Video Tip Series – Part two: Editing Tools

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So you have your audio and video recorded but don’t know how to take it to that next level? No worries. Week two brings you tips on how to reinforce your audio instructions using editing tools such as annotations, callouts and zooms.

The video is posted below and presents three tips that will help you utilize editing tools to enhance your final product.

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  • 0:06 Tip #1: Use annotations to reinforce audio instructions
  • 0:20 Tip #2: Use zooms to focus on important actions
  • 0:36 Tip #3: Use transitions to show passage of time or move between topics

Full-length tutorials: Learn how to use editing tools in Camtasia Studio and Camtasia for Mac.

More tips and tricks: see previous tips from this series and more!

 

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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://providence.org e ross

    In this video, you illustrate a box and arrow callout. Can you tell me which callout you used to get the box with rounded corners?

    So far I’m loving Camtasia, but disappointed with the quality of the few included callouts. In general, my design needs are simple. I just want the callouts to look clean and professional – but I’ve been having a hard time recreating the smooth look of yours in this video here. Any tips? Where can I look for more callouts – or for a guide to develop my own?

    Thanks!
    e

  • e ross

    In this video, you illustrate a box and arrow callout. Can you tell me which callout you used to get the box with rounded corners?

    So far I’m loving Camtasia, but disappointed with the quality of the few included callouts. In general, my design needs are simple. I just want the callouts to look clean and professional – but I’ve been having a hard time recreating the smooth look of yours in this video here. Any tips? Where can I look for more callouts – or for a guide to develop my own?

    Thanks!
    e

  • e ross

    Oops, please delete the first (topmost) comment.

  • http://www.facebook.com/stevenukass Stevenukas Stoncius

    Hi,

    I see you have made some changes to your blog. I am not able to play video I have recorded with Jing and links that I find in google all is being redirected to knew blog where info is not relevant. Could you please guide me the right direction

    • http://www.techsmith.com Daniel Foster

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    • http://www.techsmith.com/ Daniel Foster

      Hi Stevenukas – Sorry for the difficulty in finding stuff! We merged content from four blogs into one, but Google should catch up soon and start pointing to the right place. 
      It sounds like the problem you’re encountering may be addressed here: http://blogs.techsmith.com/tips-how-tos/my-jing-video-swf-wont-open-vi/ If not, please get in touch with our support department, and they can help you get back on track: http://techsmith.custhelp.com/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask