Camtasia
What is Camtasia?
Camtasia Studio is a powerful, all-in-one screen recording and video editing software. It enables users to record on-screen activity, PowerPoint presentations, voiceovers, webcam footage, and more—ideal for creating interactive tutorials and instructional videos.
With Camtasia, you can:
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Add voice narration and audio annotations
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Insert visual callouts and effects
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Edit and enhance videos with transitions, animations, and cursor effects
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Export finished videos in various formats optimized for online delivery
The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) provides access to Camtasia through the TechSmith Camtasia/Snagit Bundle for all faculty and staff.
How to Get Camtasia
To install Camtasia on your UHD-issued faculty or staff computer:
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Submit a request using this form
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Or contact the IT Service Desk at 713-221-8031
Using Camtasia at UHD
UHD’s Camtasia license allows faculty and staff to create, edit, and share professional-quality instructional videos.
Videos created with Camtasia can be:
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Uploaded to cloud services like Dropbox or OneDrive
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Embedded in Canvas
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Shared during Zoom sessions
Key Features:
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Pre-built video templates
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Screen recording (full screen or selected areas)
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Webcam and audio recording
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Drag-and-drop editing tools
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Cursor effects, transitions, and animations
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PowerPoint integration
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Royalty-free music
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Green screen effects, themes, and video frames
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Quizzes and interactive elements
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Customizable interface and tool presets
Training & Support Resources
TechSmith provides a range of learning resources to help you get the most out of Camtasia:
For additional support, Email TTLCHelp@uhd.edu
