Project Settings
dialog box to produce what you previewed during editing. See Project Settings.
Use the same preset when you edit and produce your video.
You can create a custom Production Presets before video production or after the production of the video. Share
production presets to help maintain a consistent look across your team’s or company’s videos. See Produce a Video
using a Production Preset.
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Use the same preset when you edit and produce your video.
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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.
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
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Blog Production Preset
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
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iPhone Production Preset
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
CD Production Preset
We recommend AVI for CD delivery requiring the highest video quality. After you produce the AVI files, use
Pack and Show to bundle the Camtasia Player and Codec for easy delivery on CD-ROM. See Package a Video
as a Pack and Show Executable File.
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
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QuickTime Production Preset
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
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Camtasia Studio saves any changes made to the Camtasia Studio default presets, i.e. Web, Blog, etc. However,
you cannot change the name of the default presets. If you edit a default preset name, Camtasia Studio saves the
changes as a new preset with the name entered.
1. In the Manage Production Presets dialog box, choose a preset.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Step through the Production Preset Wizard. At the end of the wizard, click Finish.
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Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Production Presets > Manage button > New
1. Enter a preset name and description for the preset.
2. Choose the video file format. To include an MP3 or iPod video with this production, check the Additional
Output options.
3. Choose the production settings for the preset. Continue with the topic based on the selected video file output:
o Flash Templates
o Windows Media Encoding Profile
o QuickTime Encoding Options
o AVI Encoding Options
o iPod Options
o MP3 Audio Only
o RealMedia Encoding Options
o Camtasia for RealPlayer Plug-in Encoding Options
o Animated GIF Encoding Options
4. Click Finish.
The Manage Production Presets dialog box appears. The new Production Preset appears in the Project Settings dialog
box and Production Wizard in the dropdown list if you click the All button.
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To create a new production preset after production
1. Create a video in Camtasia Studio using the Custom preset in the Project Settings.
2. Click the Produce video as link in the Task List.
3. Step through the Custom Production Wizard.
4. After producing the video, the Production Results dialog box appears. Click Create a Production Preset
button.
5. The Create Production Preset dialog box appears. Enter a name and description for the preset.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Finish.
The new Production Preset appears in the Project Settings dialog box and Production Wizard in the All dropdown list.
See Also:
• Produce a Video using a Production Preset
• Manage Production Presets
• Share a Production Preset
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Hard drive Store videos on a hard drive, network drive, Provide a link to the video to share the video with
or other or other source. others instead of attaching the actual file. Enables
you to produce longer videos.
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Additional Include any of the following with the produced The additional output appears at the bottom of the
Output video file for viewers to download: video file for download.
Create MP3 File: Produces only the audio
portion of the recording. Select the audio
format from the dropdown list.
Create M4V File: Produces a copy of the
produced video for playback on iPod, iPhone,
or on iTunes.
PPT: Select the original PowerPoint
presentation to include for download.
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Video Content
• My video includes screen recording: Clips on the Timeline include recordings of the computer desktop or
applications.
• My video includes PIP or full motion video: Clips on the Timeline include real-world camera video, such as
Picture-in-Picture, high-motion video, or photographic images.
• My video includes a PowerPoint recording: Clips on the Timeline include a recording of a Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation.
Audio Content
• My audio includes voice narration: The audio track on the Timeline includes someone speaking.
• My audio includes music or sound effects: The audio track on the Timeline includes background music sound
effects such as mouse click or keyboard sounds.
Continue with Optimize for File Size or Video Quality? to complete the Production Wizard.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
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Click the Preview button to preview a thirty second sample of the production settings. See Preview the
Production Settings.
The video dimensions options appear when the original video dimensions are too large for the distribution method
selected. See Video Dimensions.
Video Dimensions
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Recommend my production settings > How will you
distribute your video > What type of content does your Timeline include? > Next
The Video dimensions options appear when the original video dimensions are too large for the distribution method
selected. If Camtasia Studio recommends a Flash output, such as SWF or FLV, the Video Dimension options do not
appear.
The Video dimensions options list the Original video dimensions (i.e. the dimensions of the largest clip on the
Timeline) and the Final video dimensions (i.e. the production dimensions for the final video). The dimensions for the
produced video may change for distribution methods where file size matters, such as Web and Email.
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Adjust the slider to specify the overall audio quality level in relation to the file size.
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Flash Template Appearance
Choose a Flash Template to define the layout of the produced video based on the elements in the video such as markers,
Flash quizzes, and Picture-in-Picture (PIP). If the Timeline contains markers or a Flash quiz, you can include a table of
contents (TOC) in the produced video. The Preview area updates to show the Flash template selected.
In the Custom production settings option of the Production Wizard, click the Flash Options button to set the options for
the Flash file format, table of contents, controls, etc. See Flash Options.
See Also:
• Flash Templates (Recommend My Production Settings)
• Flash Templates
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Flash Template Theme
The theme defines the look of the video controller and wrapper. The theme selected appears in the Preview area.
• Glass:
• Matte:
• Classic:
• Onyx:
The Onyx theme is the only option available for ExpressShow templates.
See Also:
• Flash Templates (Recommend My Production Settings)
• Flash Templates
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Flash Template Size
Choose the maximum dimensions for the produced video from the Fit in dropdown. The dimensions include the main
video, any side-by-side video, table of contents, playback controls and the player wrapper. The Fit in option ensures
that you cannot exceed the maximum width and height.
You can decrease the actual dimensions for the video to fit into the size selected in this field. However, you can
never make the video larger than the size selected.
Click the Change Dimensions button for more options for resizing the final video’s dimensions in the Video
Dimensions-Preview dialog box. See Change Dimensions.
You can change the following read-only fields in the Video Dimensions-Preview dialog box:
• Video: The dimensions of the main video in pixels.
• PIP/TOC: The dimensions of the side-by-side PIP video in pixels.
• Controls: The dimensions of the playback controls and player wrapper in pixels. This value will always be the
same as the width of the main video and 55 pixels in height.
• Total: The total size of the produced video including the main video, any side-by-side video, table of contents,
playback controls, and the player wrapper. These dimensions will always be less than or equal to the Fit in size.
See Also:
• Flash Templates (Recommend My Production Settings)
• Flash Templates
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Change Dimensions
Produce video as > Recommend my production settings > Web option > Optimize for file size or video
quality? > Optimize for file size or audio quality? > Flash Templates > Change Dimensions button
Produce video as > Custom production settings > Flash (SWF/FLV) > Flash Templates > Change
Dimensions button
The Video Dimensions-Preview dialog box allows you to resize the maximum dimensions for the produced video file
including the dimensions of the main video and the dimensions of the side-by-side video.
As you change the settings in Video Dimensions-Preview dialog box, the video preview reflects the current changes.
You cannot resize embedded PIP video using this option. You can resize embedded PIP video on the Timeline
prior to production.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
• Flash Template Size
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Continue with Where Would You Like to Save Your Video? to complete the Production Wizard.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
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Continue with Complete the Camtasia Studio Production Wizard to complete the Production Wizard.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
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Production is Complete
The video plays back for your review and the Production is Complete screen appears. The Production settings area lists
a summary of the settings used to produce the video.
If you produce an additional output, such as iPod, PowerPoint, or MP3 file, a dialog box appears to playback the video
for your review. Download the ancillary files from the links at the bottom of the dialog box.
• If you are satisfied with your video, choose Yes and click Next.
