3. Screenshot vs screencast
A screenshot - A digital image or
file containing all or part of what is
seen on a computer display.
A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output,
also known as a video screen capture, often containing
audio narration.
Video capture is the process of converting an analog video signal to digital video.
5. Choosing a screen capture tools
Range of image capturing (selective areas, free hand
capturing, etc.)
Screen capturing process (set resolution, number of colors,
use time delay, etc.)
Post-processing (editing actions, effects, etc.)
Later modification of images (update
the screen captures)
Handling of the application
(documantation, ease of use)
Additional functions (send the image through email, upload via FTP)
Supported platforms (OSs, browsers, mobile devices)
Pricing
6. Snipping Tool
Included: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and the
Experience Pack for Windows XP Tablet Edition
Editing options: Pen, Highlighter
Output: HTML, PNG, GIF, JPEG
Other options: Send via Email
7. Snagit
Company: TechSmith
Latest version: 10.0.1
Pricing: 50 per year; 30-days trial
Supported platforms: Windows XP/ Vista/ Windows 7; Mac OS
Download link: http://www.techsmith.com/snagit
8. Snagit (continue)
Image captures Text captures:
- full screen, active window, region,
fixed region;
- scrolling areas (scrolling active
window, scrolling region);
- clipboard, full-screen dos, rich text
formatting, etc.
Web captures:
- all files from a Web page or Web
site;
- files off Web pages linked to
original page.
Video captures:
- full screen, active window, region,
fixed region, etc.
11. WebKut
Company: by Quentin T - Toki Woki
Latest version: 1.2.2
Pricing: Free
Download link: http://toki-woki.net/p/WebKut/
Limitations:
On Microsoft Windows,
PDF document and some
Flash animations in web
pages will be replaced by
blank spaces.
The maximum dimension:
2880 pixels.
15. FireShot (continue)
Editing options:
Text tool; Text and Line tool; Text and Freeform Drawing
tool; Text and Shape tool
Output formats: PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PDF
Additional options: Print, E-mail, Export, Upload (Easycaptures,
Flickr, Picasa, ImageShack, HTTP / FTP server).
16. Other screen capturing tools for Windows
MadCap Capture
Price: approx. $39
FastStone Capture http://www.madcapsoftware.com
Price: approx. $20 FullShot
http://www.faststone.org Price: approx. $90 (PE) and $50 (SE)
http://www.inbit.com
CaptureXT H@rdcopy
Price: approx. $30 Price: approx. $15, free for non-commercial use
http://www.capturext.com http://www.gen.hardcopy.de
PicPick
Price: approx. $20; free for personal use
Screenshot Captor http://picpick.wiziple.net
Price: up to you (Donation Ware)
http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/screenshotcaptor/index.html
WinSnap
Price: approx. $25
http://www.ntwind.com SPX Instant Screen Capture Bundle
HyperSnap Price: approx. $23
Price: approx. $40 http://www.moodysoft.com
http://www.hyperionics.com
