The Forge: Episode 27 with Jonathan Halls and Tiffany Wood

Upcoming on this episode we talked with Jonathan Halls. Who you say? Jonathan started off as a talk show host in Australia, then went to the UK at the BBC where he eventually ended up running the BBC's production training department. He now runs training and is an adjunct professor at George Washington University. In this episode, Jonathan lays out at least 9 tips for getting better camera video, even if you're using your cell phone. For instance, Jonathan says, "Video gives a lot of exciting Continue reading

New Release: Capture faster with Snagit 11.2

Great news! We've got a new version of Snagit on Windows for you to try! We’re pretty excited about this release, and we can't wait to hear what you think about it. What's new? If you haven’t already, stop by Snagit's what's new page and check out the latest version, now with the all new OneClick interface - which gives you instant access to image and video capture tools, settings, capture profiles, and more! Our team of trainers made you a video to show the new OneClick panel in action. View Continue reading

Updating Images and Clips in Camtasia Studio 8

Today, I’m here to bring you another feedback success story. You asked for the ability to swap out media on the timeline, and we delivered. As of version 8.0.4, Camtasia Studio gives you the ability to update media on the timeline -- which is useful if you need to make quick wholesale swaps or update content in old projects. It's also useful if you accidentally move or rename a media file that the timeline is trying to reference. Check out the short video (3:07) below to see how it easy it can Continue reading

Camtasia for Mac 2.3 Release – Sketch motion callouts, keystroke callouts, and more

Upgrade to Camtasia for Mac 2.3 today to enjoy more options for editing and enhancing your videos! WHAT'S NEW IN CAMTASIA FOR MAC 2.3 Sketch Motion Callouts: Draw attention to specific areas with a professional, animated look. Keystroke Callouts: Automatically capture any keyboard shortcuts used during recording and show them off as a graphic in your video. Copy/Paste Annotations: Easily copy and paste annotations and media between projects. Add New Tracks: Camtasia for Mac now Continue reading

Camtasia Relay 4.2 Release – Upgrade now! Lost audio prompt, TechSmith Smart Player, and more

With the latest version of Camtasia Relay, you will find that recording, viewing, and sharing your content is even easier! WHAT'S NEW IN CAMTASIA RELAY 4.2 Lost Audio: Did your microphone accidentally unplug without you knowing? Don't worry! Camtasia Relay 4.2 will notify you if you've lost your audio while recording by prompting you with an alert. TechSmith Smart Player: Engage your viewers by supporting interactive elements of your videos like hotspots or table of contents, on nearly Continue reading

We’ve Been Listening! – Improvements and Enhancements to Camtasia Studio, Camtasia for Mac, and Snagit on Mac

If you're a current Camtasia Studio v8, Camtasia for Mac v2, or Snagit on Mac v2 user, we’ve got some great updates for you! Camtasia Studio 8.0.3 We've been listening! With Camtasia Studio 8.0.3, we've made some tweaks to make your experience with Camtasia Studio 8 even better. We've added requested capabilities and made a handful of bug fixes. Here are some of the things we worked to bring you in this maintenance release: Added ripple move and trim for media on the timeline Improved Continue reading

Snagit 11.1 Release – Windows 8 compatibility, system audio capture, and more

Capture anything on your screen with the ultimate screen capture tool. With version 11.1, you'll be able to use Snagit with Windows 8, record system audio, and customize Snagit to meet the unique needs of your entire organization. Already using Snagit 11 on Windows? If you own Snagit 11, your upgrade to 11.1 is FREE! Upgrade to the latest version within your copy of Snagit. To check for an upgrade within Snagit on Windows, select Help > Check for Upgrade from the main menu. What's New in Continue reading