1 00:00:00,005 --> 00:00:02,000 - [Instructor] Just in case you didn't know 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:05,002 Camtasia isn't just for screen capture. 3 00:00:05,002 --> 00:00:06,008 I'm going to show you a few ways 4 00:00:06,008 --> 00:00:10,004 to include live action video in your project. 5 00:00:10,004 --> 00:00:12,000 Let's start with the webcam. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,007 I'm going to treat this like any other screen capture. 7 00:00:14,007 --> 00:00:19,001 I'm going to click Record, Enable my screen capture 8 00:00:19,001 --> 00:00:21,001 and then hear from the camera dropdown, 9 00:00:21,001 --> 00:00:23,000 I'm going to choose my best webcam 10 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:26,007 you may just have the one 11 00:00:26,007 --> 00:00:29,006 and I can preview myself there. 12 00:00:29,006 --> 00:00:31,009 Now, while we're here, I want to show you another thing. 13 00:00:31,009 --> 00:00:36,004 If I click on this again, I've got options. 14 00:00:36,004 --> 00:00:39,002 I like to choose the highest dimension available 15 00:00:39,002 --> 00:00:41,005 and I usually stick with 30 frames per second, 16 00:00:41,005 --> 00:00:44,007 I've had good luck with this and then click OK. 17 00:00:44,007 --> 00:00:47,002 And then of course just run through the rest of the options, 18 00:00:47,002 --> 00:00:50,000 enabling my microphone, system audio, 19 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,002 whatever you need for your project. 20 00:00:52,002 --> 00:00:58,006 Hit Record, wait for the countdown and do my thing. 21 00:00:58,006 --> 00:01:01,006 Now if I want to shoot something other than my face 22 00:01:01,006 --> 00:01:03,000 in front of my laptop, 23 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:06,002 an external webcam offers more options. 24 00:01:06,002 --> 00:01:07,005 The setup is the same, 25 00:01:07,005 --> 00:01:09,009 the difference is I can move the camera around 26 00:01:09,009 --> 00:01:11,009 or even set it up on a tripod 27 00:01:11,009 --> 00:01:16,000 and use it just like any other video camera. 28 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:20,000 And of course there is your phone DSLR or video camera. 29 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:24,004 These are all great options for capturing live action video. 30 00:01:24,004 --> 00:01:25,009 After the recording session, 31 00:01:25,009 --> 00:01:28,003 just transfer the video file from your camera 32 00:01:28,003 --> 00:01:31,006 to your laptop using whatever method works best for you 33 00:01:31,006 --> 00:01:37,001 then import and edit just like any other media file. 34 00:01:37,001 --> 00:01:40,000 Camtasia accepts most standard video formats 35 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:42,009 but I recommend doing a trial run 36 00:01:42,009 --> 00:01:46,003 before you invest a lot of time in a recording. 37 00:01:46,003 --> 00:01:51,004 Occasionally Camtasia, just flat out rejects a video format. 38 00:01:51,004 --> 00:01:54,001 Spending time capturing live action video 39 00:01:54,001 --> 00:01:56,005 only to discover that I've been recording 40 00:01:56,005 --> 00:01:59,004 in some wonky format that only works on my phone 41 00:01:59,004 --> 00:02:02,009 is a tad frustrating. 42 00:02:02,009 --> 00:02:05,008 Additionally, a format that I've been using a lot lately 43 00:02:05,008 --> 00:02:08,002 in my projects, is zoom video. 44 00:02:08,002 --> 00:02:12,002 This is a great option, not only for a pandemic times 45 00:02:12,002 --> 00:02:15,000 but for any remote collaboration. 46 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:18,003 I just record the session using Zoom's recording service, 47 00:02:18,003 --> 00:02:21,004 download the files and use them in my project 48 00:02:21,004 --> 00:02:25,004 just like any other video. 49 00:02:25,004 --> 00:02:28,002 Now, the quality is sometimes a bit lacking 50 00:02:28,002 --> 00:02:31,004 but it certainly is a simple and convenient way 51 00:02:31,004 --> 00:02:33,007 to capture content from people 52 00:02:33,007 --> 00:02:37,001 who may otherwise be inaccessible. 53 00:02:37,001 --> 00:02:38,003 So there are a few ways 54 00:02:38,003 --> 00:02:42,003 you can incorporate live action video into your project. 55 00:02:42,003 --> 00:02:45,007 You could use just one format or even mix and match 56 00:02:45,007 --> 00:02:48,004 webcam phone and remote recordings 57 00:02:48,004 --> 00:02:51,004 for an engaging multimedia experience.