Camtasia and Snagit both allow you to capture what you see on your computer screen. Camtasia is a screen recorder and video editor, whilst Snagit lets you take screenshots, edit images, and make lightweight screen recordings.
You can use Camtasia to:
You can use Snagit to:
If you want to share videos created using Camtasia or Snagit via Blackboard, they should be uploaded to Re/Play. If you wish to upload any of Camtasia’s interactive content, please contact digital-education@bristol.ac.uk for advice.
Camtasia and Snagit are automatically available to Pathways 1 and 3 teaching staff. If you would like to use this software in your teaching but are not Pathway 1 or 3, contact IT Services to enquire about cost for a licence.
We can advise on whether Camtasia or Snagit is an appropriate tool for your needs and on best practice.
Camtasia is used by academics in several departments. Your colleagues may have relevant experience they could share with you.