Screen cast Review

1. Screen Cast Program
Jing
by TechSmith
Instructional Tutorials
Reviewed by Jeannie Burrows

2. Jing ‘s Requirements
Windows XP (min)
NET Framework 3.0)
1GB RAM
3.0GHz Pentium 4 processor
Mac OS X 10.4.11, or 10.5.5 or later
Webcam requires Mac OS X Leopard (10.5 or later)
QuickTime 7.5.5 or later
2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM

3. Jing ‘s Features
Capture the:
Entire Window
Part of Window
Only Text
Image
Documents,
Email
Screencast
Account for posting IMs

4. Jing ‘s Features
Personalize
Features
Start
Command
Library Files
Image Editor Tools Video Controls
Arrow Start
Text Pause
Frame Re-start
Highlight Mute
Cancel

5. Jing ‘s Pros & Cons
Cons
Needs Screencast
Account to publish
5 Minute
Video Limit
Free Download for 2.0 Version ……

6. Jing ‘s
Recommendations
Jing is a very intuitive program that would allow instructors to
develop instructional tutorials for use in the classroom, or to keep on
file for students to review outside of the classroom.
With a couple in-service sessions, by a technical coordinator, most
teachers would become familiar enough with it’s features, to attempt
a short video.
While Jing’s five minute video limit is considered a con in my opinion,
it might be the perfect tool to assist some instructors (like me), to
develop the knack of keeping directions simple, or at least concise.

7. SCREEN CAST PROGRAM
SNAGIT 9.1
BY TECHSMITH
Multimedia Presentations
Tutorials Simulation
Drills and Practice
Reviewed by Jeannie Burrows

8. Snagit 9.1Requirements
Windows 2000 (min)
512 MB RAM 1GB (recommended)
60 MB Free Space
Internet Explorer 6.0 (min)
At least 1.0 GHz 2.4 GHz (recommended)

9. Profile Settings Snagit Features
Screen
Window Advanced –
Active Window Clipboard
Region Graphic File
Fixed Region Program File
Object Full screen DOS
Menu Direct X
Scrolling- Extended Window
Auto Scroll window, Wallpaper
Scrolling Region Scanners/camera
Scroll Active Window
Custom Scroll Multiple Area
Shapes – Include Curser
Free Hand Keep Links
Ellipse Properties
Round Rectangle
Triangle
Polygon

10. Snagit Features
Capture Outputs
Filters
None Color Depth
Printer Color Substitution
Clipboard Color Correction
File Clipboard
Email Image Resolution
FTP Image Scrolling
Program Caption
Excel Border
Word Edge Effects
Power Point Water Mark
Multiple Outputs Trim
Preview in Editor

11. Mode
Snagit Features
Image Capture
Text Capture
Capture Button
Video Capture Click to start capturing.
Web Capture
More Options
Record Audio
Keep Web Links Active

12. Snagit Pros & Cons
Capturing Video is
EASY!
Audio on Video
works GREAT!
Cons ……
Not compatible
with Macs or Linux
Free Download for 9.1 Version ……

13. Snagit Recommendation
Snagit has an incredible and easy to use interface. The layout is similar
to many Microsoft Office applications, making it very comfortable to use,
for those instructors that utilize Microsoft’s operating system and
programs.
Requirements for computer specifications, RAM, internet connection
speed, and available memory seem minimal compared to similar screen
cast programs.
The free Snagit trial subscription offers exposure of a screen capture
application to many faculty members that have limited access to similar
programs. In addition, it is a fantastic tool to incorporate into a technical
coordinators’ in-service agenda.
What a fun way to help teachers get on (Tech) board!