WSU Technology Knowledge Base:Camtasia Studio 8 for PC

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This article includes instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring TechSmith Camtasia Studio. It is intended for instructors.

What's Camtasia Studio?

TechSmith's Camtasia Studio is a software application that gets installed on your laptop and allows you to record your screen activity and save it in the form of a video. Your movies include all mouse movements, pen and key strokes, any software application activity, and even web browsing activity. You can also choose to record audio from both system output (i.e., what's coming out of your speakers) and microphone input (e.g., your narration of a PowerPoint slide show). Camtaisia also includes a set of tools for editing your video, adding instructional and interactive elements such as callouts, transitions, and quizzes, adding audio tracks, and publishing your video in multiple formats, both locally and online (e.g., to YouTube). TechSmith offers both PC and Mac versions of Camtaisia Studio.

TLT support

TLT maintains a multi-user Camtasia license for WSU faculty who are interested in using it to develop instructional videos for class purposes. We strongly recommend talking to Chad Kjorlien, TLT Faculty Development Coordinator, Robin O'Callaghan, TLT Senior Instructional Designer, or Ken Graetz, Director of TLT, before investing your time and effort into learning this tool. Give TLT a call (x5240 Option 3), send an emailto tlt@winona.edu, or drop in to the Maxwell 130 Professional Resource Center anytime. TLT offers consultation and training on the development of effective instructional videos and can help you match your instructional strategies with the right tool and can help you answer such questions as:

  • How long should my videos be?
  • Should I capture myself through my webcam in addition to my screen activity?
  • How does this

Installing Camtaisia Studio

TLT maintains a multi-user license for WSU faculty who are interested in developing instructional videos for class purposes. We strongly suggest talking to a TLT staff member before deciding to invest your time and effort into learning and using this tool. There are many

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