Tag: screencasting
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The best screen recording software in 2020
Not my original post, but Zapier has a post looking at the best screen recording software in 2020. Definitely useful if you're prepping for online delivery in the months to come! Plenty of choices for Windows, macOS, and even mobile, but they do seem to focus on software and services that cost money. Even though…
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The state of screencasting on iOS devices
With more and more apps coming out that can support your library's resources (Ebrary, BookMyne, EBSCOHost, WorldCat, and possibly something from your library, to name a few), wouldn't it be nice to be able to easily record some screencasts of the app in action on your device? Well, unless you jailbreak your iOS device (iPad,…
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A couple of screencasting links
Michael Steeleworthy posts his opinions on Camtasia vs. Captivate vs. the Organization. I'm not sure where the Organization part comes in, but he makes some interesting points about why he gives Captivate a nod over Camtasia. Personally, I don't care about the file size, which seems to be his biggest concern with Camtasia, 'cause I…
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Camtasia Studio 7 coming March 30
According to Techsmith's Visual Lounge blog, Camtasia Studio version 7 will be released next week, on March 30th. The blog has a series of previews of what's changed – check it out. Looks like some nice eye candy with cursor effects and callout changes. Oh, and if you just purchased version 6 (anytime after March…
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New site: Mac Screencasting
A new site all about Mac Screencasting launched today. Not a whole lot of content up yet, but what’s there is solid and professional; it’s going to be an excellent resource for all screencasters, and Mac screencasters in particular. Be sure to check out the link to the whitepaper over on the right. Looking forward…
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Camtasia coming to the Mac on Aug 25th!
They've finally got a date! Techsmith has announced that they're shipping Camtasia for the Mac on August 25th. "Camtasia for Mac will have a special introductory special price of $99, through the end of 2009. After that, the MSRP will be $149." That's an interesting price point – way cheaper than Camtasia Studio for Windows,…
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Screencasting tool roundups
I've never seen so many bookmark a single site in such numbers as 10 Free Screen Recording Softwares For Creating Attractive Screencasts – must be a pretty popular site – maybe I'll subscribe… And from much earlier this year, Library Journal netConnect has a two-post series from Melissa Rethlefsen on screencasting tools (free and fee),…