Overview
Camtasia Studio is a powerful screen recording and video editing software available to Loyola University Chicago faculty and staff. Camtasia enables users to create high-quality instructional videos, tutorials, and presentations with tools for screen capture, video editing, and post-production enhancements.
Key Features
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Screen Recording: Record your screen with full HD quality, capturing lectures, tutorials, and presentations for enhanced learning experiences.
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Editing Tools: Camtasia provides a full suite of editing tools, allowing users to cut, splice, add transitions, and overlay effects for professional-quality videos.
- Interactive Elements: Users can add quizzes, clickable links, and other interactive elements to engage viewers and test comprehension directly within videos.
- Audio Enhancement: Improve audio quality with noise reduction, volume leveling, and voice narration tools to ensure clear and professional sound.
- Customizable Export Options: Camtasia allows flexible export options, making it easy to share content on platforms like Sakai, YouTube, or local storage solutions.
Benefits
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Enhanced Learning Delivery: Camtasia enables faculty to create engaging, instructional videos, providing students with on-demand resources that can be reviewed at their convenience.
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Easy to Use Interface: Camtasia’s intuitive design makes it accessible to users with all levels of video editing experience, empowering faculty to produce quality content without a steep learning curve.
- Interactive and Engaging Content: Interactive quizzes and clickable elements make Camtasia an effective tool for active learning and student engagement.
- Professional Audio and Video Quality: With editing capabilities for both video and audio, users can deliver polished and professional presentations to enhance communication and knowledge sharing.
Available to
Camtasia Studio is available to Loyola University Chicago faculty and staff, offering them a versatile tool for creating instructional and educational content across various courses and programs. This application is installed on MAC computers in the Information Commons at the Lake Shore Campus and in Corboy Law Center room 608 at the Water Tower Campus.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*