Thanks for a really good tutorial. I have been using PowerDirector for a couple of years and, although it has done what I need, it's pretty temperamental. Usually after a Windows Update or some other legitimate change, a PowerDirector problem arises. Some of these have been really tough to find/fix. Switching gears, I have used SnagIt since the beginning of time and have nothing but good things to say about TechSmith. I'm pretty sure Camtasia will do everything I need without the headaches. Again, thanks for the tutorial. I think I'm going to make the switch.
Thank you for this. I like the timestamps. It's very useful. Do produce more Camtasia guides like this. By the way, how long did it takes you to render this 30 minute video?
Thank you for your thorough information on how to use Camtasia. I used to create videos all the time and needed a refresher. I learned some new features in your video I can use to make my videos look more professional.
Thank you, this is very useful for the training video I wanna make, really appreciate the step by step structure and that you didn’t rush through it ☺️
Excellent work Eduard. Here is something I am trying to do: I would like to use an Iphone to record a business discussion in a boardroom. The video should start with a transition and a full screed of the business interview, logo of our firm appearing. Then, as we talk, there will be some powerpoint slides to add for a visual confirmation of our points. Perhaps 4-5 slides. How do I go about it? I tried to import the media (the powerpoint slides) and it was unsuccessful, not sure why, I will persist. Do you think that I what I have in mind is easy and can work flawlessly? I am using a bridging software that allows me to select the much better iphone 13 camera vs the laptop built in camera.
Hello, Eduard. This was fantastic. I've been using Camtasia since Camtasia 9, so I'm super familiar with the product and comfortable with how it works. That's not my problem. 😆 The problem I'm trying to solve is how to get better at editing Zoom recorded videos using Camtasia. I've always heard that one hour of video should take about three hours to edit. I've been editing live workshop recordings that run from 2.5 to 3.5 hours, which should take me around 9 - 11 hours to edit if the 1:3 ratio is true. What I'm finding is that it's taking me closer to 4-5 hours to edit each hour in Camtasia. How can I get better, stronger, faster at editing Zoom videos using Camtasia? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Honestly there is no ratio. We often spend 100-200h for 1:00 of explainer animation. One minute, for clarity. The edit time will depend a lot on complexity of the edits and also your skill level. But honestly as you keep editing and get better and if you keep editing the same kind of videos, you will get so much better at those type of Zoom videos, so keep at it!
Great video tutorial on Camtasia! Very helpful. The only thing I might add, is for output audio quality on a video export, I tend to prefer higher quality (CD quality) set to 320kbps which is what I like for my wedding video clients. But I guess as long as there is enough clarity in sound this setting might vary.
I really have to question a guy doing tutorials about video filmmaking, especially if he doesn't know how to use a microphone properly nor correctly. Yes, he has a windscreen. But that windscreen is useless because he has his mouth too close to the microphone. The result is a lot of popping and muddy noises being recorded with him talking into the mic. A good microphone does not need to be so close to the presenter's mouth during recording. The other thing I noticed is the audio levels were peaking way too hot. If the sound was being channeled through a vu meter there's a pretty good chance the audio will peak in the red, or positive DB zone because the mic input levels were completely wrong. His camera placement was very amateur and is a classic example of where NOT to put the camera if filming a presentation. He had himself centered onscreen and it was a fixed static camera with no dynamic movement. He could have easily used 2 or 3 different cameras during this shoot and had a basic video switcher to move between cameras to offer different angle views to make the presentation more interesting and not so boring. I watched less than 3 minutes of the video because there really isn't anything I can learn from this man. I don't recommend his tutorial and guardedly advise to watch only if you want to. But if you are just starting out with video filmmaking, everything that he is suggesting is almost completely wrong and lacks adequate information about proper mic'ing and proper camera placement and use. His lighting was just ok... about the only thing he got right I think. Watch him if you want, but take what he says with a proverbial "grain of salt." There are other tutorials far more useful for the wannabe and filmmaker enthusiast that would be far more useful than this one.
