TechSmith Camtasia 201: Intermediate Training
Training departments everywhere are moving to microlearning. Informal, short, on-demand training videos are now the go-to choice for computer skills. Learn to create these quick videos with the ideal tool for the job: TechSmith Camtasia.
In this 3-hour deep-dive you will learn how to record a high-quality, professional “click and talk” video demonstration of software, and publish your results to a video server or website. With a little practice, you will soon be cranking out Camtasia microlearning videos wholesale.
Who Should Attend?
- Training Managers
- Teachers
- eLearning Developers
- Application Developers
- Animators
- Technical Communicators
- Students
Topics covered include, but not limited to:
Recording Screen Actions with Camtasia Recorder
Learn some best practices for recording screen actions (video demos).- Set up your computer's screen resolution
- Decide on a recording size
- Use best practices for a clean recording
- Record audio along with video
Audio Basics
Audio enhances the learner experience. This section will help ensure your audio is truly an enhancement versus a distraction.
- Microphone recommendations
- Preparing to record
- Recording audio
Editing Your Video
Once you've got a video demo into Camtasia, the real work begins. Learn some killer techniques for producing your videos like a pro!
- Trim a video using cut, delete, and ripple delete
- Fix common audio problems
- Add pan and zoom effects
- Leverage Library assets
- Add background music
- Trim, fade, and synchronize background music
Quizzes, SCORM, and LMSs
Studies have shown that adding a quiz to an eLearning lessons can enhance learner retention. You'll learn how to add a quiz and then add multiple quiz questions.
- Insert a Quiz
- Add a Multiple Choice Question
- Add a True/False Question
- Set up a project to report quiz results to a Learning Management System (using SCORM)
About Your Instructor
Kevin Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written hundreds of step-by-step computer training books on applications such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Adobe RoboHelp, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Technical Communication Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, and TechSmith Camtasia.
Kevin spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an award-winning photojournalist and has three decades experience as a print publisher, technical writer, instructional designer, and eLearning developer. He is a certified technical trainer, a veteran classroom instructor, and a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions.
Kevin holds multiple certifications from companies such as Adobe, CompTIA, and the International Council for Certified Online Training Professionals (ICCOTP) as a Certified Online Training Professional (COTP).
