Track Mattes Explained - Camtasia Advanced Series

[@raysdronevideos8151]

Oh, it's all starting to click now! This video has opened up a lot of possibilities of how I can improve my videos. Excellent! Thank you so much.

[@RebeccaHolmanConsulting]

Good heavens it is about time we can have a circle PIP..I have had Camtasia for like 10 years..so been patiently waiting. Thank you

[@TroyStein]

Rebecca, thanks for being patient! The masking of a PIP is the first thing I did with track mattes and then the track mattes were like a gift that kept on giving. There's a ton of functionality and richness in that feature. - Troy

[@mordecaimusinahama3967]

this guy is the best honestly you have taken my work from average good to expert God bless ..

[@nikkibosch8335]

Just found you! Your videos are immensely helpful. Thank you, Troy!

[@randindragonheart4558]

Never would have found that Track Matte Mode menu, thanks!

[@TechSmithSupport]

Thanks for the comment, Randin! The capablity is one that we didn't want to scare the newbie with, so we kinda hid for now. we're looking at additional ways to expose it better in the future.

[@focusandflourish5168]

Thank you! That was very helpful.

[@billsleftovers799]

Never thought to right-click on the "eyeball" icon.

[@peangsokhun]

I like your videos! Thank you teacher.

[@dannyclement3015]

I liked you a video thank you very much

[@TheTavishmalik]

quite informative

[@ForexSource]

Man i love the way u explain thank you alot

[@edithlararecursos]

Love the content. Please, please, keep them coming!

[@techsmith]

Glad you are finding it helpful! :)

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[@allaweya1]

Today I discovered the large window that Camtasia opened to advanced steps to create awesome animations by Track Matte Mode especially that hint key that combine one tool in PowerPoint with this new feature in Camtasia to say in the last: Thank you so much TechSmith for this video

[@techsmith]

So glad that it helped, Esam!

[@TroyStein]

Hi Esam, thanks for the kind words. I want to make sure I understand all of your comments. Can you tell me more about your reference to Powerpoint: "create awesome animations by Track Matte Mode especially that hint key that combine one till in powerpoint with the new feature in Camtasia"? How are you using PPT and Camtasia together? Also, any other videos that you'd like me make?

[@allaweya1]

@@TroyStein Hi Troy, thank you for your interest in my comments, actually I see that Camtasia alone can provide a huge reference to create an enjoyable animations, but the PP user can find a most awesome tools to create a valuable shapes, transitions and animations to save each them as a templates to make a quick changes before recording into Camtasia project to say that Camtasia and PowerPoint can provide one unit as a reference revolution for different types of videos. My reply for your last request is I hope to publish videos covering an analysis for each of FREE Lower Thirds that available in Camtasia to provide an extended knowledge to learn more about 50% Camtasia especially those that not need to a professional animator. Kind regards

[@gsprotennis]

Hi, thanks for this. Do you know how to export a lower third created in Camtasia with a transparent background?

[@techsmith]

Unfortunately you cannot currently export a video from Camtasia with a transparent background. A workaround for this would be to export it with a digital green/blue background and remove in whatever software you're transferring it to.

[@SiyamandRashid]

Its only available in camtasia2020?

[@techsmith]

That's correct, it's a new feature in the latest version.

[@Habibandpati]

Yang sebenarnya..saya sangat suka dengan camtasia...hanya saja kami butuh pengenbangan d bagian codec, color corection, dan proxy yang dimana apabila itu terjadi..sy akan berasa camtasia akan menjadi yang luarbiasa selain adobe dan vegas pro

[@techsmith]

Thanks! That kind of info could be suggested to our developers if you go to feedback.techsmith.com and leave it as a post about what you'd like to see in future versions.

[@wearesciber]

I agree. I have been using Camtasia for a long time now just because of the easy to use interface. Camtasia has the potential to outsmart other software like premiere. Wish these guys could add more and more awesome stuff like this!

[@robillardonline]

Hey Troy another question for you, the intro you used for your video is it a custom one or did it come from Camtasia Assets. Thanks.

[@techsmith]

Looks like this is a custom intro that Troy made for his videos, though with all the customizable options on our intros, it's possible that it started from one. :)

[@robillardonline]

@@techsmith Is it possible to get a copy of Troys custom into to see how he did some of the animations, it would sure help me a lot, thanks.

