TechSmith Camtasia Introduction

Ready to master the art of screen recording? Welcome to our “TechSmith Camtasia Introduction” course, where we’ll transform you from a recording rookie into a screencast storyteller!

Ever struggled to explain a process through email, or wished you could capture your computer screen with professional polish? Maybe you’ve watched tutorial videos and thought, “I could create something like that if I knew how!” Well, get ready to discover the magic of Camtasia and turn your screen recordings into engaging visual content!

Whether you’re completely new to screen recording or have been experimenting with basic tools, this course will give you the confidence to create professional tutorials and demonstrations. Think of it as upgrading from taking screenshots to directing your own mini-movies. By the end of the day, you’ll be recording your screen, adding annotations and callouts, incorporating audio narration, and producing polished videos that will make your audience wonder when you became a video pro.

TechSmith Camtasia Introduction

Welcome to the “TechSmith Camtasia Introduction” course, a comprehensive one day workshop that transforms beginners into confident screencasting professionals through mastery of video capture, editing, and production techniques. This foundational course teaches you to create engaging video tutorials and demonstrations using Camtasia’s powerful features, from basic screen recording to professional editing with annotations, callouts, and audio narration, enabling you to produce polished instructional content that effectively communicates your message.

What You'll Get With This Course

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Small Classes

No more than 6 people per class

Comprehensive Materials

PDF manual and training files included!

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TechSmith Camtasia Introduction Course Content

Considerations before Screencasting

  • Why use a Storyboard?
  • Equipment Considerations
  • Learning Styles

Exploring Camtasia

  • The Camtasia Interface
  • Camtasia Preferences
  • Overview of Tools
  • The Media Bin and Library
  • Working with the Canvas
  • Properties Panel
  • The Timeline
  • Understanding the Playhead

Adding Media to your Project

  • Importing Video and Still Images
  • Adding Basic Screenshots
  • Adding SnagIt Screenshots
  • Using the Media Bin
  • Using the Library
  • Adding Content to the Timeline
  • Naming Tracks
  • Selecting & Deleting Media

Dealing with Audio

  • Record Voice Narration
  • Noise Removal
  • Fade & Lower Audio Volume
  • Locking and Hiding Tracks

Using the Camtasia Recorder

  • The Recorder Interface
  • Setting Recording Options
  • Defining the Capture Area
  • Viewing with the Editor

Editing your Footage

  • Moving Footage on the Timeline
  • Trimming Footage
  • Splitting Footage
  • Ripple Delete
  • Creating Frame Extensions

Animations and Transitions

  • Zoom n Pan
  • Scaling and Cropping
  • Basic & Custom Animations
  • Adding Transitions to Clips

Annotations

  • Callouts
  • Arrows and Lines
  • Shapes
  • Blur and Highlight
  • Sketch Motion
  • Keystroke Callouts

Producing & Sharing Screencasts

  • Produce a Local File
  • Produce for Web
  • Share to YouTube

*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Prior Knowledge

This course assumes no prior knowledge of TechSmith Camtasia. It is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn how to create, edit, and produce professional screen recordings and video content using this industry standard software.

Required Software

To participate in this course, you’ll need TechSmith Camtasia installed on your computer. A trial version is fine, as long as it’s activated and remains active through the course’s duration.

Course Materials

All necessary exercise files will be provided during the training session. You don’t need to prepare any materials beforehand.

Note About Different Versions

While this course uses the latest version of Camtasia, most skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience we recommend using the latest version of Camtasia. Please note that some features may vary between Windows and Mac versions.
Is this the right course for me?
Visit our main course page to take a quick, anonymous TechSmith Camtasia skills test. You’ll discover your true proficiency level in minutes, no registration required.

Why Bring Your Own Laptop?

Training is most effective when you’re working in a familiar environment. By bringing your own laptop to our training sessions, you’ll maximise your learning experience in several important ways.

Personal Comfort and Efficiency

Working on your own laptop means you’ll be instantly familiar with your keyboard layout and system preferences. No need to spend 20 minutes figuring out why the volume button is launching the calculator instead. This familiarity allows you to focus entirely on learning new skills rather than wondering why someone set the desktop background to dancing hamsters.

Access to Your Complete Work Environment

Your laptop comes with your personal setup of applications, customised settings, and existing files. Think of it as bringing your digital home with you, minus the dirty dishes in the sink. This means you can immediately apply what you learn to your real work documents and seamlessly integrate new skills into your daily workflow.

Practical Setup

During the training, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds, your personal laptop connected to our professional training setup. Each workspace is equipped with a 27-inch monitor (perfect for those who squint at their phones even with reading glasses), full-size USB-A keyboard, and USB-A mouse.

Software Accessibility

With your own laptop, you’ll have immediate access to your licensed software and saved preferences. This is particularly important for applications where having your existing login credentials readily available ensures a smooth training experience. No need to remember that complex password you created after your third coffee of the day.

Don’t Have A Laptop?

Bring Your Enthusiasm!

We provide the coffee and biscuits, but your enthusiasm is the one program we can’t install for you. Don’t worry, our trainers are experts at generating enough energy to power a small city!
Brendon Farrell Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Brendon Farrell

Co-Founder / Facilitator

From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.

As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.

Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.

Mark Finney Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Mark Finney

Co-Founder / Facilitator

With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.

Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.

When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.

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