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
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

Screencast-o-matic.com

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
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

https://monosnap.com/

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

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Office Mix

https://mix.office.com/

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

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