Screencasting: iShowUITEC 830 Spring 2010 : Expert PresentatationPresent bySuchada Boontara & Tina Asuncion

What is Screencast

Wikipedia Definition

A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screencast

Screencasting Software for PC.

SoftwarefeaturePriceAviScreenrecords the video into AVI files, but can also do BMP photos . Does not record audio.FreeCamStudioopen source program for capturing on-screen video and audio as AVI files.FreeWinkfocuses on making tutorials with audio and text annotation abilities. Outputs to Flash, PDF, HTML, EXE files and more.FreeHyperCamrecording screen activity to AVI files along with system audio39.95AllCapture Capture in real time, add audio during recording or after completion. Can output to Flash, EXE, ASF, DVD, SVCD and VCD. 199Camtasia Studio produce 720p HD screencasts with minimal effort. Can record and export your PowerPoint presentations as a movie.299Adobe Captivate Builds and edits interactive software demonstrations, simulations, podcasts, screencasts, games, program demos and lessons799

Screencasting Software for Mac.

SoftwarefeaturePriceCopernicus Making quick and speedy films by recording the video to RAM for quicker access. Does not support for audio.FreeiShowU Wide-range of presets that allows you to record directly into Quicktime and up to 1080P in both NTSC and PAL formats. Does audio and the file is ready to be published as soon as hit stop29.9559.95 proScreenMimic offers transitions, audio dubbing, can output to HTML, Quicktime and Flash.64.95ScreenRecord Outputs to Quicktime directly and can record your clicks and all on-screen activities.15.95Snapz Prorecord anything on your screen, saving it as a QuickTime movie or screenshot that can be e-mailed69Camtasia for macRecord onscreen activity, Keynote slides, camera video, microphone or system audio. 99

Screencasting Software for PC&Mac.

SoftwarefeaturePriceJingProject Recording video and allows you to take a picture of any portion of your desktop, draw on it, add a message, and immediately upload your media to a free hosting account.FreeScreencast-O-MaticA Java-based screencasting tool that requires no downloads and will allow you to automatically upload to hosting.FreeQuickTimeXCapture audio or video using the built-in camera and microphone in your Mac. You can easily trim media to the perfect length, then send it to iTunes for syncing to an iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV. You can also use QuickTime Player to publish your media to MobileMe or YouTubeBuild inSnow Leopard

About iShowU iShowU is software created by Shiny White Box. The software, which is compatible with Mac computers, allows you to capture and record video of your computer screen. shinywhitebox is a small internet based product development company founded in early 2006 by Neil Clayton Another product: Stomp is an ultimate video compressor shinywhitebox.com

iShowU: Product Features

How to Use iShowURun iShowu (applications folder --> iShowu).You will see presets on the left hand side of the window, these make it easy to quickly edit your settings.Audio: This lets you choose the source for your audio,either mic or computer. It also determines the audio quality. This section lets you determine the video quality, frame rate, and compression. You may also choose to show certain indicators when clicking with the mouse.

How to Use iShowU (continue)Options: Here you can select the recording area as well as whether to follow the mouse or not.To capture video Click "Record" at the bottom of the screen. Close the window (application will still be running). After you have completed your recording, click on the ishowu icon at the bottom of the screen to bring up the window. Click Finish. The file should be saved to your desktop.

iShowU Video TutorialFor more video visit : http://help.shinywhitebox.com/ishowu_hd/videos/

iShowU for Instructional DesignersCreate video tutorialsRecord directly into QuicktimeRecord audio and the file is ready to be published as soon as you hit stopEasy to use

Resourceshttp://mashable.com/2008/02/21/screencasting-video-tutorials/http://theappleblog.com/2007/03/09/screencast-software-options/http://scrast.net/853/on-the-subject-of-camtasia-for-mac-and-screenflow/https://weblion.psu.edu/trac/weblion/wiki/ishowuhttp://technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DA-8_Qy-jGEkhttp://help.shinywhitebox.com/ishowu_hd/videos/

*If you dont see the Elements Gallery, click View>Elements Gallery.To see a description of a slide layout in the Elements Gallery, rest the pointer over the layout thumbnail.Placeholder buttons indicate the type of object that you can add, for example, a picture, table, or chart.

*Tips:The New Slide button is on the Standard toolbar.You can also click Insert>New Slide.

*Tips:The New Slide button is on the Standard toolbar.You can also click Insert>New Slide.

*Tips:The New Slide button is on the Standard toolbar.You can also click Insert>New Slide.

*Tips:If you dont see the Formatting Palette, click View>Formatting Palette.To make changes to the picture, you first have to select the picture.

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