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This was a really great tutorial. I learned a lot of things and was reminded of other things I used to use and haven't in a while that are really useful.

I LOVE the training videos you guys provide. That's one reason I love Camtasia Studio so much.

Thanks!!

@Gayle Thanks a lot, Gayle, for your kind words. I'm glad you found this video helpful...as well as the other tutorials in the Learning Center. Let me know if you ever need anything. r.eash@techsmith.com

Ryan, marvelous video. I've watched it a couple times now though I don't quite understand why you record the audio separately. If figure if you're doing it there must be a good reason so I'm anxiously awaiting your answer. Gene

Thank you, Gene. The main reason why I record audio separately is because I write a script and it's easier for me to record my audio without having to capture my screen at the same time. When I record audio and video at the same time, I tend to make more mistakes...which usually means more time editing them out, or needing to re-record.

I should note that I usually only write out scripts for the videos that I plan to host on our Learning Center. For more informal videos that I create for individual customers or Twitter Tips, I typically record my audio and video at the same time...but map out the video tutorial with a quick outline.

Whatever process you go with...the more you practice the better (and easier) it becomes. So, if you are doing well with recording your audio and video at the same time...don't change. Just keep doing what you're doing! Thanks again for your comment...and kind words.

Ryan, everyone should heed you comment about practice. I learned the hard way. Also my experience with your outline/script comment is consistent. I tried to do some videos recording a script exactly as written and I found it took endless revisions to become comfortable with the script and when recording it it always felt too constraining. Once I practiced from an outline things seemed to get much better. I think the resulting videos had more feeling in them.
Be well and thanks for all the guidance. Gene

G'Day Ryan, thanks so much for this one, this is absolutely spot-on, and, as usual, so very helpful. I'm pleased to realize I'm doing so much of what your doing.

I do have a question: How do you create that great TOC that's displayed only when hovering over the video?

Thanks and Cheers,
Rich

Hi Rich, I think I can help with your question. Ryan has that video hosted on Screencast.com and our Flash and HTML5 controllers provide the ToC. (We also support Flash hotspots, captioning, and search functionality.)

Here is how to use Markers to create the Table of Contents in Camtasia Studio: http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/7/use-markers-to-create-toc/

How did you attach the Script documents? Is that done with Camtasia?

Great screencast Ryan. We produce a script and storyboard and get that reviewed by stakeholders. It's much easier to deal with feedback before recording than after. Thanks again for the great ideas - love those Hot Keys!
Cheers,
KMcNiff

@ Rich - Thanks for your kind words. Looks like Mike answered your question, so thank you, Mike. :)

@ Melanie - When you upload your video to Screencast.com, you'll see an "Attachments" Tab under the video. Here's a screenshot that might help you find it. http://screencast.com/t/bbqoszCa You are not limited to only .doc files either. You can attach a number of different files (PowerPoint, images, pdf, zip, etc.) Thanks Melanie.

@KMcNiff - Thanks for your comments. I agree, getting all your feedback before you do your recording is crucial. And yes, the Hotkeys are life savers. :)

@Mike and @Ryan, Thanks so much for your replies! I have discovered markers & ToCs, simply had tried the ToC option that creates that invisible - visible ToC!

Knowing that Ryan is hosting the video on Screencast, that brings up a question: How do I upload the Flash and HTML5 controllers created when the video was produced, and associate them with the uploaded video? Or do your Flash and HTML5 controllers provide the ToC by finding the markers in my produced video?

Great posting here & great ideas!

Thanks and Cheers,
Rich

Great screencast, Ryan! I just wanted to say that I use a slightly different method to assemble my productions. We script exactly as you've explained, but we have the audio recorded by voice talent at a studio. Since most of our screencasts are of tools that contain personal information that must be stripped out, I record these separately. I try to time them as close as I can by reading through the script, but since I have to stop and alter screens so much along the way, I've found it easier to grab them separately. Then I sync the whole production up at the end!

G'Day Ryan,

I know this wasn't covered in your great post here but I really like the way the sample videos on Train, Teach, Sell on http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/ pop up in a lightbox. How did you guys do that? I want to teach my clients how to do that! ;-)

Thanks and Cheers,

Rich

Great tutorial! I have a question for you.. I was unable to locate the attachment for downloading the scripts??? Could you advise please.
Thanks

I am brand new to Camtasia and just watch the amazing behind the scenes video by Ryan Eash. I would definitly like to download the blank script and the completed script he referred to, however I cannot seem to locate them. Since I am going to produce my very first video soon, these documents would be very helpful. Hoping you can provide a link to them. Thank you!!

Great to see behind the scenes and pick up so many tips - Thank you for sharing.

@sh if you watch the video on this blog the attachments are not linked. Head over to Screencast to be able to download the attachments: http://www.screencast.com/users/CamtasiaTraining/folders/CS%207%20Twitter%20Quick%20Tips/media/0956091a-ab31-4175-91c2-da10bb1153e6