It's very simple to use, but keep in mind that the final product will include video from your camera paired side-by-side with the video of your screen.

Summary : Google Meet is intended for video conferencing, but its record function allows you to use it for screencasting as well.

Simple, doesn't include advanced features like video editing.

Records locally, so not effected by connection speed (like Google Meet).

This YouTube video provides similar instructions.

The recording should be saved to your documents folder

When your'e done, stop recording and close the meeting.

Use the Share Screen button to share part of your screen.

Use the Record button to start recording.

If you don't want video of your face to be included with the screencast, turn off your camera.

Price: Free (There is a premium version, but it's not necessary for screencasting, contact either a free or premium license).

Operating System: All Operating Systems.

Summary: Zoom is intended for video conferencing, but its record function allows you to use it for screencasting as well.

After you’re done recording, use the tiny “stop” button at the top of your screen to end the recording.

File size of the recording can be very large, might benefit from video-compressing afterward.

Provides basic video editing after recording is finished.Price: Free (should be pre-installed with most Macs) If you have a Mac, it's a very quick and simple option. Summary: Quicktime is an application included in MacOS that's typically for viewing videos, but it also has a screen recording option. To get the free version, need to fill out a form and wait for TechSmith to reply. Summary: Snagit is a cross-platform screencasting app that’s very easy to use, it's our first recommendation if you can purchase it or if the limitations of the COVID-19 free access aren't a problem for you (See price section below)ĬOVID-19 special access - Free until June 30th, 2020Īfter filling out the form on the COVID-19 special access page, TechSmith should send you an email with instructions for downloading Snagit.Īfter installing Snagit, you can follow the instructions here for creating a screen-capture video. Watch for 'NEW! (Date)' flags to appear in the text below. WE WILL CONTINUE UPDATING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS NEW INFORMATION & PRACTICES BECOME KNOWN. This is a list of software options for creating screencast videos. Making a video of your computer screen (either just one window or the entire screen) is commonly referred to as Screencasting.

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