I mean... I make simple tutorials about video editing and animation for beginners lol not about filmmaking or cameras. If you're so advanced, not sure why you're watching a Camtasia tutorial for beginners? And 2-3 camera setup for YT? What is this a live TV show? It's a basic home studio for a personal YT channel. You do realise the other Camtasia 2019 tutorial I made is the most viewed one on TH-cam, so not sure where you're going with this? You're totally right about audio/mic, but other than that, I don't understand the hate. Either way, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Thanks, Eduard! I watched your tutorial on DaVinci Resolve and have been using it. It's way too complicated, though. So I'm going to try Camtasia. Your videos are my go-to videos for software tutorials!
I am planning on creating some photography product reviews and training material and am researching videa editing and screen recording software. I am pretty certain that I will be purchasing Camtasia after watching this tutorial Eduard. It was superb, the sequence of features you showed was perfect and easy to follow. Thank you very much for explaining in such a simple and logical way. I will be certain to check out your other videos.
VERY useful tips with no fluff! I am trying to re-educate myself (I have not used Camtasia for about 5 years) and I was looking for a basic, straight-to-the-point tutorial - and I found it in yours. Thanks!
I see you’re using a Mac...on mine I have a few issues and curious if you have the same. 1. System record...mine will not work at all and camtasia has been little help. Did you have the same issue? 2. Anytime I add some video or larger files on the track (layered green screen for example) camtasia seems to not move at same speed. Almost like buffering the video and I am unable to watch in real time as I am editing. Do you see this as well?
1) Record System Audio - I forgot the exact process, but it was very smooth. On install, I had to give Camtasia a couple of permissions to record screen, etc. For System Audio, you had to install some plugins/drivers, but again it was all very smooth from what I remember. TechSmith support should be able to help you with that. 2) That's somewhat normal. From your description, it sounds like it's having a hard time playing back the video edit. Depending on your machine (computer/laptop) and the complexity of your project, it's actually pretty normal for a video editing software to not be able to play it back in real time, thus the sort of lag/buffer while playing. This is because it has to do so many calculations/effects that take longer than real time playing. Other software allow you to lower the preview quality to 1/2 or 1/4 or even 1/8 of the quality for easier preview. With Camtasia, you can't do it. However, there is a solution and it's called PROXY VIDEOS. Check out that part in my tutorial at 28:20 - Proxy Video for better performance
Also, regarding GREEN SCREEN, if you're talking about VFX/live video... nevermind the below message. But if you use motion graphics/stock animation - I would suggest you stop looking for green screen items and look for assets that have a transparent background already. Green screen is pretty old and useless in this context, you can now find the same assets that are already transparent and much easier to use/process. You can find a ton of those for example on videoplasty.com
STEP BY STEP 🔥 - How To Make Explainer Animation in Camtasia - th-cam.com/video/MPGOg4C8Hhw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for a really good tutorial. I have been using PowerDirector for a couple of years and, although it has done what I need, it's pretty temperamental. Usually after a Windows Update or some other legitimate change, a PowerDirector problem arises. Some of these have been really tough to find/fix.
Switching gears, I have used SnagIt since the beginning of time and have nothing but good things to say about TechSmith. I'm pretty sure Camtasia will do everything I need without the headaches.
Again, thanks for the tutorial. I think I'm going to make the switch.
Thanks Edward. Very helpful!
Thanks--Helpful in getting started
Glad it was helpful!
CAMTASIA ANIMATION HACK FOR BEGINNERS: th-cam.com/video/bEKWWrDkvsI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. It's is a very good jumpstart video for new user to produce high quality videos.
You just earned a new subscriber. You're a very good teacher👍🏽.
One quick question. Does it work on android devices?
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Thank you, glad you found it useful! 👍🏼
@@VideoPlastyOfficial sorry you have a misunderstanding here so it doesn't useful for me.
Because i am a mobile video editor 😊😊😊
That's interesting! What software/app do you use?
@@VideoPlastyOfficial kinemaster..
@@VideoPlastyOfficial l want to clear one thing that
I extreme love video editing
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is this app for free? or, do they have a free version? i need it because i have a plan to make my own youtube channel
thank's
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this. I like the timestamps. It's very useful. Do produce more Camtasia guides like this. By the way, how long did it takes you to render this 30 minute video?
Thank you for the Time and Efforts by you on the Video 😇✌️
Indeed it took a while to produce, but all great tutorials need a lot of research and editing! 💪🏼
You didn't show how to use zoomin effect.
