AVI and TSC2
TechSmith's Screen Capture Codecs
About TSC2
- By default, Camtasia Studio encodes AVIi video files with the TechSmith Screen Capture Codec 2 (TSC2).
- TSC2 is a very high quality lossy format, meaning much of the original quality is preserved to in the video output. Most people cannot see a difference between videos produced with the TSC2 and TSCC codecs.
- A TSC2 produced video is smaller in size then a video produced with TSCC. While the file size is smaller, an AVI video is not meant to be a shareable video.
- TSC2 is the best codec for recording high motion video.
Videos produced to AVI using the
TSC2 codec cannot be shared since the TSC2 codec is required for viewing and the TSC2 cannot be distributed at this time. If AVI is going to be used for sharing, either as a stand-alone video or in MenuMaker, use the
TSCC codec to produce the video.
About TSCC
- The TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) is lossless, meaning the original quality is preserved to maintain the highest quality output.
- A TSCC produced video is larger in size than a video produced with TSC2.
- TSCC can be selected for use for either recording video or producing video files.
- TSCC is not the best codec for recording high motion video.
- To use the TSCC codec for recording, choose Recorder > Tools > Options > Inputs tab > Video Settings button > Compressor dropdown menu > TechSmith Screen Capture Codec
EnSharpen decodes TSCC and TSC2 AVI files in any application that uses QuickTime.
The TSC2, TSCC, and EnSharpen codecs are installed on your computer during Camtasia Studio installation.
Uses for AVI Files
- Produce the video as an AVI file to use as a source clip in other projects.
- Include an AVI as a video link in a Camtasia MenuMaker menu for CD-ROM distribution. To ensure playback on any Windows PC, MenuMaker automatically includes Camtasia Player with the CD menu. Camtasia Player decodes the TSCC AVI without viewers needing to install the codec on their computer.
- Use with a 3rd party DVD-authoring software. The dimensions for DVDs differ across countries. The NTSC standard is 720 x 480 and the PAL standard is 720 x 576. Select the correct dimensions on the Video Size screen.
Recommended AVI Production Settings
| Option |
Recommended Settings |
| Colors |
Automatic |
| Frame Rate |
Automatic |
| Video Compression |
TSC2 |
| Audio Format |
PCM, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Mono |
| Largest Video Size |
For DVD:
720 x 480 (NTSC)
720 x 576 (PAL)
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