• If you are not satisfied with your video, click the Tips for better quality and file size link to watch a tutorial
video to improve future video productions. Choose No to produce your video again using different settings.
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Additional Outputs
Choose any of the following additional outputs to include with the produced video file for viewers to download:
• Create MP3 File: Produces only the audio portion of the recording. Select the audio format from the dropdown
list.
• Create M4V File: Produces a copy of the produced video for playback on an iPod, iPhone, or in iTunes.
• PPT: Select the original PowerPoint presentation to include for download.
The additional output appears at the bottom of the video file for download.
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Flash Templates
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Next
Adobe Flash is a cross-platform video file format that plays on any computer that has the Adobe Flash Player. Flash is
ideal for publishing videos on the Web.
Select the following Flash template options:
• Choose a Flash Template to define the layout of the produced video based on the elements in the video such as
markers, Flash quizzes, and Picture-in-Picture (PIP). See Flash Template Appearance and Flash Template
Examples.
• Choose the Flash Options.
• Choose a Theme to define the look of the video controller and wrapper. See Flash Template Theme.
• Choose the maximum dimensions for the produced video from the Fit in dropdown list. See Flash Template
Size.
The Preview area shows a sample of the Flash template, theme, and Flash options selected. See Flash Template
Preview.
To complete the Production Wizard, continue with Video Options.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
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Flash Template Examples
The elements on the Timeline determine which Flash Template options appear in the dropdown list. To choose the
advanced controls for the produced video, click the Flash Options button on the Flash Templates screen. See Flash
Options.
One video with TOC Produces one video with embedded playback controls and a
table of contents. The table of contents entries are created
from any markers, quizzes, or surveys on the Timeline.
One video with PIP Produces a main video with an embedded picture-in-picture
(PIP) video and the embedded playback controls.
One video with PIP Produces a main video with an embedded picture-in-picture
and TOC (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-by- Produces a main video with a picture-in-picture (PIP) video
side located to the side of the main video and embedded playback
controls.
Two Videos side-by- Produces a main video with a picture-in-picture (PIP) video
side with TOC 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.
ExpressShow Produces a main video into a single SWF file or FLV file with
embedded playback controls.
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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.
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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
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Flash Options
Produce video as > Custom production settings > 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
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Flash Options Video Tab
Produce video as > Custom production settings > 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.
SWF Options
Option Description
Colors The Automatic option (default) preserves the highest color settings of all the clips on the
Timeline. To decrease the file size of the video, select a lower color depth.
Decreasing the color depth degrades the quality of the produced video.
Frame rate The Automatic option (default) preserves the highest frame rate of all the clips on the
Timeline. To decrease the file size of the video, select a lower frame rate.
Decreasing the frame rate to reduce the bandwidth needed by the video stream may
cause the video to appear choppy during playback.
Use JPEG JPEG compression loses some image quality. 100% is the highest quality of the
compression and compressed video and 10% is the lowest. Higher image quality results in larger file sizes for
Quality Slider the produced video.
Compressed SWF (ExpressShow template only) Compresses the SWF video file. Disable the Compressed
(Recommended) SWF option when embedding the produced video into a PDF or PowerPoint presentation.
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Option Description
Frame rate The Automatic option (default) preserves the highest frame rate of all the clips on the
Timeline. To decrease the size of the video, select a lower frame rate.
Decreasing the frame rate to reduce the bandwidth needed by the video stream may
cause the video to appear choppy during playback.
Max bitrate Determines the overall size of the video by setting a maximum of bytes per second to use.
A lower max bitrate creates smaller files but may produce lower quality video. Choosing the
No maximum option results in the highest quality video.
Bitrate control Attempts to achieve better compression by varying the bitrates used to encode different
parts of the video.
Variable 1-Pass: Analyzes and encodes the video in one pass.
Variable 2-Pass: Attempts to achieve better compression by analyzing the video prior to
encoding. The encoding process takes longer, but may produce a smaller file.
Constant: Analyzes and encodes the video at the fastest rate, but generally results in the
largest produced video.
Video quality Specifies the quality of the compressed video, where 100% is the highest quality and 10%
is the lowest. The higher the image quality adjustment, the larger the file size of the
produced video.
For most screen capture videos, 80% (the default), is the best choice.
Video codec Flash Player 8 and later supports the VP6 codec and produces smaller files with better
quality.
Producing using the VP6 codec results in a better image quality and file size than the
H.263 codec.
Key frame rate Determines how often (in seconds) to include a keyframe in the video stream. You can only
seek to keyframes in a FLV due to the limitations of the Adobe Flash Player. To set the
keyframe, enter the number of seconds.
The lower the keyframe rate, the more precise the seeking. However, a lower keyframe rate
results in significantly larger files. As a result, the video file is larger and seeking within the
video is more precise.
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Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates > Flash Options button >
PIP tab
Use the Flash Options PIP tab to customize the compression, codec, and bit rate of the video clips on the PIP track. The
PIP tab appears if you select a Flash template with a PIP (example: one video with TOC and PIP).
Option Description
Frame rate The Automatic option (default) preserves the highest frame rate of all the clips on the
Timeline. To decrease the size of the video, select a lower frame rate.
Lowering the frame rate to reduce the bandwidth needed by the video stream may
cause the video to appear choppy during playback.
Max bitrate Determines the overall size of the video by setting a maximum of bytes per second to use.
A lower max bitrate creates smaller files but may produce lower quality video. For medium
quality, choose 300. For low quality, choose 100. Choosing the No maximum option results
in the highest quality video.
Bitrate control Attempts to achieve better compression by varying the bitrates used to encode different
parts of the video.
Variable 1-Pass: Analyzes and encodes the video in one pass.
Variable 2-Pass: Attempts to achieve better compression by analyzing the video prior to
encoding. The encoding process takes longer, but may produce a smaller file.
Constant: Analyzes and encodes the video at the fastest rate, but generally results in the
largest produced video.
Video quality Specifies the quality of the compressed video, where 100% is the highest quality and 10%
is the lowest. The higher the image quality adjustment, the larger the file size of the
produced video.
Video codec Select the following video codec based on the version of the Flash Player used for playback
of the video:
• Flash Player 6: Choose the Legacy SWF Output Flash template.
• Flash Player 7: VP6
• Flash Player 8 and later: VP6
Producing using the VP6 codec takes longer than producing with the H.263 codec and
results in a better image quality and file size.
Key frame rate Determines how often (in seconds) to include a keyframe in the video stream. You can only
seek to keyframes in a FLV due to the limitations of the Adobe Flash Player. To set the
keyframe, enter the number of seconds.
The lower the keyframe rate, the more precise the seeking. However, a lower keyframe rate
results in significantly larger files. As a result, the video file is larger and seeking within the
video is more precise.
Background image Choose a background image to show within the video when the PIP video is not present.
Use a background image to show a corporate logo, a Web site address, etc.
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Flash Options Audio Tab
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates > Flash Options button >
Audio tab
Use the Flash Options Audio tab to customize the audio format and attributes of the Flash video.
Option Description
Encode Audio Remove the check mark from the Encode Audio box if you do not want to include audio in the
video you produce.
Audio Format Choose the type of audio format to include with this video. The Audio Attributes dialog box
reflects the default settings.
Audio Attributes After you select the Audio Format option, this field automatically updates with a default setting.
