Select an Area to Record

The first step in setting up your recording is to select an area to record. Camtasia Recorder automatically selects the last recorded area by default.

Record the Full Screen

Select Full Screen to record large applications or all activity on your computer desktop.

1.	Open Camtasia Recorder.

2.	Click the Full Screen button.

Apply Camtasia SmartFocus™ during the editing process to full screen recordings. SmartFocus automatically zooms in on areas within the recording to optimize viewing videos produced at smaller dimensions. See Camtasia SmartFocus Recording Tips.

Record with Custom Dimensions

Select Custom dimensions to record a specific size requirement. You can record a window, application, or an area on the screen.

For best results when recording at custom dimensions, use the same dimensions to edit and produce the final video. If you produce at dimensions different than the recording dimensions, black bars may appear in the final video.

1.	Open Camtasia Recorder.

2.	Click the Custom button. The custom options expand.

3.	Complete any of the following to select custom dimensions:

Enter custom dimensions (in pixels) into the Width and Height fields. To maintain the aspect ratio, click the lock icon.

Select a preset size from the dropdown.

Select a recently recorded area from the dropdown.

Click the Select button to open the selection tool. To select a region, click and drag with the mouse. To select a window, move your cursor over the desired window and click the left-mouse button when a green border appears around the window.

See also:

Record Audio in Camtasia Recorder

Record a Web Camera in Camtasia Recorder

Add Recording Effects

Move and Resize the Recording Area