The Future of Training
Creating Videos in Camtasia: A
Deeper Look (Intermediate)
Joe Schipper
Technology Integration Specialist (ITRT)
Western Branch High School,
Chesapeake, VA
http://cpsvstecollaboration.wikispaces.com
Importing an Existing Project
Importing an Existing Project
 Existing Camtasia
projects must be
imported from a .zip
file.
 Click Import Zipped
Project…
Importing an Existing Project
 Browse out to .zip
file on top and
select location to
place Camtasia
project on bottom.
 Click OK
Using Titles
Using Titles
After opening your
project, click on Title
Clips.
Using Titles
Type the title
name here. This
is the title of
clip that will
show in the Clip
Bin, not the text
of the clip.
Click in the black area and type the text that will show
on the clip. You may choose the font before typing or
highlight and change the font. Click OK when finished.
Using Titles
Even though it
is designated as
a Title clip, it
can go
anywhere in
the timeline.
Just drag and
drop.
Using Titles
Once the clip
is placed on
the timeline,
you can adjust
the time the
clip shows or
edit the text of
the clip. You
can only edit
the clip if it is
placed on the
timeline. You
cannot edit it
in the clip bin.
Using Transitions
Using Transitions
 After opening
your project,
click on
Transitions.
Using Transitions
Double click on a transition to
preview. Drag your chosen
transition to the
Storyboard.
Notice than when you went to
the transition choices, you
were switched to the
Storyboard view. You can
only add transitions in
Storyboard.
Using Transitions
By default, the length of the
transition is 3 seconds.
When in Storyboard view,
you cannot tell what the
length of your transitions
are unless you right click on
the transition. After you
have chosen all your
transitions, click finished.
Using Transitions
 Back in the Timeline
view, you can now see
that the last transition
is longer than the
others.
To adjust, right click and
choose the length you
want.
Using Transitions
 Tips:
 The default duration time for Transitions is three
seconds. The duration is customized using Tools >
Options > Transitions.
 Transitions can only be placed between clips. You
cannot begin or end a video with a Transitions.
 Double-click on a Transition effect to see it play in
the Preview Area. You can also highlight a Transition
and click the Play button to see the Transition
effect.
Edit Videos Using the Timeline
Edit Videos Using the Timeline
Before you can make most edits to the timeline, you must select
the area you want to edit.
With no area selected,
many editing options are grayed
out.
With an area selected for
editing, more options are
made available.
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
zoom in
zoom out
Cut: Delete unwanted portions from the timeline. This action will cut all
clips and elements in the selected area unless you lock a track you do
not want cut.
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
Split: Place the seek bar at the point where you want
to make the split so that you can add transitions or
graphics between scenes.
Graphic Added after Splitting
Track
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
Fade In
Fade Out
Select an area of your audio and have it fade in or out.
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
Volume up
Volume down
You can lock one track while you increase or decrease the volume of the other.
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
Replace with Silence
Select an area of your audio and replace that audio with silence. You can
lock one track if you want to keep that audio in place while silencing
another track.
Timeline Tools:
A Closer Look
Save the Current Frame as an Image
Zoom-n-Pan
The Zoom and Pan feature in
Camtasia is used to highlight key
frames.
Zoom-n-Pan
 When Zoom-n-Pan is
utilized, the screen will
zoom in on a selected
area of the video to
view it in more detail.
 When this key section is
finished playing, the
video can be set to pan
back to full screen
mode.
Zoom-n-Pan
1. To begin using Zoomn-Pan, click on the
“Zoom-n-Pan” link in
the “Edit” section of
the Camtasia Task List.
Zoom-n-Pan
2. Click on the “Add
Zoom-n-Pan Key
Frame”.
3. Drag the green arrow
to the exact location
on the timeline where
you want to begin
zooming in.
Zoom-n-Pan
4. On the Zoom-n-Pan
Properties Screen, click
the radio button next
to “Standard Zoom
Size.”
5. Use the dropdown list
to choose the zoom
size that you would
like.
Zoom-n-Pan

You may wish to
customize the size of the
zoom area manually by
using the sizing squares
on the green box.

