At TechSmith, our goal is to help content creators take advantage of the power of video in their daily jobs. But, making the video is just half of the equation. Choosing where you host your video content is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the planning process.

Straight from the studio, we’ve put together this infographic of 50 practical video editing tips that will drastically improve the quality of your videos. In this post you’ll learn: To shorten project time with specific pre-planning techniques The key components of audio L

In this post I’m going to show you EXACTLY how to fix a blurry video. Because the reality is, nobody likes to see a blurry or shaky video. I’ll cover a few reasons why you may have a blurry video, and also some terms that may help you understand what exactly is going on. There are few

Audio transcription – the process of converting recorded speech into text – isn’t the most glamorous topic. But there are many good reasons for transcribing  videos. Here are just a few of them: Transcripts are easily indexable by search engines, increasing your opportunities to rank

At TechSmith, we’ve helped customers publish over a hundred million videos over the last decade using our desktop products Camtasia, Snagit, and Jing. We have helped our customers share videos to their storage destination, and learned a lot in the process. Many of our customers place conten

Creating a video can feel daunting. There are many mistakes that will be made along the way. But a lot of mistakes can be corrected with a few simple tweaks in post-production editing. Don’t let mistakes intimidate you- some of the best new video editing “techniques” have come from mi

Like any form of content, videos require peer review and stakeholder approval before they can be distributed. Getting feedback on your video will always make for a better and, ultimately more effective, final product- regardless of how or where you’re sharing it out. Feedback is neces

Why am I taking this Quiz? I’m back in college and it’s time for final exams, and frankly the entire concept of one test possibly making or breaking my entire semester gives me nightmares. I remember when I was in high school. I was never fond of taking test. I didn’t see much value in them

As a video producer here at TechSmith, I regularly conduct interviews for both internal and external communications. I’ve found over the years that the success of a video interview comes down to two main things: being prepared and making your subject feel comfortable. Shooting an interview

Do your videos look kind of wobbly? Watch as Kyle shares how you can record footage that is more clear and stable from the start, for a better finished product. Can’t see the embedded video? Watch it on YouTube. Shake, Rattle, and B-Roll Shaky videos look unprofessional, unpolished, and ar

You got the dreaded error: “Media Cannot Be Found,” “Media Offline,” “File Missing,” “Reconnect Media to Continue,” or some variation. It’s worded differently for each non-linear digital editor, but the meaning is the same: your media files got moved or d

Not all videos are created equal. Some are engaging and interesting. Others…not so much. What is the secret sauce to making a great video? A lot of elements can certainly contribute, such as: good sound, short & sweet length, and a tight script. Yet there is one important element

Are you thinking about advertising with video on Facebook? Let’s just get this out of the way up front: Facebook is now a leading video platform and the only major YouTube competitor. Up 200 percent from 2015, Facebook serves 8 billion views per day and people watch 100 million hours of vid

If you’ve never made a video before this post will dig into a high-level workflow of how it’s done. As you become more comfortable with video creation you’ll refine your process to suit your own needs and efficiency. But for now, here are the points to consider to get started. Equ

Zooms are used all the time to create dramatic visual effects on the big screen. The process usually requires high priced cameras and recording equipment. Not to mention advanced expertise with film and video. Unfortunately, not everyone can be a Hollywood movie director with a zillion doll

In a recent TLDChat on #videoFriday, I had the chance to talk with Mike Sloat. Mike is a long-time video creator who has made thousands of videos (music, corporate videos, etc.) I had the chance during the live stream (jump to 1:02:44 in the video) one thing he would recommend to people loo

Everyone is producing video nowadays. If you want to stand out and get views, you’ve got to look good on camera. Fancy editing tricks, spammy social media, and blackhat SEO marketing might give you a slight advantage in the video-centric internet space, but most viewers who “click off” a vi

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? What about the other way around? “Mixing” as it’s referred to in video production, is the art of blending your audio tracks to deliver a seamless audio experience, which can be achieved when you edit

Professional video editors work absolute magic when it comes to the movies and television shows we see today. They weave powerful narratives through image and sound that move our emotions. It’s an intimidating standard when we casual video creators try our hand. But, there’s a secret: With

When creating video content, the editing process can often be complex and intimidating. Many video editing software have multiple features and capabilities that sometimes make it difficult to know where to start. You want to get the information across without making things too complicated.