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Flash Options Table of Contents Tab
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates > Flash Options button >
Table of Contents tab
Use the Table of Contents tab to choose specific Markers to include in the HTML page. You can rename any Markers or
Quizzes in this dialog box. Markers or Quizzes on the Timeline reflect changes made on the Table of Contents tab.
Markers, quizzes, and surveys create navigation points within a video. When you produce the video with a Table of
Contents option, the markers appear as interactive hyperlinks in the table of contents. The Table of Contents tab only
appears if you select a Flash template with a TOC option, such as One video with TOC.
Option Description
Produce multiple files Create and produce individual videos based on Markers set during the editing process.
based on my Markers
Not available for the SWF ExpressShow templates.
Number marker entries Number the markers sequentially in the final table of contents.
Selecting Markers or By default, all of the Markers and Quizzes are included in the table of contents.
Quizzes To remove a Marker or Quiz, click the green check mark.
Rename To rename a Marker or Quiz, double-click it in the list and type the new name. Or, click on
the Marker or Quiz and click Rename. Type the new name.
Move Left To move the Marker or Quiz back to its original position, click on the Marker or Quiz and
click Move Left.
Move Right To indent a Marker or Quiz, click on the Marker or Quiz and click Move Right.
Customization Description
Title Enter a title to appear at the top of the table of contents. The default width for the table of
contents can fit a TOC Title approximately 15 characters long.
TOC Position Choose the position of the table of contents within the video:
• Fixed-Left
• Fixed-Right
• Floating: Shown in the image below. The viewer can click the TOC button in the
controls to show or hide the TOC pane. The viewer can drag the TOC anywhere within
the viewing area.
Display static Click the Browse button to select a static image file (.jpg or .png), such as a headshot of the
Image speaker or a company logo, to display on top of the table of contents.
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Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates > Flash Options button >
Controls tab
Use the options on the Controls tab to customize the look of the playback controls within the SWF or FLV video file.
The options available on the Controls tab depend on the Flash template selected on the Flash Templates screen.
Playback Controls
Flash Actions
Option Description
Pause at start The video starts paused requiring the viewer to click the Play button to start the playback of the
video.
Allow resizing Viewers can manually resize the video while playing. Viewers could resize the video to a size
that may not be correct for perfect video playback.
This option only applies when you do not use the SWF file within a HTML page.
Show loading Shows a SWF video while the SWF file downloads. See Loading Movie Options.
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End action Stop: Forces the players to stop at the end of the video.
Go to first frame: Returns the video back to the beginning after the end of the video.
Jump to URL: Opens the URL entered in the viewer’s default browser.
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Loading Movie Options
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates > Flash Options button >
Controls tab > Loading Movie button
Select the options for the brief movie that plays while the main movie loads:
Option Description
Match loading movie Displays the loading and main movies at the same width and height. The background color
size to main movie may appear if the main movie’s dimensions are larger than the loading movie’s dimensions
size when this option is disabled.
Loading movie URL Enter the URL or path to the movie to show while the Flash movie file loads. The Default
Movie option links to a URL that plays a Camtasia Studio-made preload SWF file.
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Flash Options Controls Tab (For ExpressShow Templates)
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates: ExpressShow > Flash
Options button > Controls tab
Use the Controls tab to customize the look of the playback controls within the SWF video file. The following options
appear if you select an ExpressShow Flash template:
Option Description
Pause at start The video starts paused requiring the viewer to click the Play button to start the playback
of the video.
Allow resizing Viewers can manually resize the video while playing. Viewers could resize the video to a
size that may not be correct for perfect video playback.
This option only applies when you do not use the SWF file within a HTML page.
Full screen option Allows viewers to play the video in full screen mode.
Captions initially Displays the overlaid captions on the video on startup.
visible
Camtasia Studio Includes the “Powered by Screencast.com”
context menu and “Created with Camtasia Studio”
options in the context menu to give viewers
more information about the tools used to
create the video.
Show About Box Provides additional information for viewers. Click the Options button to customize the
About Box. See Customize the ExpressShow About Box.
Start and End Add custom graphics and text to the start and end screens for the final video production.
Screen See Customize the Start and End Screens in ExpressShow.
End action Stop: Forces the players to stop at the end of the video.
Jump to URL: Opens the URL entered in the viewer’s default browser.
• _self: specifies the current frame in the current window.
• _blank: specifies a new window.
• _parent: specifies the parent of the current frame.
• _top: specifies the top-level frame in the current window.
Go to time: Jumps to a specific time in the recording.
Pause after seeking: Check this option to pause the video after seeking to the time
entered in the Go to time field.
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Customize the ExpressShow About Box
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates: ExpressShow > Flash
Options button > Controls tab > Options
To include an About Box with the video file, check the Show About Box option on the Flash Options Controls tab.
To preview the About box, set the About Box options from the About Box dialog box. Click the Preview
dropdown on the Flash Templates screen and choose Preview Current Settings. A 30 second preview of the
Production Settings appears.
See Also:
• Flash Options Controls Tab (For ExpressShow Templates)
• Flash Template Examples
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Customize the Start and End Screens in ExpressShow
Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash Templates: ExpressShow > Flash
Options button > Controls tab > Start and End Screen
Customize the ExpressShow Flash template by adding graphics and text to the start and end screens for the final video
production. Use company logos, information about the recording, etc.
Camtasia Studio provides sample images for you to use as an example of how to customize your ExpressShow
production. The start and end screen examples below use the Camtasia Studio sample images. To use the images in an
ExpressShow production, choose Camtasia Studio sample from the Start screen icon or the End screen icon
dropdown list.
See Also:
• Flash Options Controls Tab (For ExpressShow Templates)
• Customize the ExpressShow About Box
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Windows Media Encoding Profile
Camtasia Studio > Produce video as > Custom production settings > WMV Windows media streaming
video
The WMV file format is a Microsoft streaming file format. WMV files play in Microsoft's Windows Media Player.
A variety of audio and video compressors are available, including the Windows Media Screen video codec optimized
for screen recordings. For more information, consult the Windows Media Encoding documentation or visit the
Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
For more information on the Preview option, see Preview the Production Settings.
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QuickTime Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > MOV QuickTime movie
The options in this dialog box populates by QuickTime. See the QuickTime documentation for more information on
each of these settings.
For more information on the Preview option, see Preview the Production Settings.
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AVI Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > AVI video
The AVI file format retains the highest quality and you can edit AVI files in Camtasia Studio or other video editing
programs. This AVI file format is a vendor-neutral format you can convert into vendor-specific streaming media file
formats. These features make AVI files an ideal format for your original, high-quality recordings.
Camtasia Studio uses the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) as the default video compressor. However, you can
choose to use any available Windows AVI video codec, including the standard MD-RLE and MS Video 1 codecs that
come with Windows.
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iPod Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > M4V
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MP3 Audio Only
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > MP3 audio only
Use the MP3 Encoding Options screen to configure the audio during production.
If you do not want to upload the audio to Screencast.com, but still want the audio in MP3 format, press <CTRL +
U>. Name the file in the Save Audio As dialog box.
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RealMedia Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > RM RealMedia streaming
media
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Camtasia for RealPlayer Plug-in Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > CAMV Camtasia for
RealPlayer streaming media
The CAMV file format uses the Camtasia for RealPlayer Plug-In to stream video with perfect lossless quality. The
audio stream is encoded with standard Real Audio codecs. Choose CAMV for content with few color gradients, low
motion, and a highest video quality is required.
