Learning Guide:Screencasting
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| Screencasting Release status: new | |
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| Description | Screencasting is a capture of the video output of a computer. These are typically used to instruct others how to do something with a computer. |
| Author(s) | Stan Skrabut (skrabutTalk) |
| Stan Skrabut | |
| Location | Room 120 |
| University of Wyoming, College of Agriculture | |
| Phone | 307-766-3722 |
| Last Updated | 29 April, 2011 |
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Description
Screencasting is the capturing of a computer output to demonstrate a process or procedure. The screencast can be narrated with audio.
Essential Requirements
In order to capture a screencast, you will need computer with screen capture software.
Equipment
The only equipment needed is a computer.
Software
There are many different types for capturing screencasts. These vary in capability and price.
- Comparing 12 Free Screencasting Tools
- 18 Free Screencasting tools to Create Video Tutorials
- 12 Screencasting Tools For Creating Video Tutorials
- Screencasting Apps for the iPad
Learning resources information
Reading List
Key Web links
Guides and Beginner Instructions
Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand screencasting.
- Screencasting: How To Start, Tools and Guidelines
- Screencasting Toolkit
- Five Steps to Creating Effective Screencasts
- A practical guide to creating learning screencasts: part 1
- A practical guide to creating learning screencasts: part 2 – creating all-in-one-take screencasts
- Step 1 - Planning Your Screencast
- Step 2 - Useful Hardware for Creating A Successful Screencast
- Step 3 - Setting Up Your System Ready to Create a Screencast
- Step 4 - Screen & Audio Recording Hints and Tips
- Step 5 - Editing Your Screencast
Business
Here are a number of great ideas for using screencasting in a business environment.
Education
Here are a number of great ideas for using screencasting in a education environment.
Screencast Storage
Here are different services for storing screencasts:
Technical Tips
Here are some technical tips for improving your screencasts
Tips for Better Screencasts
It is one thing to make a screencast, it is another thing to do it well. These links provide tips for doing it well.
- Make The Perfect Screencast With These 6 Great Tips
- How to Create Screencasts You Can Be Proud Of
- Tips, Tricks and Inspiration for Creating Great Screencasts
- Most Common Mistakes in Screencasting
- Screencasting: Screencast Video Tips From TechSmith – Look To Hollywood
Video Tutorials
Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and using various screencasting applications.