{"id":182343,"date":"2024-05-07T09:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T13:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&p=182343"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:17:30","slug":"create-a-template","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/create-a-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Video Template to Share"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Enhancements to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Create a new project or update an existing project to save as a video template. Include common video enhancements such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancement<\/th>Description<\/th>Camtasia Asset Category<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Placeholders<\/td>Placeholders guide video creators on the type of content to replace in the template. Placeholders preserve the canvas position, transitions, effects, audio points, and animations when possible.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Intros and Outros<\/td>Add a consistent title to introduce a video series or to brand videos on your channel.

Combine title text with elements in the UI Kit (such as a subscribe button) to drive engagement to your channel or page.<\/td>		Titles, UI Kit<\/td><\/tr>
Lower Thirds<\/td>Overlay animations and text to introduce the speaker or scene in a video.<\/td>Titles<\/td><\/tr>
Background Video<\/td>Looping animations or video clips to use as a background or scene in a video.<\/td>Dynamic Backgrounds, Footage<\/td><\/tr>
Background Music<\/td>Instrumental or vocal tracks to use as an audio background or to set a mood for your video.<\/td>Music<\/td><\/tr>
Effects<\/td>Short clips with an alpha channel to accent media.

Add callouts or emphasis bursts and sound effects to standardize click effects across a tutorial or video series.<\/td>		Callouts, Emphasis Bursts, Sound Effects<\/td><\/tr>
Device Frames<\/td>Computer or mobile device images to provide context around a screenshot or video clip.<\/td>Device Frames<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Camtasia includes many professionally-designed assets to use as enhancements. Select Media tab > Assets subtab<\/strong> to browse categories and assets. To learn more, see Enhance Your Video with Camtasia Assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip: Download premade templates.<\/p>\n\t

Premade, professionally designed templates are available on the Camtasia Assets website. To import a template from Camtasia Assets, see How to Use a Template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Create a Video Template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Select File > New Project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. To add a placeholder, drag the cursor to the desired location on the timeline and select Edit > Add Placeholder<\/strong> or press P<\/strong> on the keyboard.
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  3. Camtasia Editor adds the placeholder to the timeline. In the Properties panel, enter a title and a note to instruct video creators on the type of content or media specifications for replacing the clip.
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    Note:<\/b> The title appears on the canvas and timeline, but notes appear only in the Properties panel.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  4. Add other desired enhancements in the project on the timeline or canvas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. To save the project as a template, select File > Save Project as Template<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Enter a template name and click OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To share the the video template, see Share a Video Template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tip: Customize the template thumbnail.<\/p>\n\t

    To customize the thumbnail for the template shown in the Template Manager, drag the playhead to the desired location on the timeline before saving or exporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Edit a Video Template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ensure video creators maintain your video standards by updating your video templates with the latest branding, logos, and other video updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Select File <\/strong>(Windows) <\/strong>or Camtasia<\/strong> (Mac) > Manage Templates.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The Template Manager dialog opens. Complete one of the following:\n