General:

* Removed support for running on Windows 2000. Camtasia Studio 5.0 now runs on Windows XP and Windows Vista only.
* Fixed an issue where the Libraries folder would not be created if updating the product from v 4.0.0 to v 4.0.1 or v 4.0.2.
* Removed CamDiag.exe application from the product installation.
* Removed any Academic branding that could appear in special versions of Camtasia Studio.
* Updated the icons and graphics for a new look for the 5.0.0 version.
* Camtasia Effects is no longer supported as installing alongside version 5.0.0 of Camtasia Studio.
* Removed the Cinderella tutorial and media files from the product installation.
* Made some modifications to the License Agreement for Camtasia Studio.

Recorder:

* Modified the workflow to help streamline the recording process.
* Added a sizing method to keep applications centered and consistent during the recording process.
* Added cross-hairs to enhance the way selections are made.
* Allowed customization of the Recording toolbar.
* Created a dimmed background when not recording full screen.
* Added the ability to automatically reset the mouse position to the same pre-paused location.
* Provided an option to disable the power saving features of the OS when recording lengthy sessions.
* Changed Effects > Sound > Cursor Sounds to Mouse Click Sounds.
* Fixed an issue on Windows Vista that would cause other applications to behave abnormally with mouse actions.
* Fixed an issue that would cause non-standard cursors to always be stretched to 32x32 pixels in recorded videos.

Studio:

* Modified the welcome window to add options for tutorial videos and a recent projects list.
* Added the SmartFocus feature.
* Added an FTP output option.
* Added the ability to upload to Screencast.com or FTP without requiring a production to be completed.
* Added Project Settings.
* Modified the editor to rely on 30 frames per second instead of hundredths of a second.
* Updated the time displays to show the new 30 frames per second time scale.
* Modified the zoom view for better usability.
* Removed overview text from several views.
* Adjusted the Task List to accommodate new features and clean up the options.
* Implemented a new method for producing FLV files.
* Added a 3D Edge option to callouts.
* Added an AutoSave feature.
* Added a method to only use DirectShow filters on a white-list basis.
* Added a new onyx themed controller for Flash output.
* Added the option to produce a singe SWF file (ExpressShow template).
* Added a slider to set the Zoom-n-Pan speed.
* Added 7 new transitions.
* Added a new targeting feature as a Zoom-n-Pan option.
* Added an option to rename callouts from the context menu on the Timeline.
* Added an option to insert the same transition between all clips on the Timeline from the context menu on the Timeline.
* Added some new production presets based on settings in the new Project Settings dialog.
* Fixed an issue where images placed on the PIP track would not show thumbnail images properly.
* Fixed an issue where the Remove Empty Lines option for the callout track on the Timeline would not function properly.
* Updated Hot Spot to be a single word, Hotspot.
* Fixed some spacing issues identified in the XML files produced.
* Fixed an issue where trying to change a transition by using the context menu on the Timeline would not function properly.
* Fixed an issue where illegal characters in the production titles would cause the produced files to not play.
* Fixed an issue that prevented the production of a short selection of the Timeline using the Produce Selection As option if the entire Timeline exceeded the 16,000 frame limit in SWF.
* Fixed an issue with batch production where the progress status would not be properly updated.
* Fixed a limitation of not being able to rename the Answers Summary marker name when customizing a TOC during production.
* Fixed an issue with a vertical scroll bar not functioning correctly in the Audio Enhancements view.
* Fixed an issue where SWF files produced from Camtasia Studio would not contain the correct frame count.
* Implemented support for the SnagIt output accessory for Camtasia Studio.
* Fixed an issue where Camtasia Studio would not properly detect the ability to record what you hear on some systems.
* Fixed an issue on Windows Vista where scroll bars might display when playing produced content when they are not required.
* Fixed an issue where the playback of Flash output would not stop when clicking on a hotspot during playback.
* Removed a repeated word in the Record Camera view.
* Made it so that double-clicking on a clip on the video track on the Timeline would select only that clip.
* Removed support for the .cam file extension used in versions of Camtasia Studio prior to 2.0.
* Implemented an option to have captions initially visible for Flash productions.
* Fixed an issue where Batch Production of multiple projects with different title clips would switch the title clips across projects.
* Fixed an issue on Windows Vista that would cause the desktop theme to change when returning from the screen saver after a short period of time.
* Made layout changes to the Options dialog to accommodate changes in the application.
* Fixed an issue that would not allow the undo action to remove Zoom-n-Pan keyframes.
* Fixed an issue that would cause Camtasia Studio to crash if entering a title longer than 259 characters.
* Fixed an issue where the details section would not properly refresh for the .camv audio format setting.
* Fixed a crash issue that could arise when working with large projects for a long period of time.
* Fixed an issue where changing the temporary folder for batch production would not actually change the folder.
* Fixed an issue where the Include PPT option would appear in the Production Wizard when it should be hidden.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the Table of Contents width to double when using a single video production preset.
* Fixed an issue on Windows Vista that would cause the Preview Window to go black when adding captions.
* Fixed an issue with callouts not extending when using the option in Voice Narration to Auto Extend last frame.
* Added an undo point when removing a Zoom-n-Pan keyframe.
* Consolidated the Save Audio As... File menu option.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the Remove Empty Lines option for callouts not to function.
* Fixed a crash that would occur if you entered a title clip name that contained more than 260 characters.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the details section for CAMV productions not to refresh properly.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the audio from a silenced audio track to be heard.
* Fixed an issue that would cause some side-by-side productions to stop playback before the end.
* Fixed an issue that could cause crashing when working with large projects 200 MB or larger.
* Fixed an issue that would cause Audio Enhancements not to be applied to Audio Track 2.
* Added an option to be able to add a single transition to all locations on the Timeline at the same time.
* Fixed an issue with batch productions and temporary file creation.
* Adjusted the extend frame option to not apply to non-extendable clips on the Timeline.
* Added an option to the callout context menu for renaming.
* Added the internal build number to the About box information.
* Modified the Tools > Options menu to account for new features.
* Added a Crop to Selection option to the Timeline context menu and the Edit menu.
* Added the ability for captions to display beneath the video for Flash productions.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the text from a previous title clip to be used in a new title clip.
* Removed the screen capture profiles only checkbox from production of Windows Media files.
* Removed the stretch to fit option from production of non-Flash file formats.
* Removed the ScreenDraw options tab from the Effects > Options dialog.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the what you hear option to be incorrectly enabled on some systems.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the table of contents to improperly function when producing Windows Media files containing marker names with invalid characters.

