Camtasia Studio 4


Book Description

Companion CD includes a trial version of Camtasia Studio 4!With the latest release of Camtasia Studio, TechSmith continues to enhance its industry-leading screen video recording and editing tool. Camtasia Studio 4: The Definitive Guide describes the newest features and takes the user through the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations. This book provides a practical guide to getting the most out of Camtasia Studio, with topics ranging from developing goals, determining the audience, and storyboarding to recording, editing, and producing.




Camtasia Studio 5


Book Description

Companion CD includes a 30-day trial version of Camtasia Studio 5!Camtasia Studio 5: The Definitive Guide introduces readers to the latest features of Camtasia Studio, including the revamped Recorder application, automated zooming and panning with SmartFocus, and upload via FTP. Readers learn the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations, beginning with developing goals and determining the audience to scripting, recording, editing, producing, and sharing the video. Appropriate for users at all levels, this book provides a practical guide to getting the most out of Camtasia Studio.Learn how to record audio and video streams and add special effects with Camtasia Recorder; extend and split media clips, add callouts and Flash hotspots, and create quizzes and surveys; enhance your videos with a picture-in-picture track; convert your PowerPoint presentations to Camtasia Studio recordings; produce your videos for distribution via CD, DVD, the web, and portable media players




Camtasia Studio and Beyond


Book Description

Including v.8, this text covers all of the skills for building effective multimedia presentations for creating screen-captured, software based tutorials, demonstrations, and lectures using Camtasia Studio (and prior versions). It uses the complete line of TechSmith products for both Windows and Mac OS and a companion DVD with support files that includes over 30 tutorial video clips, project practice files, all text images in color, and sample video creations. The strategy for this text is to introduce concepts from the ground up to include development milestones, planning the presentation based on the targeted audience, story boarding, screen captures, editing and production based on the desired project. The text also covers Snagit to create sophisticated training documents using advanced image editing features and it uses Jing to make fast video presentations that can quickly be loaded on the Web. Completing the text will provide the reader with all the skills needed towards developing an array of rich multimedia based curriculum in any educational setting. FEATURES: * Companion DVD with support files including over 30 tutorial video clips, project practice files, all text images in color, and sample video creations * Shows tips and notes on creating a professional presentation, a screencast, and a video project * Includes a step-by-step Quick Reference List, outlining important recording and producing procedures in their entirety * Provides chapters detailing the support programs, Snagit and Jing. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at [email protected].




Camtasia Studio 3


Book Description

Accompanying CD-ROM includes "a trial version of Camtasia Studio 3.1.1, trial versions of other software products designed to enhance your videos, and data files to help you complete the chapter exercises"--p. [4] of cover.




YouTube For Dummies


Book Description

YouTube For Dummies takes the classic Dummies tact in helping tech novices get a handle on a popular technology that more tech-savvy audiences consider "simple." With so much content on YouTube getting media attention, more first-timers are jumping on the site and they need help. The book also helps the next step audience of users looking to add content to YouTube. Content includes: Watching the Tube - includes getting your PC ready for YouTube viewing, finding video, signing up for an account, and creating favorites. Loading Video to YouTube—covers the nuts and bolts of shooting video, transferring it to a PC, editing it, and sending it up to YouTube. Bringing Along YouTube—covers the various ways you can use YouTube video in places other than on the site. Includes mobile YouTube and adding videos to your MySpace page or another Web site. I Always Wanted To Direct—explores how to use YouTube's directors program to upload longer video, use the site for marketing, or launch your own videoblog.




PC Mag


Book Description

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.




Teaching with Technology


Book Description

This practical book introduces readers to the current technology topics and issues facing today's academic instruction and reference librarians. The book provides up-to-date overviews of cutting edge technologies, offers an insight on current educational uses and applications of these new tools, and discusses common problems and pitfalls librarians may encounter when incorporating current technologies into their instruction services. Chapters are written by experienced practitioners, providing detailed information on best practices and common pitfalls using today's technologies. Topics include teaching with streaming video, chat-based virtual reference services, wireless networking, weblogs and course management software. - Describes concrete applications of technology for todays academic library instruction programs - Discusses the academic librarian's role as both educator and technology innovator - Evaluates new technologies from an instructional (rather than a reference or access) services viewpoint




FileMaker Web Publishing: A Complete Guide to Using the API for PHP


Book Description

FileMaker Web Publishing offers an unparalleled development strategy for database managers, web designers, and programmers who are interested in getting the most out of FileMaker databases on the web. The book introduces the basics of HTML, cascading style sheets, and PHP, then moves on to specific concepts such as database portals, value lists, and complex navigation systems. Advanced topics include uploading and referencing files within the database and sending dynamically formatted emails.




Learn FileMaker Pro 9


Book Description

Learn Filemaker? Pro 9 Provides A Logical, Hands-On Approach To Understanding The Features Of Filemaker Pro, Both For Beginners And Those Who Have Experience With Previous Versions Of The Software. From Defining Database Terms And Converting Files Created In Previous Filemaker Pro Versions To Producing Reports And Using Files On The Web, This Book Covers The Fundamentals As Well As The Newest Features That Considerably Enhance Filemaker Pro’S Database Management Capabilities. Learn How To Format Layout Objects With Autoresize And Conditional Formatting; Harness The Power Of The New External SQL Data Source Tools; Adapt One Script To Many Purposes To Cut Development Time And Expense; Work With The Enhanced Web Viewer To Harvest Data For Your Applications; Share Data As PDF And Excel Files And Export Data As E-Mail Attachments; Organize Your Relationships With The Anchor-Buoy Method; Use The Alignment Tools To Quickly Align Objects On Your Layout.




Blended Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


Book Description

Traditional classroom learning environments are quickly becoming a thing of the past as research continues to support the integration of learning outside of a structured school environment. Blended learning, in particular, offers the best of both worlds, combining classroom learning with mobile and web-based learning environments. Blended Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores emerging trends, case studies, and digital tools for hybrid learning in modern educational settings. Focusing on the latest technological innovations as well as effective pedagogical practice, this critical multi-volume set is a comprehensive resource for instructional designers, educators, administrators, and graduate-level students in the field of education.