Training Videos: Technical Writers (Camtasia)

This course covers creating training videos with Camtasia.

• record a video with audio of a simple software task
• edit recordings to eliminate dead air, disruptive background noise
• join multiple recordings into one
• add callouts to videos
• pan or zoom in on portions of videos
• add still images to videos

You use links, videos and transcripts of those videos to learn these tasks, e-mail your instructor when you have questions, and send your work to the instructor for review.

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Camtasia job posts:

• indeed.com September 2022 excerpt (popup).
• indeed.com September 2023 excerpt (popup).

Example units from this course:

• Start and Save a Camtasia Video Recording
• Use Markers in Camtasia Projects

Course cost: license to TechSmith Camtasia:

1. Camtasia® 2021 Education. The education cost is $212.99.
2. Purchase Qualifications for Education Licenses. Make sure you qualify and get approved.

You use links, videos and transcripts of those videos to learn these tasks, e-mail your instructor when you have questions, and send your work to the instructor for review.

Course cost: $95 US, plus license to TechSmith Camtasia. Access to an older version of Camtasia is free, if you prefer.

Here are the policies for this course:

• You have 93 days to complete the units of this course.
• You are welcome to work ahead of the schedule you see on your schedule page for this course. If you foresee needing extra time, contact admin@mcmassociates.io
• You can choose whether to take this course for a letter grade or pass–fail.
• No refunds will be granted after the third day that you have access to this course.
• Unless results are automatic, your instructor will review, comment on, and return your work within three days of receipt. Expect an e-mail confirmation that your instructor has received your work.
• Your instructor is available many hours per week to answer your questions and provide other help. Setting up an appointment works best.
• The topics in this course are the most important at beginning and intermediate levels. You can request units on other topics; your instructor will consider adding them.
• Your instructor will gladly provide you with a letter describing the quality of your work in this course.
• Your instructor will make reasonable efforts to ensure your success in this course but can make no guarantees concerning your writing or career success outside of this course.

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