How to Save a Camtasia 3 Clip to MP4

When recording with Camtasia, you may want to save your clips as an MP4 file for future reference or sharing. This process involves several steps to ensure high-quality audio and video. In this article, we will guide you through the process of saving a Camtasia 3 clip to MP4.

Once the recording stops, the Camtasia project window displays with your recording in the timeline. For video lectures, the media asset is usually only a single video recording. However, if you are using Pilapt software, you may need to adjust some settings before recording.

After a 3-2-1 countdown, Camtasia begins recording your microphone and computer display. It's essential to select the correct audio input device to avoid poor audio quality and re-recording. Make sure to choose your USB microphone headset as the audio input device. You can also enable system audio recording if needed.

To save your Camtasia project as an MP4 file, follow these steps:

1. Choose 'Full Screen' for the recording area.

2. Select 'Save Camtasia Project As' and choose the desired location to save your file.

3. Choose the MP4 format from the drop-down menu.

Additionally, you can also choose to enable webcam recording if needed. However, this may affect the overall video quality and should be used sparingly.

It's essential to follow these steps each time you record to ensure consistently good audio and video quality for each recording. For Mac users, you can find the sound settings in System Preferences under 'Sound'.

By following these simple steps, you can easily save your Camtasia 3 clip as an MP4 file and use it for future reference or sharing.

How to save camtasia 3 clip to mp4