The Camtasia for RealPlayer file format produces a presentation in three files:
• mymovie.camv (the video stream)
• mymovie.rm (the audio stream, if any)
• mymovie.smil (SMIL presentation file to play the audio and video streams simultaneously).
Install RealPlayer 8.0 or later on your system to play this format. When you select Camtasia for RealPlayer in Camtasia,
the required plug-in from the RealNetworks AutoUpdate service should be downloaded automatically, if necessary.
A video only presentation does not require an SMIL file. Open the .CAMV file directly in RealPlayer.
To stream a .CAMV file from a RealServer, stop RealServer, copy the camtasf.dll file format plug-in from the
Camtasia Studio install folder to the RealServer Plug-in folder and then restart RealServer.
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Camtasia for RealPlayer Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > CAMV Camtasia for
RealPlayer streaming media
Increase the bandwidth for the video stream (resulting in fewer dropped video frames)
increased by choosing a lower audio bitrate.
To set the bitrate, click Audio Target Settings. The Target Audience Settings dialog box appears.
See the Real Player documentation.
Colors Select the color depth of the video stream. 16-bit color is essentially lossless video.
The 12- and 9-bit color settings reduce the color in the video, resulting in some loss of quality such
as exhibiting bands of color gradients.
The 12- and 9-bit color settings can significantly reduce the bandwidth required for the video
stream.
Keyframe every Determines how often to include a keyframe in the video stream.
A keyframe is a video frame that does not depend on previous frames streamed to RealPlayer.
Keyframes are used to recover from lost frames, during network congestion and during seeking in
the video when the user moves the seek slider in RealPlayer.
Increasing the keyframe frequency results in quicker and smoother seeking. However, it increases
the bandwidth needed for the video stream.
To set the key frame inclusion rate, enter the amount of seconds in the Keyframe every field.
Frame Rate Choose Automatic to use the highest frame rate of all the clips on the Timeline. If the frame rate
cannot be achieved at a given target bitrate, video frames are dropped. Lower the frame rate to
reduce the bandwidth needed by the video stream, but video can become choppy.
Audio Format Select a format from the dropdown list that matches the type of audio that exists in the clip(s) on
the Timeline.
Use the No Audio setting to produce a video with no audio track.
Preroll Set the amount of time, in seconds, that RealPlayer initially buffers the audio and video stream
before it starts to play the video.
You can artificially increase the bandwidth for the video and audio stream (resulting in fewer
dropped video frames) by increasing the preroll. With too large a preroll, you lose the
advantages of streaming, since so much of the file must be downloaded and buffered before
the video starts to play.
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Animated GIF Encoding Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > GIF animation file
Use the GIF video format to publish short tutorials and product demonstrations that playback in any browser on any
computer platform.
Camtasia Studio creates optimized animated GIF files. However, there are practical limits on the length of GIF
animations since they must be downloaded entirely before they can play in a browser.
GIF animations do not contain audio and are limited to 256 colors.
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Video Size
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production wizard > SWF/FLV, WMV, MOV,
AVI, RM, CAMV, or GIF
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Production Preview Option
For more information on the Preview option, see Preview the Production Settings.
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Video Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production wizard> SWF/FLV, WMV, MOV,
AVI, RM, CAMV, or GIF
Use the Video Options screen to choose the Watermark and Quiz reporting options. To change project information, click
the Options in the Video Info group box. See Add Metadata.
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HTML Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Choose an output option other than SWF/FLV >
Encoding Options > Video Size > Video Options > Embed Video into HTML option > Options button
Create a Web page with the video already embedded for simple and easy Web production.
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Marker Options
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Choose an output option other than SWF > Encoding
Options > Video Size > Video Options > Embed Video into HTML option > Options button
Incorporate markers into the HTML page to provide easy navigation points for your viewer. Use the Marker Options
screen to choose the table of contents options and the specific markers to include in the HTML page.
The options in this dialog box differ depending upon the video file format selected.
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Cut off long marker names, Cut off the end of any marker names that wrap to another line.
don’t wrap
Number marker entries 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 To move the marker back to its original position, click the marker and click
Move Left.
Move Right To indent a marker, click the marker and click Move Right.
For more information on the Preview option, see Preview the Production Settings.
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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.
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
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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.
o Click the Launch URL button to open the Screencast.com page where the file was uploaded to.
o Click the Copy button to copy the URL so you can easily distribute it to others to view and download the
files on this page.
o If the file format allows for embedding, click the Copy button to copy the embed tags to embed the file
into a blog or Web page.
For new accounts:
1. Click the Purchase account link to go to the TechSmith store or click the Get free trial account link.
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2. The Create Screencast.com Account dialog box appears. Complete the fields in the dialog box and click OK.
3. When the trial account is successfully created, the Login screen appears.
You can upload produced video files to Screencast.com without going through the Production Wizard. Choose
File > Upload To > Screencast.com.
See Also:
• Web: What Would You Like To Do Next?
• iPod: What Would You Like To Do Next?
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Upload Video by FTP
You can upload produced video files by FTP without going through the Production Wizard. Choose File >
Upload To > FTP.
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Production Results
Camtasia Studio > Produce Video As > Custom production settings > Complete the Production Wizard >
Produce Video > Production Results
After producing the video, the following occurs depending on the post-production options selected on the Produce
Video screen:
• The Production Results area gives 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 chose to upload by FTP or to Screencast.com, the dialog boxes to upload the video appear. See Upload to
Screencast.com and Upload Video by FTP.
• If you chose an to produce an additional output, such as iPod, PowerPoint, or MP3 file output, a dialog box
appears to playback the video for your review. The ancillary files are available for download from the links at the
bottom of the dialog box.
To view the production files, click the Open Production Folder button.
To save the production settings used as a Production Preset, click the Create Production Preset button. See Create a
Production Preset.
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If producing to SWF results in larger than expected file sizes, this may be an indication that the content on the
Timeline is better suited for FLV. Try producing the content again to FLV and compare the results.
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom production settings > SWF/FLV > Flash
Templates screen > Templates > ExpressShow
The ExpressShow Flash template (SWF) is ideal for producing videos that are approximately 15 minutes or less in
length and do not contain a great deal of motion, such as transitions, Zoom-n-Pan keyframes, and animation.
The ExpressShow Flash template creates a single SWF file which contains the exported video, the configuration
variables and the playback controls. The ExpressShow (SWF) is the ideal format for embedding into blogs and Web
sites.
Use the ExpressShow template to include customizable information such as logos, table of contents, custom about box,
and more.
If the content on the Timeline is better suited for FLV, choose the ExpressShow Flash template and choose FLV
(Flash Templates screen > Flash Options button > Video tab). The ExpressShow (FLV) does not produce a
single file like the ExpressShow (SWF). However, the ExpressShow template (FLV) allows you to make the same
customizations to your Flash production.
See Also:
• SWF Recommended Settings
• FLV Recommended Settings
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• About Flash Player Compatibility
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom Production Settings > SWF/FLV > Flash
Templates screen > Flash Options button > Video or Audio tab
See Also:
• Adobe Flash (SWF/FLV)
• Flash Options Video Tab
• Flash Options Audio Tab
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FLV Recommended Settings
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Custom Production Settings > SWF/FLV > Flash
Templates screen > Flash Options button > Video or Audio tab
See Also:
• Adobe Flash (SWF/FLV)
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• Flash Options Video Tab
• Flash Options Audio Tab
To produce the video using the SWF/FLV video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production
Settings.
