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==Snagit==
 
==Snagit==
  
 
===What is Snagit?===
 
===What is Snagit?===
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Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]]. Jing is free, [http://www.techsmith.com/volume-license-education.html Snagit Academic] is available at an affordable price.  
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Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]]. Jing is free, [https://www.techsmith.com/education.html Snagit Academic] is available at an affordable price.  
 
* What can you do with Snagit? It helps you create images and videos that explain exactly what you mean and provide better feedback.  
 
* What can you do with Snagit? It helps you create images and videos that explain exactly what you mean and provide better feedback.  
 
** Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
 
** Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
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===How is Snagit different from Jing===
 
===How is Snagit different from Jing===
 
* With [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]], videos can only be 5 minutes long, with Snagit, you can make them as long as you like.
 
* With [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]], videos can only be 5 minutes long, with Snagit, you can make them as long as you like.
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** If you upload your video to YouTube, you can upload your script to create [http://webaim.org/techniques/captions/ close captions and provide a video transcript]
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** You can now edit your video, to cut out parts you don't want to keep
 
* Snagit offers many more tools to mark up your screen shots:
 
* Snagit offers many more tools to mark up your screen shots:
 
** Call out boxes, automatic numbering, blurring capabilities (to hide names), special characters.
 
** Call out boxes, automatic numbering, blurring capabilities (to hide names), special characters.
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===Getting Started===
 
===Getting Started===
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* Write a script for your video!
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* Write a script for your video! Make sure you've created the script with [https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm Windows Notepad] if you want to upload the script to YouTube.
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* Check out an intro video of [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-current.html "Getting Started with Snagit"] or the [http://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/pdf-snagit/Snagit_12_GSG.PDF Snagit "Getting Started Guide" pdf]
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* Check out the intro videos of [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007804051-Record-Videos "Getting Started with Snagit"]
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** Visit the [http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html Snagit web site] to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer. Or try it out in Tech Center 952.
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* Or check out the '''Snagit: Intro to Video:
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** The [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-current.html Snagit Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#C6C6C6;" | <youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">6sVXP8R7bBE</youtube>
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* Visit the [http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html Snagit web site] to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer. Or try it out in Tech Center 219.
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** The [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-13.html Snagit Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
 
** When you install Jing or Snagit, you create a [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-screencastcom.html screencast.com id], where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Snagit videos to YouTube.
 
** When you install Jing or Snagit, you create a [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-screencastcom.html screencast.com id], where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Snagit videos to YouTube.
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** Share a link to your script, too!
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** Share a link to your script, too!  
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'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video, if you upload your video to YouTube.
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* Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
 
* Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
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** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
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** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
 
** Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
 
** Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
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** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset]]
  
 
===How do you add Snagit screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?===
 
===How do you add Snagit screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?===
 
* Find out [[Tools:_Screen_Shots#How_do_you_add_a_screen_shot_to_Sakai.3F|how to add a Snagit screen shot to Sakai]]
 
* Find out [[Tools:_Screen_Shots#How_do_you_add_a_screen_shot_to_Sakai.3F|how to add a Snagit screen shot to Sakai]]
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* [[Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_to_Sakai.3F|Add a Snagit video to Sakai]]
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* [[Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_to_Sakai.3F|Add a link to a Snagit video in Sakai]]
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** First, in Snagit, after creating your video, you have to click on the top menu, on Screencast.com, to save your video and generate your link to your video
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* [[Display a Snagit video in Sakai]]
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** First, in Snagit, after creating your video, you have to click on the top menu, on YouTube, to save your video to YouTube
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===Intermediate How-to's for Videos===
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* Edit your Video: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806111-Edit-Videos Cut Out Mistakes or Unwanted Parts of the video]
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* Share your Video: [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-13-share-your-media.html Share on YouTube, Screencast.com, Google Drive]
  
 
===Intermediate How-to's for Screen shots===
 
===Intermediate How-to's for Screen shots===
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* Annotate images: [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-12-text-and-annotations.html Add callouts, arrows, text]
 
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* Basic Editing: [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-12-remove-unwanted-sections.html Resize an image, resize the canvas, combine images, add text]
 
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* Maintain privacy in your image: [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-12-maintain-privacy-in-captures.html Blur names/sensitive information]
 
  
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===Examples of How Instructors use Snagit===
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* Basic Editing: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806171-Edit-with-Tools Cut out parts of an image, trim an image, crop an image]
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* [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-use-snagit-for-feedback-or-grading.html How to use Snagit for Feedback or Grading]
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* Maintain privacy in your image: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806171-Edit-with-Tools#Blur Blur names/sensitive information]
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* [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-use-snagit-to-conduct-research.html Use Snagit for Research (Documenting sources)]
 

Latest revision as of 12:36, 1 May 2019

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Snagit

What is Snagit?

Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to Jing. Jing is free, Snagit Academic is available at an affordable price.

  • What can you do with Snagit? It helps you create images and videos that explain exactly what you mean and provide better feedback.
    • Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
    • Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.

Why do instructors use Snagit?

  • They use Snagit to create a screen shot or a picture of what is displayed on your computer screen:
    • Show a picture of a diagram or process; provide a roadmap to an important part of your online course materials.
  • They use Snagit to create a screencast or a video recording of actions that occur on your computer screen:
    • Instructors introduce themselves to their students or provide tours of the online parts of your class.
    • With Snagit, instructors can easily record and share video lessons with students: Here's what one instructor did.

How is Snagit different from Jing

  • With Jing, videos can only be 5 minutes long, with Snagit, you can make them as long as you like.
  • Snagit offers many more tools to mark up your screen shots:
    • Call out boxes, automatic numbering, blurring capabilities (to hide names), special characters.
    • You can resize, crop or cut-out parts of your screen shots.
  • Here's the quick visual of How to move from Jing to Snagit

Getting Started

  • Write a script for your video! Make sure you've created the script with Windows Notepad if you want to upload the script to YouTube.
  • Check out the intro videos of "Getting Started with Snagit"
  • Or check out the Snagit: Intro to Video:

  • Visit the Snagit web site to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer. Or try it out in Tech Center 219.
    • The Snagit Learning Center has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
    • When you install Jing or Snagit, you create a screencast.com id, where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Snagit videos to YouTube.
    • Share a link to your script, too!

Tip: Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video, if you upload your video to YouTube.

  • Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
    • Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
    • Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
    • Need suggestions? Check out How to Choose a Video Recording Headset

How do you add Snagit screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?

Intermediate How-to's for Videos

Intermediate How-to's for Screen shots

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