It is recommended that
you check the box next to
“Keep aspect ratio” to
avoid distortion in your
video.
Zoom-n-Pan
6. Choose a zoom speed, then click “OK” to
add the starting frame.
Zoom-n-Pan
7. Now you will need to set an ending frame to
pan the video back to full screen. Start by
clicking on the “Add Zoom-n-Pan key frame”
link again.
Zoom-n-Pan
8.
Drag the green arrow to
the exact location on the
timeline where you want
to begin zooming out.
9. Click on the radio button
next to “Show Entire
Video.”
10. Select a Zoom Speed, and
then click “OK.”
Zoom-n-Pan
 Now both your beginning frame and ending frame appear in
the Zoom-n-Pan list.
 Use the links to add another frame, remove or modify existing
Zoom-n-Pan frames.
 Click on the “Finished” button to exit Zoom-n-Pan mode and
return to normal view.
Callouts
Callouts are graphics that appear on top
of a video that draws the viewer’s
attention to specific objects or processes.
Add callouts by clicking the “Callouts”
button in the left pane under “Edit”.
Types of Callouts
Blur Callout -used for blurring private
information such as passwords
Flash Hot Spot -a button that can launch a URL
or go to a specific place in the movie
Custom Callout -You can create your own
callout using a bmp., gif., .png, or .jpg image
file. (Example: Company logo)
Adding a Callout
While in the “Callout” window, position the seekbar where
you want to insert the callout.
(You can also adjust the position and length of callout after
you create it)
Adding a Callout
From the “Callout Type” dropdown menu, choose the type
of callout you would like to insert.
Adding a Callout
From this “Callout Properties” menu you will be able to
customize the callout by selecting the color fill and border.
Adding a Callout
Use the “Properties” to customize your callout. Examples
would be:
•Fade In
•Fade Out
•Add Drop Shadow
•Size Callout to Text
•Keep Aspect Ration
•Opacity
Adding a Callout
Drag your “callout” to the location you want to emphasize
Creating “Custom Callouts”
You can create “Custom Callouts” in Camtasia Studio. This
allows you the option of using your own graphic as your
“Custom Callout”. The formats that are supported are:
•bmp.
•gif.
•.png
•.jpg
Creating “Custom Callouts”
Click “Custom Callouts” on the Callout Properties task pane.
This will open the “Custom Callout Manager”.
Creating “Custom Callouts”
Click on the “New Custom Callout” button and the select the
file you want to use as your custom callout. Click “Open”
Creating “Custom Callouts”
Your image will appear in the “Custom Callout Manager” window.
Under “description” give your custom callout a name.
Creating “Custom Callouts”
You can add text to your custom callout by using the “Text
indent” option. Make sure you check that the text is
displayed only on the area you want it to show.
Blur Callout
You can create “Blur Callout” in Camtasia Studio. This allows
you to hide confidential information that might be shown on
your screen recording.
Example: your username when logging into Novell
Blur Callout
Capture screen recording of logging in
Blur Callout
Click on “Callouts” in the “Edit” task bar
Blur Callout
Click on “Add Callout”
Blur Callout
•Click on the drop down
menu for “Callout type:”
•Choose “Blur Callout”
Blur Callout
Drag “Blur Callout” and place on top of
sensitive information
Blur Callout
Adjust the length of the “Blur Callout” in the
time line
Click “Finish” once length of callout is
adjusted
Picture in Picture (PIP)
Picture in Picture (PiP)
First, decide if your PIP will have audio or
not and mute audio if necessary when
recording this video segment.
Picture in Picture (PiP)
Once you have added a video to the
timeline, right click on your PIP media
and select “Add to PIP.” (Note: a camrec
will not import to PIP.)
Picture in Picture (PiP)
Next, select the default choice to
preview the PIP on top of video and
click “OK.”
Picture in Picture (PiP)
Next, right click on the PIP media
timeline and select “Modify PIP.”
Picture in Picture (PiP)
The PIP will appear as a box over your
initial video. Drag and shrink that box to
a desirable position and click on “OK”
then “finished.”