See Also:
• Flash Template Examples
• Flash Options
• Flash Templates
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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.
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To produce the video using the AVI video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production
Settings.
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iPod/iPhone/iTunes (M4V)
iPod is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Use the M4V option to create a video
specially formatted to play on an iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, or within iTunes.
When creating an M4V video file, select the appropriate dimensions and encoding for the desired output.
You can play the M4V file in QuickTime Player. You can also use iTunes to transfer the M4V file to a video
compatible iPod or iPhone for playback.
To produce the video using the M4V video file output, continue with Produce a video using Custom Production
Settings.
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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.
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Preview Manager
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Produce video as > Preview button > Preview Manager
The Preview Manager saves a list of all production previews created for a project. You can view and compare all
production previews created for a project through the Preview Manager.
See Also:
• Preview the Production Settings
• Change the Preview Manager Display Fields
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Change the Preview Manager Display Fields
You can modify the column headings in the Preview Manager to show different sorting criteria.
To move a column
1. Click on the column to move.
2. Drag the column to the new location by sliding the heading along the heading row.
See Also:
• Preview Manager
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Batch Production
Camtasia Studio > Task List > Batch production
Use the Batch production option to batch process multiple Camtasia Studio projects using Production Presets. Batch
production helps users create many projects at one time, maybe even overnight, to save time.
You can produce the Camtasia Studio projects using a single or multiple Production Presets. Continue with the
following topics:
• Batch Produce with One Production Preset
• Batch Produce with Multiple Production Presets
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If you checked the Show production results option, the Production Results dialog box appears when the batch
production is complete. The Production Results gives information about the produced files including the start and end
times, the name of the produced video file, and file location.
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Reference
This section describes the global options available in Camtasia Studio and Camtasia Recorder, keyboard shortcuts in
each application, the toolbars in Recorder.
Continue with the following topics:
• Camtasia Studio
• Camtasia Studio Tools Options
• Recorder Tools Options
• Recorder Effects Options
• Command Line Customizations
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Camtasia Studio
Option Hotkey
New Project CTRL + N
Open Project CTRL + O
Save Project CTRL + S
Record the Screen CTRL + R
Import Media CTRL + I
Produce Video As CTRL + P
Save Audio as MP3 CTRL + U
Save Frame As CTRL + F
Undo CTRL + Z
Redo CTRL + Y
Split CTRL + D
Cut Selection CTRL + X
Extend Frame CTRL + E
Add a Marker CTRL + M
Storyboard CTRL + G
Timeline CTRL + T
Toggle PIP Preview Placement CTRL + F8
Full Screen ALT + Enter
Zoom In CTRL + Plus or CTRL + Mouse Scroll Wheel Up
Zoom Out CTRL + Minus or CTRL + Mouse Scroll Wheel Down
Zoom to Fit CTRL + F9
Zoom to Selection CTRL + F10
Zoom to Maximum CTRL + F11
Play/Pause Spacebar
Stop CTRL + ALT + Space
Beginning CTRL + Home
End CTRL + End
Previous Clip CTRL + ALT + Left Arrow
Next Clip CTRL + ALT + Right Arrow
Step Backward CTRL + Left Arrow
Step Forward CTRL + Right Arrow
Previous Marker CTRL + [
Next Marker CTRL + ]
Open Camtasia Studio Help F1
Exit Camtasia Studio ALT + F4
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Camtasia Recorder
Option Hotkey
Select Region F9
Record F9
Pause F9
Stop F10
Add a Marker CTRL + SHIFT + M
ScreenDraw CTRL + SHIFT + D
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PowerPoint Add-in
Option Hotkey
Record CTRL + SHIFT + F9
Stop CTRL + SHIFT + F10 or ESC
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Camtasia MenuMaker
Option Hotkey
New Project CTRL + N
Open Project CTRL + O
Test Menu CTRL + T
Save Project CTRL + S
Open Help F1
Exit Camtasia MenuMaker ALT + F4
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Camtasia Theater
Option Hotkey
New CTRL + N
Open CTRL + O
Save CTRL + S
Export Flash menu CTRL + E
Open Help F1
Exit Camtasia Theater ALT + F4
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Camtasia Player
Option Hotkey
Open CTRL + O
Play/Pause Space
Stop CTRL + S
Beginning Home
Rewind Page Up
Forward Page Down
End End
Full Screen ALT + Enter
Repeat CTRL + R
Volume Up CTRL + Up arrow
Volume Down CTRL + Down arrow
Mute CTRL + M
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Program Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Program tab
Option Description
Play AVI files with Play AVI files in Camtasia Player. This is enabled by default.
Camtasia Player
Show welcome dialog Show the Welcome dialog box when Camtasia Studio opens. See Welcome Window.
on startup
Show quiz placeholder Shows a quiz placeholder in the Preview Window during playback of clips and
elements on the Timeline. Click Play to continue previewing the clips on the Timeline.
Show “Select PIP The PIP Preview dialog box asks how to show the camera recording as you work
Preview” dialog within Camtasia Studio.
Prompt for text when Prompts you to enter a marker name when adding a marker. See Add a Marker.
adding Markers
Enable AutoSave Backs up your project file automatically for file recovery. Use the arrow keys to select
the interval in minutes to save the project file. See Back up Projects Automatically
(AutoSave).
Enable tips Shows the tip dialogs.
Default duration Sets the default duration in seconds that transitions, callouts, title clips, and images
(seconds) appear on the Timeline.
Changes to the default duration does not apply to elements currently on the
Timeline, only to elements added after the change.
Temporary storage Designate the default folder that is used to store temporary files that Camtasia Studio
folder needs to process the video. This is set to the system temp directory by default.
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PowerPoint Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > PowerPoint tab
The PowerPoint tab gives access to the global PowerPoint options available.
Post-Save Options
Enable the Prompt for next action after recording is saved option to open a dialog box after saving the PowerPoint
recording which gives the options to immediately produce the recording or edit the recording in Camtasia Studio.
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Screencast.com Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Screencast.com tab
Screencast.com is an easy and affordable hosting solution for business and academic professionals to share multimedia
content to the Web. Choose from the following Screencast.com uploading options:
• Automatically upload to Screencst.com after my production is finished
• Prompt to upload to Screencast.com after I preview my production: Include option to upload to
Screencast.com on the What should I do next? Screens in the Production Wizard after producing the video and
additional outputs.
See Also:
• Upload to Screencast.com
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Upgrade Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Upgrade Options tab
The Upgrade Options tab gives you the option to check to see if you are running the latest version of Camtasia Studio.
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Zoom Options
Camtasia Studio > Tools > Options > Zoom tab
The zoom options affect all new Zoom-n-Pan keyframes added. If you previously applied SmartFocus, click the Apply
SmartFocus button to generate keyframes with the new settings.
Applying SmartFocus removes any existing zoom-n-pan keyframes from the Timeline.
Select any of the following global zoom options:
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If you uncheck the Show zoom rectangles in Preview Window option (default), the Preview Window appears as the
following:
Default duration: Sets the default duration for all Zoom-n-Pan keyframes added to the Timeline. You can edit the
duration for individual keyframes on the Zoom-n-Pan Properties page. See Edit a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe.
Increasing the duration of the zoom increases the file size of the video.
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Capture Options
Option Description
Minimize to system tray Minimizes Camtasia Recorder to the system tray while recording. You should
during recording enable this option if you are recording a large area on the screen or the full
screen in order to not capture Camtasia Recorder in the recording file.
