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We offer a 2-day introductory training course in Camtasia

Camtasia - Course outline


We currently offer public Camtasia training courses in many cities around the country. Please click on the schedule link to your right to see a complete list of our Camtasia course offerings.

You can book for these courses by clicking on the booking link at the top of this page or by clicking on the book link next to the scheduled dates on the right

We also offer custom Camtasia training courses and consulting which can be tailored and targeted specifically to you and your staff. These courses can be held at many training centres or on-site at your location anywhere in South Africa. We also provide Camtasia live online training courses in a virtual classroom. Our Camtasia training and support team have over 10 years experience developing and teaching applications.
Please contact training@multimediacentre.co.za if you would like more information on our Camtasia custom training courses.




COURSE OUTLINES


Sorry at this time we have no public Level One courses scheduled, please call or email us to see if we can arrange a private course for you. training@multimediacentre.co.za

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Description

This course introduces users to Camtasia. The course is designed to take participants through the development process of building software demonstrations and interactive simulations. The course is task-based, with participants learning by recording and updating projects. Along with covering the key features of Camtasia, the course focuses on best practices to record Camtasia projects.

Camtasia Course Outline


LESSON 1 - eLearning and Camtasia
Education Through Pictures
Camtasia’s History
Planning eLearning Projects
The Development Process
The Power Scale
Budgeting Considerations
The Camtasia Studio Interface
The Clip Bin
The Preview Panel
Open a Camera Project
View Panels
Explore the Clip Bin
Preview Project Assets

LESSON 2 - Recording Videos
Display Resolution and Recording
Area
Rehearsals
Recording The Screen
Cursor Effects
Annotations
Rehearse a Script
Set Camtasia Tools Options
Select a Recording Area
Record a Video
Record a Video with Cursor Highlights
and Clicks
Add a System Stamp and Caption

LESSON 3 - Videos, Images and PIP
Adding Video
Images
Picture in Picture (PIP)
Import a Camrec Video
Add a Video to the Timeline,
Import Images
Add an Image to the PIP Track
Create a Watermark

LESSON 4 - Title Clips, Transitions
Title Clips
Transitions
Callouts
Create a Title Clip
Add Slide Transitions
Set Transition Duration
Add a Text Callout
Modify Text Callout Properties
Add a Rectangle Callout
Add a Highlight Rectangle

LESSON 5 - Audio
Importing Audio Files
Recording Narration
Splitting
Volume Controls
Silence and Audio Enhancements
Add Background Music to a Video
Fade Audio In and Out
Record Voice Narration
Split a Music Clip
Lower Audio Volume
Replace Audio with Silence
Remove Noise

LESSON 6 - Produce Videos
Production Basics
Watermarks
Produce a Video for the Web
Produce an AVI for CD Distribution
Edit Preset Values
Add a Watermark to a Produced Video

LESSON 7 - Focus, Markers, TOCs
Focus, Markers, TOCs, Flash Hotspots
Add a Zoom-n-Pan
Alter a Zoom-n-Pan’s Start Time
Add a Zoom-n-Pan Keyframe
Change Video Dimensions
Apply SmartFocus
Add a Marker
Add a TOC
Customize a TOC
Replace a Background Image
Add a Transparent Hotspot
Set Flash Hotspot Properties

LESSON 8 - Quizzes and Surveys
Quizzes, Surveys
Add a Quiz and Multiple Choice Question
Add a Fill In the Blank Question
Produce Part of a Video
Edit Answer Details
Add a Survey
Set Quiz Production Options
Set Quiz and Survey Results via Email

LESSON 9 - Theater, Menu Maker
Theater
MenuMaker


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Audience

This course is for beginning and intermediate Camtasia users who want to create software demonstrations and interactive simulations. Captivate appeals to a wide variety of audiences, typically grouped in training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation.

Course Summary

Camtasia provides students with the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to develop and build software demonstrations and interactive simulations with Captivate. In addition to learning key concepts, students also learn best practices for creating and publishing Captivate projects.

Pre-Requisites

You should have the following experience prior to taking this course:

  • Have experience with Windows or Macintosh operating systems
On Completion

During class you'll learn how to create stunning eLearning materials that included multiple choice quiz questions, helpful tutorials for support staff, compelling marketing promotion to acquire new sales leads and your own branded CD menus too.


Camtasia training courses offered in South Africa

We can offer you customised on-site training courses in Camtasia wherever you are in South Africa:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, East Rand, West Rand, Mid Rand, Pretoria, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Free State, Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban, South Coast, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, East London, Western Cape, George, Plettenberg Bay, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the Karoo too.

We also provide Camtasia training courses in the following cities:

Camtasia training courses in Johannesburg
Camtasia training courses in Durban
Camtasia training courses in Pretoria
Camtasia training courses in Cape Town
Camtasia training courses in Port Elizabeth
Camtasia training courses in Bloemfontein
Camtasia training courses in George
Camtasia training courses in Plettenberg Bay
Camtasia training courses in East London
Camtasia training courses in Tshwane
Camtasia training courses in East Rand
Camtasia training courses in Gauteng
Camtasia training courses in Hout Bay
Camtasia training courses in Nelspruit
Camtasia training courses in Kwa Zulu Natal
Camtasia training courses in Midrand
Camtasia training courses in Polokwane


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