E-learning with Camtasia Ctudio : a step-by-step guide to producing high-quality, professional E-learning videos for effective screencasting and training / David B. Demyan.

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Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Preface; Chapter 1: Getting Started with Course Development; The power of video teaching; What does this chapter contain?; What are my e-learning project goals?; Considering the desired outcomes when setting goals; Consider learner needs when setting goals; What are the best techniques?; How can I assemble source materials?; Gathering information; Gathering assets; What is an outline?; What is a storyboard?; What is a shot list?; The sample project; The templates and samples.

Do I really need a script?How do I organize and write the script?; What is the appropriate tone?; What is included in the script?; Commentary and directions; The Introduction section; The Overview subsection; The Objectives subsection; Try it -- writing the introduction; The eLearning Content section; Try it -- adding content; The Conclusion section; Try it -- writing a conclusion; How is the script used?; Summary; Chapter 4: Creating the Storyboard; Why do I need a storyboard?; Using the script instead of a storyboard; What to include in the storyboard?; Follow the outline; What goes where?

Incorporating the narrationThe video stage directions; The Visuals column; Try it -- creating a storyboard; Reviewing the storyboard; Using the storyboard; Creating a shot list; Using a shot list when recording; Try it -- Creating a shot list; Summary; Chapter 5: Recording Basics; Before recording; Microphone; Camera (optional); Recording audio and video simultaneously; Saving time by multitasking; Should I record audio first or video first?; Using Camtasia Recorder; Explore the recorder options; Select the recording area; Try it -- screen recording; Using the mouse properly; Using the shot list.

Using Audacity to record audioAudacity tips; Using the correct tone while recording; Using the script; Try it -- recording audio; Using a virtual whiteboard and pen tablet; Try it -- recording a whiteboard; Summary; Chapter 6: Editing the Project; What is NLE?; Camtasia recordings; Project samples; The sample project -- Using CuePrompter; Importing media; The Clip Bin panel; Importing methods; Using the File menu to import; Using the drag-and-drop method; Importing from mobile devices; Importing a zipped project; Try it -- importing zipped Camtasia files; Try it -- using the Import media button.

Chapter 2: Planning the Project; What is a project plan?; Why is planning important?; What will a plan accomplish?; Selecting the subject; Defining project scope; Setting project goals; Be specific; Resources; What resources will I need?; The project team; The review team; Software and systems; Learner analysis; Informal learner analysis; Formal learner analysis; The project outline; The subject outline; The detailed outline; How much detail should I include?; Using the project plan; Modifying the project plan; Try it - create a project plan; Summary; Chapter 3: Creating the Script.

If you want to educate people using video learning techniques, this book is for you. Whether you are a teacher, a designer, or corporate learning staff and intend to deliver knowledge through videos, the exercises will benefit you, teaching the indispensable skills to produce and deliver effective educational content. No previous knowledge of Camtasia Studio or video production is required.

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