Pause before starting capture If this option is enabled, you must click the Record button on the Recording
toolbar or press <F9> to start recording. Use this option to set up or prepare for
the recording. Click Record when ready.
Solid capture rectangle Check this option to show the capture rectangle as a solid rectangle around the
entire recording area. Uncheck this option to show the capture rectangle just in
the corners.
Hide capture rectangle Turns off the display of the green capture rectangle.
Report dropped frames Reports dropped frames in the status area. This is helpful to see and
understand what the maximum frame rate Camtasia Recorder can achieve.
Round frame size to a 4 pixel Forces the dimensions (in pixels) of the video to a multiple of four. This
boundary eliminates errors when viewing videos created with certain codecs (such as
Microsoft Video 1) which requires frames that are in multiples of four pixels.
Capture layered windows Allow the capture of translucent or irregularly-shaped layered windows. An
example of a layered window is the Office Assistant in Microsoft Office 2000.
Disable screen saver during You may want to check this option if you are conducting long, unmonitored
capture recordings.
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Restore cursor location after Restores the mouse cursor to the position prior to the pause. This allows you to
pause seamlessly continue the action in the recording prior to the pause.
You must press <F9> to pause and resume the recording to use this
option.
Show toolbar underneath Show the recording toolbar while recording. See Customize Recording
capture rectangle during Toolbar.
recording
Performance Options
For information about when to disable display acceleration during capture, see Hardware Acceleration.
The option to disable display acceleration during capture is only available for Windows XP or earlier OS.
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Recorder File Name Options
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Capture tab > File Name Options button
The following options set the file naming preferences for the video recordings:
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Hardware Acceleration
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Capture tab > Disable display acceleration during capture
Screen recording can exhaust the CPU resources. This can result in low frame rates or sluggish performance. Too low of
a frame rate can make videos appear jerky. If the system resources are exhausted, the mouse cursor or the background
applications may run slowly. Additionally, after recording, you may see a black box instead of the screen recording.
This is evident on slower systems, when running CPU intensive applications and recording large areas of the screen.
Disabling hardware acceleration greatly reduces CPU utilization on Microsoft® Windows XP.
The option to disable display acceleration during capture is only available for Windows XP or earlier OS.
Some applications require hardware acceleration to run properly. Games, CAD programs and TV cards are a few
examples. In this case, try other methods to reduce CPU load such as decreasing the size of the recording area, lowering
the capture frame rate, or using a faster computer.
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Option Description
Automatic Use the Camtasia Recorder defaults. Recorder automatically determines the best
frame rate and compression to use.
Manual Set the preferences for the codec and capture mode.
Screen capture frame Enter the capture frame rate in frames per second. While more frames per second
rate usually produces smoother videos, the resulting video file is proportionally larger
and more system resources are required to record the video.
Screen capture codec Read-only field that shows the codec selected in the Video Compression Setup
dialog box. Click the Video Compression button to access the codec options.
Screen capture mode See Change the Recorder Capture Mode.
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For more information on selecting the volume level, see Tune the Volume Input Levels (Automatic).
See Also:
• Audio Format
• Audio Setup Wizard
• Troubleshoot Volume Levels
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Audio Format
Camtasia Recorder > Tools > Options > Audio tab > Audio Format button
The following options determine the audio format for the recording file:
To access the audio options, you must have a sound card with a microphone attached.
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See Also:
• Record Camera Video in Recorder
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Option Description
Always on top Display Camtasia Recorder on top of any layered applications on the computer
desktop.
Enable tips Displays the tips in Camtasia Recorder.
Display recording The Recorder Preview Window appears after you have finished recording and plays a
preview after preview of the recording created.
recording is stopped
Display options dialog The Post-Save Options dialog box appears after you save the recording. The dialog
after recording is gives you the option to edit the recording within Camtasia Studio, produce the video
saved into a shareable format, or to create another recording.
Temporary file folder Specify a drive and folder to store the temporary files created during capture and
before you the recording file is saved. The default location is: C:\WINDOWS\TEMP.
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Options Opens the Tools Options dialog box. Click the down arrow to access the
list of tabs in the Tools Options and Effects Options dialog boxes.
Camtasia Recorder Opens the Recorder help file.
Help
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Option Description
Time/Date Include a time and/or date stamp on the recording. Click the Time/Date Format button
to format the Time/Date stamp.
Elapsed time Include an elapsed time stamp on the recording
Computer name Include the name of the computer on the recording. The name of the computer is given
from the system registry.
User name Include the user name on the recording. The user name is given from the system
registry and is determined by the logon ID used during the time of the recording.
Show Stamp for Determines how long the time/date stamp displays on the recording.
Arrange Stamp Click the Arrange Stamp button to change the order the stamps appear in the
recording.
Options Defines the appearance of the system stamp or caption including the font, font color,
style, position, etc.
Preview Displays a preview of how the time/date stamp will appear on the recording.
Caption Options
The following options define the settings for captions in the recording. See Add a Caption to a Recording.
Option Description
Caption Add a caption to the recording. The last captions entered are saved in the dropdown
list.
Prompt before capture Prompt for a new caption each time you record in order to change the caption text on
the fly.
ScreenDraw Options
The following options define the settings for ScreenDraw. See Draw on the Screen while Recording (ScreenDraw).
Option Description
Highlight Width Width in pixels of the highlight box.
Disable keyboard and Disables all keyboard and cursor activity while using ScreenDraw. This allows the
cursor effects during user’s focus to be on the ScreenDraw object, not other activity in the recording.
ScreenDraw
See Also:
• Time/Date Format Options
• System Stamp and Caption Options
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Time/Date Format Options
Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Options > Annotation tab > Time/Date Format button
Option Description
Display Time then date: Shows the time first and then the date.
Time only: Only shows the time.
Date then time: Shows the date first and then the time.
Date only: Only shows the date.
Time Select the format of the time.
Date Select the format of the date.
Custom time format Select Custom Format from the Time menu. Enter a custom format using the given
symbols.
Custom date format Select Custom Format from the Date menu. Enter a custom format using the given
symbols.
Preview Shows how the selected options are displayed in the recording.
Camtasia Recorder > Effects > Options > Annotation tab > Options button
The system stamp and caption options define the appearance of the system stamp or caption including the font, font
color, style, position, etc.
Option description
Normal Shows normal text in the recording.
Drop shadow Adds a drop shadow to the text.
Outlined shadow Outlines text with a shadow.
Transparent Allows anything in the recording area behind the system stamp or caption to be seen.
background
Word wrap Wraps the system stamp or caption text to fit within the size of the system stamp or
caption box.
Position Click a square in the grid to select the position of the caption or system stamp in the
recording window.
Font Click the Font button to edit the font type, size, and color.
Color Click the Color button to edit the text, background, shadow, or outline color in the
system stamp or caption.
See Also:
• Add a System Stamp to a Recording
• Add a Caption to a Recording
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Option Description
AutoZoom speed Use the slider bar to adjust the speed of the rendered zooming effect.
AutoPan speed Use the slider bar to adjust the speed at which the capture area follows the mouse
movement. Decreasing the AutoPan speed can help to limit the file size.
Zoom level at start of Enter a preset zoom level when the capture begins. The default value is 100%.
capture
• A value less than 100% starts the recording zoomed out.
• A value greater than 100% start the recording zoomed in.
