Check out a new Video Tip Series – Part one: Recording Videos

Creating videos from stratch can be tricky if you are a newcomer to the game. From camera placement to recording and editing techniques, we have you covered.

A new video tip series will be sent out via Twitter and published weekly to our blog for the next 6 weeks. The first video is posted below and will present four tips that will help you record your video right the first time around.

Not seeing the video? View it on YouTube.

  • 0:12 Tip #1: Write a script before recording

  • 0:27 Tip #2: Run through your plan at least once without recording
  • 0:45 Tip #3: Be mindful of where your cursor is
  • 1:05 Tip #4: Speak with a fun, natural and easy to understand tone

Download an example script and blank template (Microsoft Word .docx).

More tips and tricks: see tips from this series and beyond!

 

Subscribe to the blog for next week’s tip video on Editing Tools. Or follow us on Twitter @CamtasiaTips, @CamtasiaMac or @TechSmith.

1121-J.Nagel pic_cropped-thumb-180x207-1120.jpg
Jaclyn Nagel is a digital media intern at TechSmith. She goes to Michigan State University and enjoys road trips, going to sporting events, music and bike riding. Email her at j.nagel@techsmith.com.

  • http://senseoftechnology.blogspot.in Faizan Ahmad

    Nice tutorial, I also use Camtasia for recording and creating GIF images.

    TechSenser

  • http://senseoftechnology.blogspot.in Faizan Ahmad

    Nice tutorial, I always use Camtasia to create videos and GIF images.

    TechSenser

  • Nixon

    Great tutorial. Lots of good, concise information. Thanks!

    • Kelly Rush

      Thanks for watching, Nixon!