Your mobile device is capable of so many things, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of the features that mobile apps offer. You can surf the web, check your bank statement, or place an order for take-out right from your fingertips. So let’s say you want to record a video of your mobile devic

We Heard A Common Theme… Over the last several years, I have had the privilege to speak to thousands of people about video creation. I have met people with a variety of skill levels and knowledge, with many just starting to start the video creation process. For the most part, none o

It’s happened to all of us. You see something on your computer screen that you want to share with a coworker. Perhaps you copy the URL and paste it into an email. Then, you type out some text like, “check out the article found at this link. Scroll about three-quarters of the way down

Nothing kills a video like poor audio quality. No amount of set design, camera effects, or lighting tricks will help your finished video if your audio sounds like an old cassette tape. Beyond seeming unprofessional, poor audio quality makes it difficult for your viewers to understa

There are lots of great reasons to use screen video. Maybe you want to record a simple video showing a coworker how to submit time off on the new system or even a more elaborate corporate training video. Or maybe you want to respond to a client’s question by showing them the numbers you se

“I love your animated GIFs!” I get some version of this tweeted to me daily, if not multiple times a day. A few years ago, I regularly shared video screencasts. I definitely did not receive “I love your screencasts!” tweets daily. In fact, I don’t think I received a single one. So, why do a

A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Screencasts are just one of many different types of instructional videos. Screencasting not only saves you time answering the same questions over and over, but it has been proven that

At TechSmith, we’re always looking for ways to add video content into our daily conversations and communication. The only problem? Time, distance, and budget constraints make it nearly impossible to visit everyone in person. Although with technology Google Hangouts, we don’t

Are you looking for the best tool to capture your screen, but aren’t sure which one to choose? TechSmith makes two software products that are perfect for capturing what you see on your computer. Which one is right for you – Snagit vs Camtasia – depends a lot on if you want to c

Using a webcam recorder to add webcam footage to a video is a simple way to increase engagement and help viewers connect with your content. Whether you’re trying to add webcam footage to the corner of a training video or you want to start a video with a live introduction, this post will wal

Since the Snipping Tool comes preloaded on Windows, it’s understandable to think it could replace Snagit or be “good enough” to get the job done.  Here at TechSmith, we often hear from people who try out the built-in tool to cut costs, but they soon come to Snagit when they realize

At a glance DFCU Financial employees needed to capture their screens as part of a company-wide push for process documentation.Employees found free operating system tools cumbersome and lacking required features, so DFCU Financial purchased TechSmith Snagit. Snagit now helps employees pr

I’m not saying you make boring screenshots. I’m just saying a lot of people make boring screenshots. It usually goes like this: Grab screenshot, make minor edit, share or paste in message, email, document, etc.  Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way. We can make

The interest in screenshots has increased steadily since 2009.And it’s no secret that we’re big fans of screen capture and screenshots here at TechSmith. Screenshots (also known as a screen grab or screen capture) are great to grab images from web pag

Screenshots have been described as the most important thing on the internet. And if you’ve seen them in tutorials, or even just used them in everyday communication, you already know how powerful screenshots can be.  Screenshots are becoming valuable online currency for communicating m

Offices are busy places. Everyone has a pile of work to get done and not much time to devote to learning new computer processes. This means that when a co-worker asks how to to do something with their computer, it’s not uncommon that you just end up doing it for them. How to Capture

Screenshots (also known as screen captures) let you capture exactly what you’re seeing on your screen to share with others or to reference later. They can be extremely helpful when you need to show something that would otherwise be difficult to explain in words. Whether you’re alre

It’s time to record your video, and you want to make sure it looks good (and doesn’t take all day to finish). Whether it’s for training, tutorials, demos, or presentations, here are seven mistakes to avoid when you fire up your screen recorder to record your computer screen. Mistake #1

You know the sense of accomplishment when you finish something that was on your to-do list? I love that feeling. When I finish a task, I cross it off and move on to the next thing on my list with a renewed sense of pride and momentum. Conversely, there’s no greater buzzkill than returning t

Choosing the best microphone for recording video is crucial. If the audio in your video is poor quality, viewers will drop off very quickly. Having the right microphone for recording video is a good place to start. But how do you know which microphone is going to serve your needs best with