Camtasia Quick - Learn Camtasia for 2019, 2018, and v9

Name: Camtasia Quick - Learn Camtasia for 2019, 2018, and v9
Rating: 4.6 (75 reviews)

Learn the basics of Camtasia in under an hour

Created byRon Hogue

Last updated 3/2020

English

What you'll learn

4 sections • 17 lectures • 52m total length

Welcome0:41
Meet the Camtasia trainer and learn to install Camtasia, review system requirements, and navigate tools, canvas, and timeline. We’ll address questions like resolution, editing mistakes, and text box animations.
Installation and Layout2:17
Download Camtasia from TechSmith, verify system requirements, and install the software to get started. Explore the interface: tools, canvas, and timeline, plus the help menu.
Recording3:56
Prepare before recording to save editing time, keep the mouse steady, clean the desktop, close unnecessary apps, and set 1920x1080 to record full screen with Camtasia.
Narration3:04

Media2:38
Organize all media in a single folder and import images, videos, screen recordings, and audio into Camtasia by dragging to the canvas or using the media bin.
Timeline2:27
Navigate the Camtasia timeline, view time in seconds and 30 fps frames, zoom with a slider, and use the playhead and in/out handles to select and preview a clip.
Tracks2:41
Explore how track order determines what you see, adjust image and recording properties like opacity and scale, lock tracks, and use hide and eye icons to manage tracks in Camtasia.
Projects3:27

Cropping and Resizing3:57
Edit your Camtasia timeline by importing media, scrubbing to the frame, and aligning items with snapping. Crop and resize images using the Alt key and handles to fit on screen.
Annotations3:44
Learn to use annotations to guide viewers, apply the spotlight, and control background. Adjust timing, rotate the spotlight, add text boxes, and align elements with snap lines for clear messaging.
Audio Editing3:56
Learn to edit audio in Camtasia by adjusting gain and volume levels, applying audio effects, and using volume leveling to create consistent, clear narration.
Cuts and Splits3:28
Learn to trim clips, cut unwanted sections, and split videos in Camtasia, using end handles, the scissors, and the S key to divide timelines and manage multiple tracks.
Transitions3:54
Discover how to use fade transitions in Camtasia, drag and place fades at clip beginnings or ends, adjust duration, and apply fades across multiple clips for smooth fades between clips.
Animations3:57
Explore how to create and customize animations in Camtasia using custom animations and start/end points. Learn to zoom, copy properties, and slide text and video in sync.
Change Time3:38
Learn how to change time in Camtasia by inserting time, splitting clips, extending a last frame, and adjusting clip speed for smoother fades and precise pacing.

This course is designed for people who want to get up and running on Camtasia as quickly as possible.

You learn the basics from installation and recording to editing and producing your video.

You get just the essentials - no fluff.

Camtasia Quick is not comprehensive and does not include the software. You can download a free trial of the software. I'll show you how.