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What is TechSmith Knowmia?

From the makers of Camtasia and Snagit, TechSmith Knowmia (formerly TechSmith Relay) is an asynchronous video learning platform that helps colleges maximize video effectiveness for online and blended courses. Ease of use means faculty get up and running quickly regardless of their technical skill level. Increase student engagement with in-video quizzes and conversations that modernize discussions. Students and instructors can add time-linked comments or questions on the video timeline that drive active online class communities. Meet accessibility guidelines with highly-accurate speech-to-text transcriptions to create ADA compliant captions, audio description support, and a video player that is WCAG AA compliant. Track what videos are captioned or not with the accessibility dashboard. Plus, you can create and share seamlessly within learning management systems. Students can watch anytime, on any smart device from a secure and accessible video platform. See why Frost & Sullivan named TechSmith the global leader in lecture capture solutions two years running, and why more colleges use TechSmith products for video management than anyone else according to the Campus Computing Project.

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Product Description

TechSmith Relay is a video creation and sharing platform that helps maximize student engagement in online and blended courses.


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TechSmith
Year Founded
1987
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Okemos, MI
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338 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

TechSmith is the #1 global provider of screen capture and screen recording software. Create and share images and videos for better training, tutorials, lessons, and everyday communication with Snagit and Camtasia.


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"Excellent product"
Knowmia is very easy to use and understand
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The platform is great to use as both a teacher and as a student. I have used this in my undergraduate studies, as well as this previous semester wh...
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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

The platform is great to use as both a teacher and as a student. I have used this in my undergraduate studies, as well as this previous semester when I was a graduate assistant teaching a class. So, I have experience on both sides of the spectrum when using this tool. Back in 2019 I had never heard of this tool before, but the moment that covid hit and we were forced to go into quarantine, I was introduced to this and many other learning softwares through my college. This being one of the best ones for the class that I was in. The videos were formatted great, with a very simple and easy to understand site. Whether it is your first time using an online learning tool, or you are experienced, the learning curve to get used to using the site is at a minimum which is great, especially for current Freshman level students. Also, as a teacher it was easy to post videos and keep them organized in a manner that would prove to be useful to students that were to watch them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

There were two potential downfalls to this site in general. The first was it seemed like every video had to buffer an intense amount before it would play, and occasionally i would have videos that would freeze up every 10 seconds which made it impossible to watch. While I can partially blame this on my internet, the issue was no where near as prominent on sites such as Youtube, which lead me to believe that it was a partial internal issue on how they load the videos for the user to watch them. That was the only "real" issue that I had with the site. The other potential downfall is that the site is more made for lower level students. While I was able to benefit from it as a Senior in my undergraduate studies, it would be of better value to those that are just starting out in college and dont have the previous online learning experience that experieced students may have. But this was more of a preference issue, so I cannot take off points for this, simply because I know other senior level students who loved the simplicity of the site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering TechSmith Knowmia:

I would recommend this tool to those that are looking to use it for a lower-level class of students. If you are teaching a higher level class, it may not be as beneficial overall. Also, an alternative would be to make a youtube account and just post the videos there, however, this tool is much better because it allows you to keep all of the videos organized so that the student doesn't need to spend time searching for the video on Youtube. As well as a huge benefit is that the student will not get distracted by other videos or ads that may become present on Youtube that are not present on TechSmith. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am solving two issues with this software. The first is that I am a graduate assistant (With the label of professor) teaching a freshman level class and it is beneficial to both me in terms of time, and students in terms of simplicity to upload my videos and materials to TechSmith. I also use this software for one of my classes were the teacher posts lecture videos. I find it to be useful in terms of the organizational structure that is used in order to keep the lecure videos being watched in an orderly manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

Knowmia is very easy to use and understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

There is nothing I would change, works great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

Knowmia is obviously the answer to today's challenges with remote/virtual learning. Being able to still me is a wonderful opportunity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jitin S.
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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

Glad that it's a lightweight web app with an interface that is very simple and easy to follow. One can easily get familiar with all the tools in Knowmia and be able to quickly create and view the output. There are options to increase engagement with in-video quizzes and discussions linked to the timeline. I have not personally implemented this as we do not require this feature as of now but its good to know that its available when neeeded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

I have just recently switched to Knowmia and did not come across any issues in particular while using it. If possible I would appreciate if there was an option to preview/Download the captured video locally first before uploading to Knowmia servers. I was unable to find that option. Also this could be because of my internet connection issue but for some reason the time to load a preview was a little bit high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am using Knowmia to address the very common FAQs related to using our web solution as well as using it to create welcome videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

