A screencast captures what is displayed on a computer screen, accompanied by audio commentary. This presentation gives a basic overview as to WHAT it is, WHY someone would use it, and HOW to record one (including a comparison of the available tools).

1. SCREEN
CASTING
lunch + learn
09.06.2011

2. WHAT
WHY

3. WHAT
WHY

4. captures what is
displayed on a
computer screen,
accompanied by
audio commentary

5. powerful,
interactive form
of instructional
media

6. WHAT
WHY

7. communicate
what cannot
be explained
easily

8. capture
expert / tactical
knowledge

9. effectively
teach through
example

10. viewer
can go at their
own pace

11. content
is more
engaging &
interactive

12. easily
shareable

13. WHAT
WHY

14. tools

15. tools Jing
http://www.techsmith.com/jing
affordability
free * pro ($15/yr)
feature set
5 min limit * no editing * SWF
simplicity
bit of a learning curve
sharing
export * embed * social

16. tools http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia
affordability
$99
feature set
mic/system rec * full editing
simplicity
user interface
sharing
export * social sharing

17. tools http://www.telestream.net/screen-flow/
affordability
free (watermark) * $99
feature set
system/mic *
simplicity
extremely easy user interface
sharing
export * embed * social

18. tools http://www.shinywhitebox.com/ishowu-hd
affordability
$30
feature set
kitchen sink
simplicity
bit of learning curve
sharing
export

19. tools http://screenyapp.com
affordability
$15
feature set
5 min limit * no editing
simplicity
minimal interface
sharing
export * CloudApp integration

20. tools http://www.screenr.com
affordability
free
feature set
in-browser recording
simplicity
intuitive interface
sharing
acct req * not private * social

21. tools http://www.apple.com/quicktime
affordability
free
feature set
minimal
simplicity
native * intuitive
sharing
export

22. tools
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/screen-sharing
affordability
free
feature set
share screen during call
simplicity
built-in
sharing
cannot save

23. planning
production
post production

24. planning
production
post production

25. know your
audience

26. use a
script

27. practice
what you will
say & show

28. shorter
=
focused

29. use a
quality
microphone

30. monitor
audio levels

31. planning
production
post production

32. capture the
video & voice
simultaneously

33. turnoff
all notifications

34. be
conversational

35. use
appropriate
language

36. emphasize
parts of the screen
as you're
recording

37. speak
slowly

38. planning
production
post production

39. 3R

40. review
your work for
accuracy

41. remove
unnecessary
content

42. recapture
if
necessary

43. SCREEN
CASTING
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