Saturday, March 1, 2008
Camtasia Studio 4: The Definitive Guide (Wordware Applications Library) by Daniel Park
Product Description
Camtasia Studio 4 is the latest version of TechSmith's industry-leading screen video recording and editing tool. Camtasia Studio 4, The Definitive Guide leads the user through the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations. It starts right at the beginning of the process, with developing goals and figuring out the core audience, and proceeds to storyboarding, on through recording, editing, and production. Camtasia Studio 4, The Definitive Guide is appropriate for users at all levels.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #451393 in Books
Published on: 2007-04-25
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
581 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Daniel Park is the founder of dappertext LLC, a consultancy that specializes in the creation of training and marketing content with Camtasia Studio. Having gotten his start as a technical writer and trainer, Daniel quickly put this knowledge to work for TechSmith Corporation, creating training content for a brand-new product called Camtasia using Camtasia itself to create these videos. He joined TechSmith full-time in 2000, leaving three years later to form dappertext. He currently resides in Huelva, Spain, with his wife and son.
Customer Reviews
Wow! Very impressed. Comprehensive yet easily implemented instructions.
I just received this book after ordering it here on Amazon (super fast shipping, by the way) and I was immediately impressed with just how comprehensive the entire manual is, how easy the instructions within are implemented, and the way in which everything is explained so even an idiot such as myself can follow along without stumbling. This is the book which SHOULD HAVE come with the Camtasia Studio v4 software when I purchased it just a few months ago.
Of course, TechSmith has just released v5, but I've not seen enough reason to upgrade this time around (I previously owned v3). I highly recommend that you purchase this book.
I would also recommend purchasing Bill Myers' DVD video training on Camtasia which you can find here on Amazon or at his website www(dot)bmyers(dot)com.
Daryl Wilson
Founder, Aladdin Studios
Good information
A valuable book for those interested in getting the most out of Camtasia 4. The author culls from his extensive Camtasia experience as he walks the reader through various exercises, expertly weaving in tips and tricks along the way. While the book could do with a heavy copyedit (experienced writers will cringe at the author's frequent use of unnecessary words), the book's substance is well worth the cover price.
Comprehensive and readable
I have literally shelves full of computer books.
This is one of very few I've actually read cover-to-cover.
But the book is structured so that for the most part you can read any one chapter without missing out on information that depends on a previous chapter.
I've even wound up taking some of his hardware advice. Otherwise, I never would have thought to purchase a preamp with as dorky a name as "Audio Buddy"...LOL...
If you're using Camtasia Studio to produce instructional or sales videos - or considering using it - this is the book you need.
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