What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to record, edit, and produce videos with Camtasia Studio 8
Learn shortcuts to save time
Install Camtasia Studio on your PC
Become familiar with the interface and functions
Plan videos for your audience
Record your screen and add your audio
Edit your recording with cuts and transitions
Add music, pictures, and videos
Produce your video with the best settings
Have fun learning

Course content

9 sections • 54 lectures • 2h 21m total length

Course Introduction3:35
Who is this guy and what's this course all about?
Course Resources0:59
How to access the resources in Udemy's Materials tab.

Software Overview3:10
Understand Camtasia's purpose, get a roadmap for this course, and find alternatives to Camtasia Studio.
Installation Overview2:35

Two installation options and a download link. To see an installation, download the supplemental video, L4b - Installation of CS803.
Start and Welcome1:29
Launch the program and understand the various parts of the Welcome screen including recording, importing, recent projects, and training resources.
Screen Layout1:41
Become familiar with the six main parts of the screen including the clip bin, tracks, timeline, task tabs, menus, and canvas.
Getting Started1:20
Open, watch, and play around with the Getting Started project.
Software Summary1:11
Summary of the Software section.
Software Resources1:21

Resources for the Software section.
Software Activities0:45
Activities to complete for the Software section.

Planning Overview1:19
Overview of the Planning section.
Video Purpose1:59
Define the purpose of your video.
Audience2:51
Consider the audience that you will watch your video.
Video Duration3:19
How long should your video be?
Order2:34
Putting video ideas in order by grouping or chunking.
Script3:02
Create an outline or script for your video.
Top 5 Tips3:03
A fun video that provides 5 tips for your screen recordings (screencasts).
Planning Summary0:42
Summary of the Planning section.
Planning Resources0:52
Resources for the Planning section.
Planning Activities1:21
Activities for the Planning section.

Recording Overview0:26
Overview of the Recording section.
Recorder2:40
Recorder basics: Recording the screen, with or without a webcam, and microphone.
Shortcuts2:21
Keyboard shortcuts when using the recorder.
First Recording3:47
Pre-recording tips and recording your first screencast.
Recording Summary0:32
Summary of the Recording section.
Recording Resources0:44
Resources for the Recording section.
Recording Activities0:45
Activities for the Recording section.

Basic Editing Overview0:51
Overview of the Basic Editing section.
Layout Review1:10
A review of the screen layout (Canvas, task tabs, timeline, etc.).
Clip Bin and Tracks7:00
Understanding and using the Clip Bin and the options for using Tracks.
Importing Media2:09
How to import media (sound, image, and video files).
Splits and Cuts5:26
Understanding and demonstrating the basic editing concepts of splits and cuts.
Projects and Saving4:28
Define a Camtasia Project and discuss how and how often to save your project file.
Copy and Paste7:33
Selecting media, copying, pasting, and a tip for copy and paste.
Library5:49
Using the library to manage assets (media) and downloading free library content from TechSmith.
Transitions5:55
How to access, select, and apply transitions between media.
Basic Editing Summary1:35
Summary of Basic Editing section.
Basic Editing Resources0:41

Resources for Basic Editing.
Basic Editing Activities1:53
Activities for Basic Editing.

Sync Audio and Video14:11
How do you synchronize your animations/text so precisely with your audio?
Animate Text0:52
Hi Ron,
How do you move Tracks, Clip bin, Task tabs, etc.. into the video lecture?
Thanks
Breaking Up Videos2:51
Cutting a long course into smaller bit size video's

Is there a chapter here on taking an hour long video, and segmenting it into bite size chunks per your recommendations? I could just 'do it' but was hoping there was actual guidance on how to end one topic, and begin another.
Syncing PowerPoint Slides2:51

Requirements

PC version of Camtasia (free download available)

Description

Upon completion of this two-hour course, you will be able to record, edit, and produce videos with Camtasia Studio 8. You will learn what the software does, how to install the software, set up for your first recording, record your screen, edit that recording, add some audio, and finally produce your first video.

Download PDF resource guides which include section summaries and hyperlinks to additional learning material. Practice what you learn by creating your own files and downloading course files. Watch as I go through the same steps to edit a real lesson for Udemy. Post questions and answers to help fellow students. Send messages or ask questions and receive answers from me within a week.

The linear format of this course allows beginners to start with the first video lesson and move through the course step by step. This course is also modular so you can jump directly to the sections you need without having to go through the material you are already familiar with.

Check out the free resources available in this course and be sure to enjoy the Top Five Tips video.

Who this course is for:

Beginner or early intermediate Camtasia Studio 8 users.
Teachers, sales professionals, or instructional designers who need to learn how to use Camtasia.

What you'll learn

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Course content

Course Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Software Overview8 lectures • 14min

Planning10 lectures • 21min

Recording7 lectures • 11min

Basic Editing12 lectures • 45min

Audio Basics5 lectures • 12min

Production Basics4 lectures • 10min

Summary2 lectures • 5min

Student Questions4 lectures • 21min

Requirements

Description

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