Center zoom effect When the zoom effect renders, Camtasia Studio always centers the new capture area
over the old area. In the final recording, this option automatically pans the image so it
stays centered over the previous area.
Use smooth scaling Use the smooth scaling algorithm to make images readable when zoomed out.
Enabling this option may degrade the video frame rate since smooth interpolated
scaling requires more computer processing to render the effect.
Use smooth scaling Use the smooth scaling algorithm when rendering the AutoZoom effect to create a
during AutoZoom smoother zooming effect.
Enabling this option may degrade the video frame rate.
Show zoom rectangle Shows the zoom rectangle during the AutoZoom transition.
during AutoZoom
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See Also:
• Command Line Customizations
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Option Description
<options> Optional set of options
<file> Optional video file name
For example, when entering Camplay.exe in the Run Program dialog, you can set Camtasia Player to run in full-screen
mode and exit when the video ends.
Command Description
/A Launch Player with Always on top option enabled.
/BC RGB Set the background color. The default color is black. See Player Background Color
(255,0,255) Command Line Customizations.
/D Disable dragging by the video area.
/E Exit Player after the video ends.
/F Launch Player in full-screen mode.
/M Launch Player without a menu bar.
/MX Launch Player with the window maximized.
/open Open the specified video <file> and do not play the video.
/p x, y Set the movie player window to a specific X, Y coordinate position on the screen
(in pixels). Example: /p 300, 300
/p x%, y% Set the movie player window to an X, Y position indicated in percent. Example: /p
60%, 50%
/play Immediately plays the specified video <file>.
/R Continuously repeat the video.
/S Launch Player without a status bar.
/T Launch Player without a title bar.
/TB Launch Player without a toolbar.
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• Command Line Customizations
• Player Background Color Command Line Customizations
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Index
Animated GIF Create a custom callout, 144
Encoding, 231 Edit position, 139
Overview, 245, 258 Edit size, 139
Applications Overview, 138
Audio Editor, 11 Camera video
Camtasia Studio, 5 Record in Recorder, 48
MenuMaker, 10 Camproj file, 73
Overview, 4 Camrec file, 73
Player, 8 Camtasia Studio
Recorder, 7 Clip Bin, 85
Theater, 12 Overview, 82
Apply SmartFocus, 75, 77, 127 Overview, 5
Audio System requirements, 2
Edit, 120, 121, 122, 124 Task List, 84
Edit, 115 Welcome window, 83
Flash options, 208 CAMV
Mute, 119 Encoding, 227
Quality, 182 Options, 229
Record, 43, 44 Overview, 245
Record, 115 Pack and Show, 269
Record, 116 Caption
Record, 117 Add by synchronizing text and audio, 149
Save, 118 Add manually, 148
Troubleshooting volume, 47 Display, 151
Audio Editor Options, 151
Overview, 11 Overview, 147
Audio Enhancements, 120 Sync text, 150
Even out volume levels, 121 Captions
Remove noise, 122 Add while recording, 54
Vocal Enhancements, 124 Capture mode
Audio Setup Wizard, 44 Normal screen, 70
Recording source, 45 Output capture, 70
Volume input level, 46, 47 Single frame capture, 70
AutoSave, 80 Time-lapse capture, 70
AVI CD
Encoding, 221 Overview, 252
Overview, 245, 252 CD Production Preset, 171
Pack and Show, 267 Clip
Batch production, 263 Adjust speed, 111
Use multiple presets, 265 Extend frame, 110
Use one preset, 264 Moving, 109
Blog Production Preset, 170 Remove from Timeline, 113
Callout Save as image, 112
Add Flash Hotspot, 141 Clip Bin
Blur the screen, 143 Change views, 86
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Details view, 86 WMV, 218
Organize, 88 Even out volume levels, 121
Overview, 85 Export project as a Zip file, 81
Sort, 88 ExpressShow, 201
Thumbnail view, 86 About box, 215
Command line Control options, 214
Customization overview, 303 End screen, 216
Player background color customization, 307 Overview, 246
Player customization, 305 Start screen, 216
Recorder customization, 304 TOC options, 209
Compact view, 71 Extend frame, 110
Confidential material File type
Blur the screen, 143 Animated GIF, 245, 258
Controls AVI, 245, 252
Flash options, 211 CAMV, 245
Copy clips to project folder, 79 ExpressShow, 246
Cursor Flash, 245, 246
Custom cursor in recording, 67 FLV, 245, 246
Hide in recording, 64 iPod, 245, 254
Highlight in recording, 65 MOV, 251
Show in recording, 64 MP3, 245, 255
Cursor Effects QuickTime, 245, 251
Add to recording, 63 RealMedia, 245, 256, 257
Custom callout, 144 Recommendations, 245
Cut, 106 SWF, 245, 246
Dimensions WMV, 245, 250
Custom, 77 Flash
Recording dimensions, 78 Audio options, 208
DVD, 189 Change dimensions, 187
Edit Control options, 211
Overview, 72 Customize, 204
Timeline, 104 ExpressShow, 201, 202
Edit my recording, 73 ExpressShow About box, 215
Effects ExpressShow end screen, 216
Overview, 125 ExpressShow loading moving options, 214
Elements ExpressShow start screen, 216
Moving, 109 ExpressShow TOC options, 209
Overview, 101 FLV options, 206
Encoding Legacy SWF output, 203
Animated GIF, 231 Loading moving options, 213
AVI, 221 Options, 204
CAMV, 227 Overview, 245, 246
iPod, 223 PIP options, 207
MP3, 224 Playback actions, 211
Overview, 217 Playback controls, 211
QuickTime, 220 Player compatibility, 249
RealMedia, 225 SWF options, 205
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SWF or FLV, 205 Camtasia Player, 279
Table of contents options, 209 Camtasia Studio, 273
Template appearance, 184 MenuMaker, 276
Template examples, 201 Overview, 272
Template preview, 200 PowerPoint Add-in, 38, 275
Template size, 186 Recorder, 33, 274
Template theme, 185 Theater, 277
Templates, 183, 200 Timeline, 97
Video options, 205 How will you distribute your videos, 178
Flash Hotspots Import media, 74
Add to Callout, 141 Import zipped project, 74
Flash options, 204 iPhone Production Preset, 171
Audio, 208 iPod
Controls, 211 Encoding, 223
ExpressShow About box, 215 Overview, 245, 254
ExpressShow end screen, 216 iPod Production Preset, 170
ExpressShow load movie, 214 Marker
ExpressShow start screen, 216 Add, 114
ExpressShow TOC, 209 Produce TOC, 238
Load movie, 213 Production options, 238
PIP, 207 Mark-in, 107
Playback actions, 211 Mark-out, 107
Playback controls, 211 MenuMaker
Playback controls for legacy SWF, 211 Overview, 10
Table of Contents, 209 Metadata, 166
Video, 205 Mouse clicks
Flash Quiz and Survey Highlight in recording, 66
Add, 155, 157 MOV
Appearance otpions, 156 Overview, 251
Edit, 159 Move source clips to project folder, 79
Feedback options, 158 MP3
Overview, 153 Encoding, 224
