Snagit’s Ribbon
Hello Friend,
A typical computer user, normally uses a number of different applications a day. You will find that most users are happy with the applications that provide a friendly user interface.
Snagit 9.0 arrived with a bang and most users were quite pleased with all the new features. But the developers quickly realised that there was something missing with the user experience. Within no time Snagit 9.1 was released and Snagit funs were left speechless in awe of the full user experience of Snagit 9.1.
If you already own Snagit 9.0 you can upgrade to Snagit 9.1 for free, see instructions at end of this article.
Many Snagit users complemented the software’s changes and that includes the fluent UI, it’s so proud of most specifically the Ribbon.
A ribbon is a strip of buttons and functions usually found across the top of the main window, where you’ll find commands and functions you need and want accessible and convenient in performing tasks.
Ribbons also play a vital role in the making or breaking of the whole graphic user experience.
Below are the things that make the Snagit ribbon a good one:
Task-based
The pre-defined and user-created capture profiles makes it convenient and easier in performing tasks especially when it’s the normal day to day tasks.
Cursor Tools
As fast and easy as a right-click, you’ll get the tool-box with all the necessary tools for your context.
Live Preview
Getting the change preview is easy, and the change will not be automatically applied. In every option you select, you’ll see a live preview making it easier and faster to make decisions.
Constrained
Ribbons are normally found at the top and will always be there, worry not of toolbar scramble.
Snagit now joins the list of Fluent UI’s and using Snagit’s Ribbon makes our day-to-day tasks as easy as A-B-C.
How to Upgrade to Snagit 9.1 for Free – (Only for Snagit 9.0 Users)
Snagit 9.1 upgrade is completely free if you already own Snagit 9.0. Just open your Snagit go to help menu and click on “Check for Updates” follow the instructions to download the latest version completely free.
Snagit Upgrade to 9.1 for Older Versions of Snagit
If you own an older version of Snagit you are still eligible to upgrade at a special price just request your Snagit 9.1 upgrade here.
Until Next Time 
Peter – Your Snagit Guide
Recording Video with Audio in Snagit
Hi There,
Did you know that Snagit not only captures images but that you can also record Video with Audio?
Yes Snagit keeps getting better and better always one step ahead of all the Screen Capture Software out there.
However please note that this feature is only a small subset of the powerful screen recording and editing capability of Camtasia Studio. Camtasia Studio will allow you to record, edit, annotate and produce videos in all of the standard multi-media formats. It uses an optimized screen capture codec so the resulting files are small and highly compressed.
Back to Snagit, most of the time I notice that first time Snagit users usually ask whenever they record a video from player, website or application, why the audio is missing once playing the videos on the editor.
I encountered the same problem but I soon discovered how easy it is to fix the problem and make it work. I will share with you the steps below. Although it may look long winded don’t give up, if you follow the instructions step by step its very easy and you only need to do it once.
How to record a video with audio in Snagit:
Click on the Light Blue Round button with an arrow beside the Capture button and choose Video Capture. See image above.
Make sure that under the Options area, the Microphone is highlighted or on.
Now click on the tab Output with an image written “None Selected” , then go to Properties, on Audio options, make sure that the Audio capture device is set to your sound card, click Apply then OK.
Once done with setting up the necessary functions on Snagit, proceed to configuring the recording input in your Window Record Control.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio tab. In Sound recording area, make sure that your sound card is set as the Default Device, click Apply then OK.
Now, under the Sound recording area, click on the Volume button, this will open the Record Control box. Once there, choose Options > then Properties.
Put a check on the box beside the following options: Stereo Mix, Mono Mix, What you hear, Mixer, Wave out mix and Wave in, then click OK.
Back to Record Control box, put a check on the Select button corresponding to each property that you checked earlier, then close the box.
If you follow these steps and it fails, you may want to update your sound card or if your sound card does not support recording audio-generated applications, you may use a jumper wire. Just place the jumper wire between Line Out and Mic In on the Sound Card, making the Line In as the recording source.
Alternatively you may own an older version of Snagit that needs upgrading to the latest version Snagit 9.0. You may request upgrade for Snagit here.
If you find this article helpful please feel free to share with all the Snaggers and give us your comments!
Until Next Time
Peter – Your Snagit Guide
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