
To select an area, click and drag on the screen.To set your own custom region, choose Custom Region, and click on the crosshairs that appear in place of the "rec" button.You want to record at dimensions larger or smaller than one of Camtasia's presets, but still maintain the same aspect ratio of the preset. You need to record at specific dimensions. You only want to show a specific window or region of the screen, no extra content.

A green outline appears indicating the capture area of selected window size. Click on the triangle to the right and choose your desired region from the drop-down menu:.Record using a preset when you want to share to a destination that requires specific dimensions such as YouTube, iPhone, or to embed on a website.Multiple applications or web browser windows.Īction that spans across the entire screen including the dock, application menus, etc Choose this option when your recording content includes:Ī large or full-screen application or web browser. By default, Camtasia records the entire screen of your main monitor. Hit the Record button located on the middle toolbar.

Close existing project or go to File > New Project.Be sure you check this before beginning your recording.

ON is with the switch towards the head of the microphone.
