Camtasia: Is It The Best Video Creation And Editing Tool?
Published on November 20, 2023
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I thought I would write a quick blog post about Camtasia, which I have used for many years. I also thought it would be interesting to find out what other Wealthy Affiliate members use to record their screens and to edit their videos.
When I first purchased Camtasia, I think there were probably not many options available. I used some software called Cam Studio, which, if I remember, was fairly basic but easy to use. I believe that most people were using Camtasia at the time, so that's what I went for.
I'm guessing that I have been using Camtasia, which is made by TechSmith, for around 15 years. I also use Snagit, which is a simplified version, which is also made by Techsmith. Snagit is great for taking quick screenshots but also includes screen recording software. So, if I make a video about Camtasia, I have to use Snagit to record the video.
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Although I have been using Camtasia for a long time, it has many features that I don't know how to use. I haven't been creating fancy videos; I tend to make my videos raw with often no editing, rightly or wrongly! Quite a few videos I create are "How-to videos", so I don't feel they have to be particularly fancy; they just need to explain the process step-by-step.
Techsmith offers a certification course for users who have a maintenance agreement. A maintenance agreement, which I have for both Camtasia and Snagit, allows me to have free telephone assistance if needed and I don't have to pay for any more upgrades. So, I always have the latest version of the software.
I started the certification course some time ago, however, there is quite a bit to learn as it's a fairly comprehensive software. Plus, their functionality is improving all the time and offering more features. I must admit that there is quite a lot to remember, but I am trying to put everything I learn into action.
It would be interesting to hear what other members use for video creation, editing, etc. Also, has anyone completed the certification courses for Camtasia?
Thank you for reading.
Roy
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