Introduction to Camtasia Studio 8 - Windows
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Introduction to Camtasia Studio 8 - Windows University Information Technology Services Learning Technologies, Training & Audiovisual Outreach Copyright © 2016 KSU Division of University Information Technology Services This document may be downloaded, printed, or copied for educational use without further permission of the University Information Technology Services Division (UITS), provided the content is not modified and this statement is not removed. Any use not stated above requires the written consent of the UITS Division. The distribution of a copy of this document via the Internet or other electronic medium without the written permission of the KSU - UITS Division is expressly prohibited. Published by Kennesaw State University – UITS 2016 The publisher makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the material contained in this document and therefore is not responsible for any damages or liabilities incurred from UITS use. University Information Technology Services Introduction to Camtasia Studio 8 - PC Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Learning Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Create a Project Folder ........................................................................................................................... 5 Gather Files ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Before You Record ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Recording Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 6 Recording Tips ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Audio Recording Tips .................................................................................................................................. 7 The Welcome Window ................................................................................................................................ 8 Record ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Record the Screen ................................................................................................................................... 9 Record the Full Screen .......................................................................................................................... 11 Record with Custom Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 11 Record Audio in Camtasia Recorder ..................................................................................................... 12 Record Using a Web Camera in Camtasia Recorder ................................................................................. 12 Change the Recording File Format............................................................................................................ 14 Change Recorder Hotkeys ......................................................................................................................... 15 Record a PowerPoint Presentation ........................................................................................................... 16 PowerPoint Add-In Hotkeys .................................................................................................................. 18 PowerPoint Recording Tips ................................................................................................................... 18 PowerPoint Add-In Options .................................................................................................................. 18 Importing PowerPoint 2013 Slides into Camtasia ................................................................................ 20 Pixels to Inches Conversion ...................................................................................................................... 21 Editing in Camtasia .................................................................................................................................... 22 Creating a Camtasia Studio Project .......................................................................................................... 22 Import Media and Zipped Projects ........................................................................................................... 23 Import Media ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Import a Zipped Project ........................................................................................................................ 26 Project Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Editing Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 27 Custom Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 29 Save a Project and the Source Clips .......................................................................................................... 30 Back up a Project Automatically (AutoSave) ............................................................................................ 31 Change the AutoSave Interval .............................................................................................................. 31 Export Project as a Zip File ........................................................................................................................ 33 Camtasia Studio Editor Overview ............................................................................................................. 34 Basic Timeline Edits Select Part of the Timeline ....................................................................................... 35 Cut a Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Lock or Unlock a Track .......................................................................................................................... 36 Split a Clip .............................................................................................................................................. 37 Extend the Frame of a Clip .................................................................................................................... 37 Add a Marker ........................................................................................................................................ 38 Audio Editing ............................................................................................................................................. 40 Record Voice Narration ......................................................................................................................... 41 Callouts...................................................................................................................................................... 43 Add a Callout ......................................................................................................................................... 44 Add a Transition ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Produce a Video ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Produce Using Production Presets ....................................................................................................... 47 Additional Help ......................................................................................................................................... 50 Introduction Camtasia Studio 8 is a software used to create video tutorials and presentations. You can easily record software applications, PowerPoint presentations, and Web camera videos. Use the editor to edit your recordings for professional polish, and enhance for emphasis. Share crystal-clear videos at any screen size…on Web pages, blogs, CDs, or portable devices like the iPod. Learning Objectives After completing the instructions in this booklet, you will be able to: Acquire the production workflow for producing your own video using Camtasia Studio 8. Familiarize yourself with the Camtasia Studio Recorder. Discover several recording options when using Camtasia. Apply fundamental screencast editing, animation and transition features. Add and edit audio to enhance the quality of your video. Seamlessly produce your Camtasia Studio 8 project. Getting Started Before you get started with Camtasia, you