[@TechSmithSupport]

@@robillardonline hey Gary, we made the intro that I used part of the new library in Camtasia 2022. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3KcY6iLoq-db6c

[@therealmarknelson]

I am making videos for an online course. In a set of videos I don't like the background. Is there anyway to change the background and keep the video of me talking?

[@techsmith]

Only if it was recorded on a green screen. Or, if you want, you could put yourself into a smaller (circular or shaped) frame as well to cut down on background distraction.

[@TroyStein]

@@techsmith there are some tools for removing a regular background from a video. After Effects can do it, but will take a bit of a learning curve. There are some other apps for removing backgrounds (google: remove background from video). But, I haven't used them, so I don't have a very informed opinion on them. - Troy

[@JuliePettyjohn]

I know my problem is not what your video is about, but I am having trouble finding a solution. When I cut some video, I can't play back without getting flashing or black screen but do have audio. I have tried the one solution I found that had me go to edit, preferences, advanced, and software only. That has not resolved the issue. Can you direct me to some help? Please. Thanks.

[@techsmith]

Hmm... Could you please contact tech support here (Click Contact Us, click 'Contact Support', follow prompts to email or chat): bit.ly/ts-gethelp Please note our response times are slower than normal due to increased ticket volumes, but we will get back to you as soon as possible.

[@piotrkryszkiewicz3172]

I have been using Camtasia for 8 years. I have a question: can Recorder 2020 allow you to reject a bad recording with one button? Or is the painstaking procedure still working?

[@robillardonline]

Hey Troy, question fro you, the music in your intro, what it the name and is that part of the Camtasia Assets. Tanks.

[@techsmith]

Hi, Robillard! It is from the Camtasia Assets library. It's called Indie Rock Swagger: library.techsmith.com/camtasia/assets/asset/a/148390 Let us know if you have any other questions. :)

[@robillardonline]

@@techsmith Thanks a bunch.

[@micheleleisibach2585]

hi TechSmith. Is it possible to use the track mattes function in interactive videos? I would like to create a video with a "hidden part" which appears only if you click on the provided button.

[@techsmith]

That's not currently a function in Track Mattes, but a super cool idea for a future use case! If you don't mind, head over to feedback.techsmith.com to suggest it to our developers! (Sorry for the delayed response!)

[@Tarrabyte]

Techsmith, please give us more green screen layers! Also we need to be able to read multiple tracks from one MP4. You have no idea how useful this would be. Specially with OBS. I can only read 1 single track. I have to rip it with another program. If everyone else can do it in their program, I think you guys can to. Also, MKV SUPPORT PLEASE

[@techsmith]

These are all great ideas (most we're aware of) but rather than leave them here, let me recommend you head over to feedback.techsmith.com where our Devs read and respond to feature ideas (and often implement). Thak you for sticking with us in the meantime!

[@Tarrabyte]

@@techsmith well I'm telling you here because every time we use those forums any of us that are on those feedback pages don't feel like you guys listen to us.

[@techsmith]

@@Tarrabyte I understand that sentiment, I'm just sorry to hear you're feeling it from us. Our support team definitely hears and reads them. The problem is often the difference between ease of implementation and prioritization of work to get done. I myself (Andy) have talked to the devs about multiple green screen selections and MKV support, and they're definitely aware of it, have a desire to do it, but sometimes it's just a matter of bandwidth to accomplish required tasks. Keep pushing us to get better! We really are listening. Thank you!

[@Tarrabyte]

@@techsmith well that makes me very happy that the devs are thinking about in looking into. Then I take it you've also talked to them about MP4 and doing like what DaVinci can do and read multiple tracks inside of one file?

[@techsmith]

@@Tarrabyte ​ I haven't yet, the other things were from previous (recent) conversations. I will bring that one up as well (though in all likelihood, I won't be the first person they'll have heard it from - their finger is usually right on the pulse of what people want, even if it hasn't made it to fruition yet). Thanks!

[@ministryofwords]

I have Camtasia 2020 on Macbook Pro but the mattes feature isn't there..?

[@TroyStein]

HI Peter. I'm a MBP user as well. Love it. The Track Mattes are there. But might be hidden. (In truth, we did sorta hide them from public view b/c we didn't want to confuse all our users with a feature that was only for the ninjas). Alas at 0:50 in the video, you'll see that it when you right click or control-click on the eye. Here's a screenshot that should help: www.screencast.com/t/QkqSR8MWb5jy - Troy

[@3dPrintTamil]

Need silent Detection option.

[@TroyStein]

we have something that does that in a product called Audiate. Might be worth a look