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Snagit on Windows Snagit 11.1 Help File
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Video Capture Tips
Snagit records anything on your screen. Clean up your browser and desktop by closing or removing all
nonessential applications, browser toolbars, and desktop icons. A plain background on your desktop is
better than a busy wallpaper image. It makes your video file smaller and is less distracting for viewers.
Use slow, deliberate mouse movements. Do not click around the screen too fast.
Do not move the cursor around the screen as you speak. Try to keep the cursor still in the area of focus
in the recording.
Video Scripting and Narration Tips
For lengthy or involved sequences of action, write a script before recording.
Avoid narration filler by using words such as “um” or ah.” Speak slowly and enunciate properly.
Include an overview of the recording in the first line or two of the script.
To eliminate the sound of paper shuffling, tape the script pages together and hang them near the mon-
itor. Print the script in a large type to make it easy to read while recording.
Audio Tips
Generally, USB microphones provide a better sound than other microphones (excluding the high-end
equipment) since you do not have to rely on your computer’s sound card. USB microphones use less
computer resources and record better audio than an analog microphone connected to your computer's
audio card.
Experiment with different volume levels and placement settings.
Record in a quiet location.