What I like best about TechSmith Knowmia is the ability to record anything on my computer screen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

So far, with my experience in using TechSmith Knowmia, there is nothing I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering TechSmith Knowmia:

If you're looking for a simple to use software to screen record, look no further! TechSmith Knowmia is the one! One is easily able to record how-to's, lectures, videos, meetings, etc. and easily share them with colleagues, students, etc. The software meets ADA compliance by generating captions with speech-to-text. One is able to edit the captions, if necessary. The audio tracks can have a description as well. These captions are published when ready. Conversations can easily be added to the video. Quiz questions can also be easily added to the video. Media can be imported into Knowmia and this media can be from Camtasia, YouTube, Snagit, Zoom, mobile device, etc. The media used in the video can easily be organized with collections and/or by learning content. The videos can easily be edited until you have it all done. Once ready, the videos can be downloaded as MP4 for easy sharing. One is even able to set the new thumbnail for the file! The video can also be copied. TechSmith Knowmia offers plenty of online support and tutorials for the user to be successful in using it, from creating a Knowmia account, to recording your first video, to editing the mistakes in your video, to sharing the video with others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am able to capture step-by-step of tasks that need to be done and I'm able to share it with my colleagues to improve work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

I like how this software combines many of the elements found in Camtasia and Snagit and used it for presentation purposes. I like that viewers can leave comments for immediate feedback or questions. This is great for vILTs. The reasonable prices and the accessibility features are great too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

I have Camtasia and Snagit already and I don't do too many webinars or live presentations. Yet, I don't have many dislikes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is great for webinars/live presentations, especially due to COVID and many working from home. This is also great for K-12 and higher ed sectors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

This product makes my presentation more effective and It's really good to handle...

Reasonable Price with a very good service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

It Can be more user-friendly for Non technical guys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

Time Saving features

User friendly Platform

Improved my Presentation Skills Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

Working on layers, cutting, rendering, multiple formats Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

I did not like while using the old versions prior 8, the fact that the video quality got affected after rendering the same videos after a couple of times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering TechSmith Knowmia:

Keep up the good work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

Creating videos with Camtasia 8 for learning platforms. Fast and simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

It is very easy to launch on my desktop and doesn't take the whole screen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

Nothing. I've always used it on my personal projects and on my job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

You can easily saved screenshots or video on your local machine or upload to their cloud server for easy access anywhere in the future Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

Ease of use and seamless integration with Canvas and YouTube. Although I haven't used a lot of the additional editing options, or the options to integrate discussion into the videos yet, I plan to do both. They are fantastic options! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

So far I haven't found anything about it that I dislike. I wish there were an automatic CC/subtitles generator, but then again, maybe there is and I just haven't found it yet. So, if there is, ignore this bit! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering TechSmith Knowmia:

Don't make your decision based on your experience with other platforms. This is a game changer! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm able to easily communicate with my online students without typing long email messages or online announcements (that most don't read anyway). I'm also able to integrate them into my Canvas courses without first uploading them to YouTube or trying to upload huge video files into Canvas. Both of these are saving me an incredible amount of time each week. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about TechSmith Knowmia?

Everything! What's not to like?? We can create, edit, caption and publish a video in short time and with near-perfect auto-captioning. We can easily import YouTube videos AND add quiz questions to them! And the analytics? Shut the front door! I can see how much of my videos are watched by each student. This is totally a game-changer in higher edu video creation! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about TechSmith Knowmia?

So far...nothing. A feature that would be nice is the ability to set "generate captions" as the default on the classic recorder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering TechSmith Knowmia:

This is totally worth the effort and money. We were totally impressed after hearing about it at a conference, then after a demo at our institution, we were sold. Finding funding was the challenge, but grant money came through for our first year. We're hoping that the college will see the value in it and continue to fund it in the future. So, I would recommend to anyone considering it to at least give it a try for a year. Find grant funds, if necessary, to get it purchased. We have not fully promoted it yet, only have a few people testing it and the consensus is overwhelmingly in favor of this product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is TechSmith Knowmia solving and how is that benefiting you?

So far, we've totally intrigued faculty with the ability to create videos with ease and, with LMS integration, easily add them to a course. The analytics alone will provide evidence of content interaction by students. Adding the quizzes can help to boost that interaction as well. So, it's going to help provide another medium with which to engage students in learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.