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TechSmith Brings DVD-like Experience to Screen Recording and Viewing with Camtasia Studio 1.1

Production and Viewing Solution Ideal for Software Tutorials, Demos and Technical Support, New Editing and Playback Controls Support Digital Video and Navigation within Video

Okemos, Michigan - May 1, 2003 - TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of screen capture and recording solutions for consumers and business professionals, today introduced Camtasia Studio 1.1 with advanced editing and playback capabilities for Macromedia Flash presentations that users create by recording screen activity from any Windows desktop. Other key enhancements in Camtasia Studio 1.1 include Theater for Camtasia Studio and Converter for Camtasia Studio.

Unlike applications that simply animate by slideshow, Camtasia Studio records screen activity in real-time, making it possible to record complex and subtle activity, such as Flash-based Web sites and intricate software maneuvers. This approach enables users to create naturally flowing demonstrations, tutorials and training material.

New playback controls embedded in the Flash movies provide viewers with the DVD-like ability to watch selected parts of a movie. In addition, Theater for Camtasia allows viewers to select from among multiple movies using an integrated menu. The combination of these two capabilities enables simple navigation to the most relevant content in the movie of the viewer's choice.

"Camtasia Studio is the best screen recording software on the market," said Troy Stein, Camtasia Studio marketing manager at TechSmith. "It can record perfect quality screen videos that users can edit, narrate, and produce in all popular formats. With Camtasia Studio 1.1, users can make multiple Flash videos accessible in a single interface, as well as add digital video, such as 'talking head' footage of a presenter, to make the movies more engaging for customers, employees or students."

Theater for Camtasia Studio displays a Web-based menu of the Flash (SWF) movies that can be viewed online or on CD. Theater is able to sequence individual movies so viewers can watch the complete series from start to finish or move within and between the movies. Converter for Camtasia Studio is a video conversion tool that allows users to turn personal video footage of a trainer, expert or educator into standard AVI files that can be spliced with Camtasia Studio videos for more dynamic presentations.

"Camtasia Studio is a valuable application for engineers, designers and anyone who wants to share content whether it be for marketing and training purposes or professional quality project walkthroughs over the Web," said Marie Planchard, Author, Engineering Design with SolidWorks, SDC Publications. "With Camtasia Studio I am able to quickly record, edit and produce professional quality video tutorials showing the most intricate maneuvers of SolidWork's 3D software. Using Camtasia Studio's new advanced playback controls and Theater for Camtasia Studio to organize several videos into one interactive menu, makes navigating between and within the videos very accessible to the viewer."

About Camtasia Studio
Camtasia Studio creates Macromedia Flash output of screen activity, generating small files that can be viewed in any Web browser. Business professionals use Camtasia Studio for a variety of applications, including software demonstrations, tutorials, and training. Developers and consultants use Camtasia Studio for projects ranging from quick prototypes to more complex projects that include voice-overs, annotations, text boxes, and other production effects. Because Camtasia Studio is easy to learn and use, it is an invaluable tool for Macromedia Flash developers and consultants to accelerate their time-to-market with software demonstrations and tours, and supplement their capabilities portfolio. It is ideal for other content developers as well.

System Requirements and Availability
Camtasia Studio 1.1 supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98. Camtasia Studio 1.1 with Converter and Theater for Camtasia Studio is available immediately with a suggested retail price of $349.00. The software can be purchased at www.techsmith.com. Converter and Theater for Camtasia Studio are available by download only at www.techsmith.com.

About TechSmith Corporation
TechSmith Corporation was founded in 1987 and is located in Okemos, Michigan. TechSmith provides practical business software tools to capture and manipulate images, voice and video from Windows desktops. The company's flagship software packages, SnagIt and Camtasia Studio, enable customers to create visually enhanced content for Internet broadcasts, Web sites and business presentations. For additional information, visit www.techsmith.com.

TechSmith, Camtasia and SnagIt are registered trademarks of TechSmith Corporation, and Camtasia Studio is a trademark. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective companies.

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