Great tutorial, very detailed and covers essential tips. Thanks Bro!
My pleasure mate!
Thanks man, it really helped.
Thank you for your thorough information on how to use Camtasia. I used to create videos all the time and needed a refresher. I learned some new features in your video I can use to make my videos look more professional.
Glad it was helpful!
I watched it until de end. Great video. I stopped it, re watched, it's a great tutorial. thanks
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Thanks for creating a very clear and easy-to-follow tutorial. And in only 30 minutes!
Happy to hear you find it helpful!
Thank you, this is very useful for the training video I wanna make, really appreciate the step by step structure and that you didn’t rush through it ☺️
Thank you so much. These kind of comments really inspire me to keep making more tutorials!
Excellent work Eduard. Here is something I am trying to do: I would like to use an Iphone to record a business discussion in a boardroom. The video should start with a transition and a full screed of the business interview, logo of our firm appearing. Then, as we talk, there will be some powerpoint slides to add for a visual confirmation of our points. Perhaps 4-5 slides. How do I go about it? I tried to import the media (the powerpoint slides) and it was unsuccessful, not sure why, I will persist. Do you think that I what I have in mind is easy and can work flawlessly? I am using a bridging software that allows me to select the much better iphone 13 camera vs the laptop built in camera.
Thank you! Helpful!
This is an excellent tutorial for a beginning user of Camtasia.
Glad to hear!
Nice job on this intro training to Camtasia! Thank you!
Glad you found it useful!
Clear, easy to understand, really straight forward, thanks for making it that easy 🙂
Glad I could help!
Hi i expected you say something to the file and folder structure and how to find out which video is used in which project ????
Succinct and complete. Well presented.
Glad you think so!
Hello, Eduard. This was fantastic.
I've been using Camtasia since Camtasia 9, so I'm super familiar with the product and comfortable with how it works. That's not my problem. 😆 The problem I'm trying to solve is how to get better at editing Zoom recorded videos using Camtasia.
I've always heard that one hour of video should take about three hours to edit. I've been editing live workshop recordings that run from 2.5 to 3.5 hours, which should take me around 9 - 11 hours to edit if the 1:3 ratio is true. What I'm finding is that it's taking me closer to 4-5 hours to edit each hour in Camtasia.
How can I get better, stronger, faster at editing Zoom videos using Camtasia?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Honestly there is no ratio. We often spend 100-200h for 1:00 of explainer animation. One minute, for clarity.
The edit time will depend a lot on complexity of the edits and also your skill level. But honestly as you keep editing and get better and if you keep editing the same kind of videos, you will get so much better at those type of Zoom videos, so keep at it!
Great presentation and straight to the point
It's what we do, thanks!
Great video tutorial on Camtasia! Very helpful. The only thing I might add, is for output audio quality on a video export, I tend to prefer higher quality (CD quality) set to 320kbps which is what I like for my wedding video clients. But I guess as long as there is enough clarity in sound this setting might vary.
True, I always export the highest. Most videos end up on TH-cam and Vimeo and they get compressed again anyway
I really have to question a guy doing tutorials about video filmmaking, especially if he doesn't know how to use a microphone properly nor correctly. Yes, he has a windscreen. But that windscreen is useless because he has his mouth too close to the microphone. The result is a lot of popping and muddy noises being recorded with him talking into the mic.
A good microphone does not need to be so close to the presenter's mouth during recording. The other thing I noticed is the audio levels were peaking way too hot. If the sound was being channeled through a vu meter there's a pretty good chance the audio will peak in the red, or positive DB zone because the mic input levels were completely wrong.
His camera placement was very amateur and is a classic example of where NOT to put the camera if filming a presentation. He had himself centered onscreen and it was a fixed static camera with no dynamic movement. He could have easily used 2 or 3 different cameras during this shoot and had a basic video switcher to move between cameras to offer different angle views to make the presentation more interesting and not so boring. I watched less than 3 minutes of the video because there really isn't anything I can learn from this man. I don't recommend his tutorial and guardedly advise to watch only if you want to. But if you are just starting out with video filmmaking, everything that he is suggesting is almost completely wrong and lacks adequate information about proper mic'ing and proper camera placement and use. His lighting was just ok... about the only thing he got right I think.