Question tips, 154 Overview, 245, 255
Question types, 153 Optimize for File Size or Audio Quality, 182
Report results, 160 Optimize for File Size or Video Quality, 181
Survey appearance, 158 Overview
Flash templates, 183, 200 Camtasia Studio, 82
FLV, 206 Pack and Show, 266
Overview, 245, 246 AVI options, 267
FTP CAMV options, 269
Upload video, 243 SWF options, 268
Hardware acceleration, 291 Video options, 270
Highlight Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Add to recording, 57 Fade, 163
Hotkeys Hide, 163
Audio Editor, 278 Overview, 162
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Preview, 164 Custom production settings, 167, 199
Properties, 162 iPod, 199
Show, 163 MP3, 199
PIP Overview, 167
Flash options, 207 Pack and Show, 266
Record in Recorder, 48 PowerPoint, 199
Playback controls Presets, 167, 168, 169
Actions, 211 Recommend my production settings, 167, 177
Flash options, 211, 213 Production Presets, 168
Legacy SWF, 211 Blog, 170
Player CD, 171
Overview, 8 Create, 173, 174, 175
System requirements, 8 Customize, 173
PowerPoint Default, 169
Recording, 36 Edit, 173
PowerPoint Add-in iPhone, 171
Advanced video options, 42 iPod, 170
Audio setup options, 42 Manage, 173
Hotkeys, 38 QuickTime, 172
Import notes as captions, 282 Remove, 173
Options, 40, 282 Share, 176
Record audio, 43 Web, 169
Watermark options, 41 Windows Media, 172
PowerPoint Add-In Production Wizard
Disable, 39 Custom production, 199
Enable, 39 Encoding, 217
Preset, 75, 77 File type, 245
Custom dimensions, 77 FTP, 243
Recording dimensions, 78 HTML options, 237
SmartFocus, 127 Marker options, 238
Preset size, 22 Post-production options, 240
Preview current settings, 259 Preview Manager, 260
Preview Manager, 260 Preview the production, 259
Change display settings, 261 Production Presets, 168
Preview Window Production results, 244
Elapsed time, 91 Screencast.com, 241
Overview, 90 Video options, 235
Playback, 91 Video size, 233
Project Settings, 90 Program options, 281
Scale, 90 Project
Scrubber, 91 AutoSave, 80
Show zoom rectangles, 285 Back up automatically, 80
Shrink to fit, 90 Create, 73
Produce Multiple Files, 189 Dimensions, 75, 77, 78
Production Edit, 77
Additional outputs, 199 Export, 81
Batch, 263 File format, 73
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Import media, 74 Sound effects, 62
Import zipped project, 74 Tips, 21
Preset, 75, 77 Tips, 16, 17
Project Settings, 75, 77 Use ScreenPad, 61
Resizing, 75, 77 Using Custom Dimensions, 21
Save, 79 With a Preset size, 21, 22
Transfer, 81 With custom dimensions, 25
Project information Record camera, 50
Metadata, 166 Record voice narration, 115, 116, 117
Project Settings, 75, 77 Recorder
SmartFocus, 127 Annotation options, 300
QuickTime Audio format, 294
Encoding, 220 Audio options, 293
Overview, 245, 251 Camera options, 295
QuickTime Production Preset, 172 Caption options, 301
RealMedia Caption options, 300
Encoding, 225 Capture options, 288
Overview, 245, 256, 257 Compact view, 71
Recent areas, 25 Effects options, 299
Recommend my production settings, 177, 178, 180, 181, 182, File name options, 290
183, 188, 189, 190, 191 Hardware acceleration, 289, 291
Record Hotkeys, 33, 296
Add a highlight, 57 Options dialog box, 287
Add a System Stamp, 52 Overview, 7
Add captions, 54 Performance options, 289
Audio, 43 Program options, 297
Audio Setup Wizard, 44, 45, 46 ScreenDraw options, 300
Audio tips, 18 Standard view, 71
Camera options, 50 System stamp options, 300
Camera video in Recorder, 48 System Stamp options, 301
Capture modes, 70 Time/Date options, 301
Cursor, 64 Toolbar, 298
Cursor effects, 63 Video options, 292
Customer cursor, 67 Zoom options, 302
Equipment, 19 Recording
Full screen, 21, 28 Customizing the toolbar, 35
Highlight cursor, 65 Customizing the toolbar, 35
Highlight mouse clicks, 66 File format, 73
Introduction, 20 PowerPoint, 36
Lock to application, 22, 25 Toolbar overview, 35
PIP in Recorder, 48 Recording dimensions, 78
PowerPoint, 20 Remove noise, 122
Recent areas, 25 Replace with Silence, 119
Resizing recording area, 32 Resize recording area, 32
Resizing tips, 32 Save
Screen, 20, 21 AutoSave, 80
SmartFocus recording tips, 30
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Keep source clips in current locations, 79 Delete element, 103
Move source clips to project folder, 79 Effects, 125
Screencast.com Elements, 101
Options, 283 Extend Frame, 110
Overview, 13 Hotkeys, 97
Upload video, 241 Marker, 114
ScreenPad, 61 Mark-in, 107
Search Mark-out, 107
Video, 98 Move a clip, 109
Selecting Markers or Quizzes Move an Element, 109
Table of Contents Screen, 169 Overview, 92, 94, 95, 101, 104
SmartFocus Produce a selection, 262
Apply to Timeline, 128, 129, 130 Remove clip, 113
Edit keyframes, 131 Replace with Silence, 119
Limit keyframes, 285 Save frame, 112
Overview, 127 Search video, 98
SmartFocus tips, 30 Select portion, 99
Sound Show Storyboard, 94
Edit, 120, 121, 122, 124 Show Timeline, 94
Edit, 115 Split, 108
Mute, 119, 120 Toolbar, 93
Record, 116, 117 Tracks, 95, 96, 105
Save, 118 Title Clip
Sound Effects Create, 126
Add to recording, 62 TOC
Split, 108 Production options, 238
Standard view, 71 Toolbar
SWF, 205 Recording, 35
Overview, 245, 246 Timeline, 93
Pack and Show, 268 Tools
System requirements Options dialog box, 280
Camtasia Player, 8 Tracks
Camtasia Studio, 2 Audio 1, 95
System Stamp Audio 2, 95
Add to recording, 52 Captions, 95
Table of contents Effects, 95
Flash options, 209 Lock, 105
Table of contents, 188 Markers, 95
Task List PIP, 95
Overview, 84 PIP Audio, 95
Theater Unlock, 105
Overview, 12 Video, 95
Timeline Transition
Adjust clip speed, 111 Add, 146
Audio, 115 Chane duration, 146
Context menus, 100 Upgrade
Cut, 106 Options, 284
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Video Vocal Enhancements, 124
Create a CD, 195 Watermark
Dimensions, 181 Options, 55
Distribution options, 178 Web Production Preset, 169
E-mail, 194 Welcome
File size, 181, 182 Camtasia Studio, 83
File type recommendations, 245 What type of content does your Timeline include, 180
Flash options, 205 Windows Media Production Preset, 172
Pack and Show, 270 WMV
Produce, 191, 192, 193, 195, 196, 197, 198 Encoding, 218
Produce a selection, 262 Overview, 245, 250
Produce using Recommend my production settings, 177 Zoom
Produce with a production preset, 168 Options, 285
Produce with custom settings, 199 Zoom-n-Pan
Production options, 235 Add manually, 130
Quality, 181 Advanced options, 137
Save, 190 Change duration, 136
Sharing options, 178 Edit keyframes, 131
Size options, 233 Hints, 285
Upload to screencast.com, 193, 198 Move position, 135
Use FTP to upload, 193 Options, 131
Video creation overview, 14 Zoom scale, 133
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