Screencasting Software
Snagit¶
https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html
Summary
Snagit is probably the most user-friendly and reliable screen-capture and screencasting software on the market. With high quality recordings and a multitude of easy export options, Snagit is a great choice for instructors wanting to create their own video content.
Cost¶
$29.00
Pros and Cons¶
Pros | Cons |
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Mac and PC versions | Very limited video editing options |
Best quality video | |
Extremely easy to use | |
Record Screen + Audio or Audio + Webcam | |
Easily toggle back and forth between Screen and Webcam | |
Export to screencast.com, Youtube, Google Drive and cloud platforms | |
Compresses video to small files |
Overview¶
Screencast-o-matic¶
Summary
Similar to Snagit, Screencast-o-matic is a great option for screen-capture and screencasting. While slightly less user-friendly, it clearly makes up for it on all the additional features for post-recording production, such as adding music, titles, blurs, images, etc. to your recording.
Cost¶
Free (limited recording and watermark)
$15/1yr
$29/3yrs
Pros and Cons¶
Pros | Cons |
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Very easy to use | |
Mac and PC versions | |
Adjust settings for higher and lower quality recording | |
Record Screen + Audio, Screen + Audio + Webcam, or Audio + Webcam | |
Robust video editing options | |
Export to Screencast-o-matic.com, Youtube, Google Drive and cloud platforms | |
Compresses video to small files |
Overview¶
Monosnap¶
Summary
Monosnap is a free, lightweight screen recorder that is great for instructors who don't need a lot of bells and whistles. Monosnap also allows users to host videos on the Monosnap server.
Cost¶
Free
Pros and Cons¶
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Free | No video editing functionality |
Mac and PC versions | Much newer software vs. Snagit and Screencast-o=matic, which may mean bugs are still being worked out |
Easy to use | |
Adjust settings for higher and lower quality recording | |
Export to monosnap.com, Youtube, and other cloud platforms |
Overview¶
Office Mix¶
Summary
Microsoft Office Mix is a plugin for Microsoft Powerpoint that allows you to turn your slide deck into an interactive online lessons. While not technically a screencapture and screencasting software, it does contain both capabilities within a broader suite of functions.
Cost¶
Free
Pros and Cons¶
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Free | PC Only |
Integrates with MS Powerpoint | Confined to MS Powerpoint |
Host all Mixes on mix.office.com | Higher learning curve than other screencasting applications |
Add quizzes to presentations | |
Robust Analytics | |
Easily update older mixes | |
Automatically generates a table of contents | |
Export an MP4 video file of your presentation |