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EdPlus TechSmith Relay InstructionsNote: Screen captures for these instructions were done using a Mac client, but they will be very similar in a Window’s environement.

TechSmith Relay will sometimes update Relay and it will need to be re-downloaded. This is very important when major updates are done to the Window’s or Mac’s operating systems.

Accessing TechSmith Relay ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Changing your password ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Downloading the TechSmith Relay Recorder ....................................................................................................................... 3

Record a presentation ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

Access TechSmith RelayTo download the TechSmith Relay recorders, update your account information, or manage your presentations, log in to the TechSmith Relay server: http://camtasia.asu.edu/relay

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Changing your password1. On the “home screen” click on Home and then Account Settings.

2. Click on Change Password.

3. Type in your current password in the box labeled “Old Password” and then type and re-type your new password.

4. Click Save.

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Downloading the TechSmith Relay Recorder1. On the “home screen” click on Download Recorders in the menu bar on the Download button.

2. Select the Recorder for the operating system and save to your computer.

3. Install the software.

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Record a presentation 1. Launch TechSmith Relay Recorder from your computer.

2. Fill in your TechSmith Relay Username and Password and click Log In. Select a Profile from the Profile Menu.

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3. Select a Profile from the Profile drop-down menu.

The profile options you may have are:

• Normal Quality Flash Video - Medium Size: This profile will be what most users will select.

• Normal Quality Flash Video (Zaption) - Medium Size: Use this profile if you plan to use your videos with Zaption

• MP3 Audio Recording: This will create an embeddable MP3 audio file that does not include a video recording.

• Upload and decide later: Do NOT use this profile! You will not be able to decided later; the admin has to process these videos

Important! Give your presentation a Title (Description optional).

• Use: Class - Lecture Name - Instructor - Date

• Example: ASU101 ClassIntro Smith 012615

4. Click the Camera button if you would like to use the web camera feature.

5. Click the Microphone button.

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6. Select your preferred microphone source if you have more than one option.

7. If you have multiple monitors, select which monitor to use for capturing your presentation.

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8. Check your microphone level. Adjust the audio level if it appears very low or very high.

9. Make a test recording by clicking the test button.

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10. Relay will record a 10-second presentation. Remember to speak into your microphone during the test.

11. A player window will appear at the end of the test. Click the Play button to watch your test presentation. Click the Close button when you are finished. Make adjustments to your microphone placement and microphone level if necessary.

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12. When you ready to record your presentation, click the REC button. The recorder will be minimized to the system tray. The Relay recorder will record everything on your screen and the selected microphone.

13. To Stop recording, hit the F11 key or right-click the TechSmith Relay icon in the system tray and select stop.

MAC

PC

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14. Note: You can create Record/Pause and Stop hot-keys by selecting the Hot-key button at the top of the recorder.

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15. After you stop recording your presentation will appear in the Review window. Play a portion or all of your presentation by clicking the Play button.

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16. If you do not want to keep the presentation, click the Discard button.

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17. If you want to trim the beginning or end of your presentation, click the Trimming button.

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18. Move the Playhead to the spot you want the presentation to begin.

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19. Click the Set Presentation Start button. If you want to adjust the end point of your presentation, move the playhead to the spot you want the presentation to end and click the set presentation end button. To remove the trim posts, click the red X button located between the set presentation start and end buttons.

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20. Once you are satisfied with your presentation click the Submit button.

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21. Your presentation will be uploaded to the server. Processing time will very depending on the length of your presentation and the number of processing jobs in the server queue.

22. Once your presentation is processed on the server you will automatically receive an Email Message at your ASU email account with a link(s) to your presentation. Click View in the message to view your presentation in a web browser.

• Note: It is recommended to create a folder in your email system labeled, Relay, for example. Fill all Relay emails here for easy reference if needed at a later date.

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23. The link to your presentation will appear in the browser location field. The video of the presentation will be opened in a web browser and on this page it will contain embed code that can be used to embed the movie or sound file on a content page in the Blackboard. For embedding content, contact ASU Online if assistance is needed.