Saw this on LISNews today. Techsmith is offering a free download of an older version of Camtasia Studio (version 3). Their free downloads usually expire after a 30 day trial, but now they’re offering a free registration key to install it for good. If you do want to upgrade to the latest version, you’ll be eligible for a half price upgrade ($149). Details from DownloadSquad.
A couple of years ago, I took a course on Camtasia (through IWA/HWG). The class was terrific and so was the software. I think we were using this older version. I’ve already installed this free version and look forward to comparing it with Wink, another screencasting option (free and open-source). And for $149, I might just upgrade to the newest version of Camtasia.
In any case, this free version is a good deal.
Polly,
You are the best! I use Camtasia at work. Just made one on how to use NetLibrary to download a book on MP3. Didn’t like Jing at home-not able to save as Windows Media or Quicktime. Now I can get some of that extra stuff done at home! I just posted a reply about this to TeacherLibrarian NING. Camtasia is different from VoiceThread. I use both, but I don’t think everyone knows about Camtasia, Jing or Wink. Thanks for sharing.
Krissy
Thanks Krissy. So glad that you were able to take advantage of the freebie. It’s such a good deal.
Hi Polly,
Ok, I have tried the free Camtasia at home and can record a video, but can’t seem to get a reaction from software when I click Make a Production as…
Help links tell me what to do, but software doesn’t respond. What a bummer. Am I doing something wrong? Works great at work with purchased copy of software… same version.
Krissy