Picture in Picture (PiP)
You are now ready to continue your
video.
Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Applying Audio Enhancements
Even out volume levels:
Adjusts the volume of the audio clips to a standard level. This is useful since
recording levels between audio clips can vary greatly.
When the Even out volume levels option is turned on, the audio waveform will
immediately show signs of being improved.
• Click Play in the Preview Area to test how the enhancements sound.
•While the video is playing, check and uncheck to hear a comparison of
the before and after audio quality.
•Change the Settings option if desired.
Applying Audio Enhancements
Automatically try to detect noise on the timeline
The Training process detects noise within the audio at a location where silence exists.
Camtasia Studio will automatically look for the best area on the Timeline in which to
train for noise reduction.
This works best when you have a single audio clip on the Timeline or, all of the audio
clips contain similar kinds of noise.
Once you have made the selection, click the Noise Removal button. The training and
noise reduction process begins immediately. The status area will let you know when
the process is complete.
• Click the Play button in the Preview Area to hear how the new audio sounds.
• While the video is playing, check and uncheck the Restore Noise option to
hear a comparison of the before and after audio quality.
Applying Audio Enhancements
Manually select a region of audio with noise but no voice narration
Manually select a region on the Timeline's audio waveform to train for noise
reduction. This should be a location where silence should exist. You need only make
a small selection - less than one second.
If no true silence exists, you might have to train over an area that has some speaking
in it. In this case, if necessary, use the Adjust Sensitivity option to fine tune the noise
reduction.
Once you have made the selection, click the Noise Removal button. The training and
noise reduction process begins immediately. The status area will let you know when
the process is complete.
• Click the Play button in the Preview Area to hear how the new audio sounds.
• While the video is playing, check and uncheck the Restore Noise option to
hear a comparison of the before and after audio quality.
• When you are satisfied with the audio enhancements, click OK.
Applying Audio Enhancements
Adjust Sensitivity
The Adjust Sensitivity slider option is used after the Training and Noise Reduction
processes have been completed. Use if the noise reduction process caused the
audio to degrade in quality. This might happen if the training occurred over a
selection that did not contain true silence.
In this case, use the slider to reduce the sensitivity and thereby restore some of the
audio quality.
• Click the Play button in the Preview Area to hear how the audio sounds.
• As the video plays, use the Adjust Sensitivity lever to fine tune the noise
reduction enhancements.
Producing Video with Custom
Settings
Producing Video
 Click Produce Video as…
Producing Video
 You can produce videos
using recommended
settings, preset setting
or custom settings.
Producing Video (Recommend)
 Web will be smaller size,
moderate quality. E-mail
very small, very low quality
 CD larger size, better quality
(CPS Default)
 DVD very large, high quality
 Hard Drive very large, high
quality
 iPod small size, moderate
quality, specific format
Producing Video (Recommend)
 Selections help
determine where the
higher quality will be
focused.
Producing Video (Recommend)
 Adjust for quality vs.
size. If storing on server
or hard drive, opt for
quality.
 Change dimensions to
640x480 for CPS default
 Both video and audio
selections will be made.
Producing Video (Recommend)
 Choose location to
place final video.
Producing Video (Recommend)
 Summary of choices
 Click Finish. Will take
some time depending
on size of video.
Producing Video (Custom)
 Click Produce Video as…
Producing Video (Custom)
 Flash – Good for web pages.
Small size
 WMV – Good for web or
server. Runs in WMP. (CPS
Default)
 MOV – Runs only in
Quicktime. Larger size,
higher quality
 AVI – Runs in almost any
player, often large size, high
quality
 iPod – format specific.
Small
Producing Video (Custom)
 Choose a quality.
 Highest all around for
standard viewing is
Camtasia Studio Full
Motion Video and
Audio High.
Producing Video (Custom)
 Choose a video size.
CPS default is 640x480.
Producing Video (Custom)
 To add a watermark,
check block. Browse
out to image.
 Camtasia will give you
options for how
watermark can look.
Producing Video (Custom)
 Choose location to
place final video.
 Click Finish. Will take
some time depending
on size of video.
Now get out there and make
some videos!