PowerPoint Add-in:

* Fixed an issue where the slide titles would not show up properly when producing immediately after recording using the PowerPoint Add-in.
* Fixed an issue where the PowerPoint Add-in would not properly save settings when certain settings were used with PowerPoint 2007 on Windows Vista.
* Fixed an issue where certain side-by-side Flash productions that include PowerPoint, video, audio and a PIP track would not contain audio.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the recording to stop prematurely if the stop hotkey and continue recording option selected.
* Fixed an issue that would cause the last slide in the presentation not to be recorded properly.

Theater:

* By default, made the project name the same as the menu title.
* Fixed an issue where the menu width would not be saved from project to project.

18 July 2007: v4.0.2 Maintenance Release
Studio:

* Fixed a crash during the initialization of the Screencast.com plug-in which prevents the automatic updating of the plug-in on some systems.
* Improved detection of sound cards capable of recording speaker audio.
* Fixed an issue where side-by-side PIP may stop playing unexpectedly.
* Fixed a timeline update issue which could cause project corruption when transitions were used on the timeline.
* Fixed a problem on Vista where a CAMREC on the timeline may report a framerate of 0fps.

22 March 2007: v4.0.1 Maintenance Release
General:

* Camtasia Studio now works with Microsoft Vista operating system.
* Updated the contact information for TechSmith sales to be »www.techsmith.com/sales

Recorder:

* Addressed an issue where the wrong audio source could be selected after the audio wizard completes.
* Modified the default setting to record layered windows to accommodate the Aero Glass theme on Vista.
* Addressed an issue where Recorder could create a 0 byte avi stream as part of a camrec file.
* Fixed an issue that would cause recordings to be lost if the save to folder was renamed or removed after specifying it for recording.
* Fixed an issue of the codec being changed to TSCC when changing the viewing tab from Video and coming back to it.

Studio:

* Fixed an issue where producing to Flash and selecting "no audio" would still produce audio.
* Fixed a start-up crash which would occur when Studio was trying to restore audio settings.
* Addressed an issue of inconsistent behavior when importing zipped projects into Studio.
* Fixed an issue where the background of a title clip would show through when an image file was selected.
* Fixed an issue caused when editing a production preset name to be the same as an existing one.
* Fixed an issue in production where an invalid path could be entered when specifying an additional PPT file.
* Fixed an issue in the production wizard that would cause the wrong dialog to show when using the short cut command.
* Adjusted the Recent Recordings list to re-order so that the latest project opened in the list will show up at the top of the list.
* Fixed an issue When placing a title clip on the timeline would place a marker at the play head location instead of at the start of the title clip.
* Fixed a discrepancy between the task list and edit menu options when timeline tracks are locked.
* Fixed an issue where the title clip names were not being updated on the clip but were being updated in the tool tip.
* Fixed an issue where the Pack-and-Show progress bar would show 100% all the time while the text would show the actual progress.
* Fixed an issue where the MP3 audio attributes would be ignored during production when selecting MP3 as an additional output option.
* Fixed an issue with subfolders option being disabled during batch production.
* Fixed an issue where entered production information was not being passed into the produced file for WMV.
* Addressed an issue where Camtasia Studio may crash on start-up if qedit.dll was not properly registered on the system.
* Fixed an issue where the additional output files would not properly play back on Internet Explorer browsers.
* Fixed an issue where the controls in Voice Narration would be disabled in certain circumstances.
* Addressed a situation where selecting Cancel in Voice Narration would not undo changes made in that view.
* Fixed an issue where the timeline would stop playback when switching between timeline and storyboard views while playing back.
* Fixed an issue that would not produce iPod (M4V) files with the correct frame rates.
* Fixed an issue with some HTML output would not work when special characters were part of the produced file name.
* Added FileAttributes and Metadata tags to produced SWF files.
* Disabled question numbering when choosing short answer quiz types.

PowerPoint Add-in:

* Modified the audio adjustments to be consistent with the rest of Camtasia Studio.
* Modified the default setting to record layered windows to accommodate the Aero Glass theme on Vista.

Theater:

* Fixed an issue where the produced menu item text would be obscured by the scroll bar.
* Added ability to re-order list items by dragging and dropping prior to menu creation.