Watch him if you want, but take what he says with a proverbial "grain of salt." There are other tutorials far more useful for the wannabe and filmmaker enthusiast that would be far more useful than this one.
I mean... I make simple tutorials about video editing and animation for beginners lol not about filmmaking or cameras. If you're so advanced, not sure why you're watching a Camtasia tutorial for beginners? And 2-3 camera setup for YT? What is this a live TV show? It's a basic home studio for a personal YT channel.
You do realise the other Camtasia 2019 tutorial I made is the most viewed one on TH-cam, so not sure where you're going with this? You're totally right about audio/mic, but other than that, I don't understand the hate.
Either way, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Thanks, Eduard! I watched your tutorial on DaVinci Resolve and have been using it. It's way too complicated, though. So I'm going to try Camtasia. Your videos are my go-to videos for software tutorials!
That's awesome, thank you! DaVinci is indeed more professional and complicated, but to get started Camtasia should definitely be easier :)
Thank you, Eduard! This was very helpful for me as I will record my first Camtasia video this week. Thanks for making it easy to understand and do.
Happy to help!
I am planning on creating some photography product reviews and training material and am researching videa editing and screen recording software. I am pretty certain that I will be purchasing Camtasia after watching this tutorial Eduard. It was superb, the sequence of features you showed was perfect and easy to follow. Thank you very much for explaining in such a simple and logical way. I will be certain to check out your other videos.
Thank you! I'm happy you found it helpful!
This was a very helpful tutorial. Answered all the questions I had. Thanks! 🏆
Glad it helped!
VERY useful tips with no fluff! I am trying to re-educate myself (I have not used Camtasia for about 5 years) and I was looking for a basic, straight-to-the-point tutorial - and I found it in yours. Thanks!
That's amazing, so glad to hear!
Very useful, you're a genius man!
Thank you!
nice starting video man, tanx
Glad you like it!
Your video was just what I needed, Im not very techo but you explained the basics nice and easy. Thank you.
Thank you, I'm really glad I could help!
I see you’re using a Mac...on mine I have a few issues and curious if you have the same. 1. System record...mine will not work at all and camtasia has been little help. Did you have the same issue? 2. Anytime I add some video or larger files on the track (layered green screen for example) camtasia seems to not move at same speed. Almost like buffering the video and I am unable to watch in real time as I am editing. Do you see this as well?
1) Record System Audio - I forgot the exact process, but it was very smooth. On install, I had to give Camtasia a couple of permissions to record screen, etc. For System Audio, you had to install some plugins/drivers, but again it was all very smooth from what I remember. TechSmith support should be able to help you with that.
2) That's somewhat normal. From your description, it sounds like it's having a hard time playing back the video edit. Depending on your machine (computer/laptop) and the complexity of your project, it's actually pretty normal for a video editing software to not be able to play it back in real time, thus the sort of lag/buffer while playing. This is because it has to do so many calculations/effects that take longer than real time playing.
Other software allow you to lower the preview quality to 1/2 or 1/4 or even 1/8 of the quality for easier preview. With Camtasia, you can't do it. However, there is a solution and it's called PROXY VIDEOS. Check out that part in my tutorial at 28:20 - Proxy Video for better performance
Also, regarding GREEN SCREEN, if you're talking about VFX/live video... nevermind the below message.
But if you use motion graphics/stock animation - I would suggest you stop looking for green screen items and look for assets that have a transparent background already. Green screen is pretty old and useless in this context, you can now find the same assets that are already transparent and much easier to use/process. You can find a ton of those for example on videoplasty.com
@@VideoPlastyOfficial thank you!
Happy to help! :)
Really clear, thank you !
thank you sir
You're welcome! :)
Thank you! 😊
You're welcome 😊
Thanks a lot !
Welcome!!
another great tutorial!! :)
Thank you so much Caesar, good to see you again! :)
@@VideoPlastyOfficial happy to be back. very busy with my blog. sadly haven't developed any video content for it yet.
Good to hear, get after it and get growing!
@@VideoPlastyOfficial trying to :)
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!