Create Fast, Free Screencast Videos
Published on January 22, 2010 at 11:32 am
Publishing Short Screencast videos to YouTube is a very powerful way to build trust, credibility, and deliver content. Did you know that you can create your own 5 minute screen cast videos without buying expensive software?
In this 3-minute guru video I’ll show you exactly how to create them and upload them to any YouTube account. All you need is a twitter username and a high-speed Internet connection.
Watch the video to find out how…
Resources Mentioned: Screenr.com, Twitter.com
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Sorry, but I missed the part where I actually record my video. What device do I need?
Hey Don, A screencast is a recording of your computer screen so you don't need any equipment other than a computer and a high-speed internet connection. Just go to screenr.com and click record!
Can we hear some recommendations for software to record a video when it will be a talking head AND the computer screen? From reviewing screenr.com I understand it to be ALL on the computer screen (Powerpoint).
Sure. The purpose of this video was to get beginners started quickly for free. For more advanced video, you're going to need to make a decent investment…
I'm on a Macbook Pro with some RAM and memory upgrades which is a great machine for video… I use Screenflow ($99, mac only) as my screencasting software and Final Cut Express ($199, mac only) as my video editing. Screenflow has the option to record with the built-in monitor video camera along side the screencast.
For more advanced screen capture on a PC you need to purchase Camtasia ($199). I know it's pretty good software and the last time I checked they have a free trial period.
For external cameras, if you want to start cheaply I recommend using a Kodak Zi8 ($179) and a wireless lapel mic (about $89). You'll probably also need some video editing software. I hear that Adobe Premiere Elements (about $99) is adequate software for most people's needs.
Just to clarify, my main video experience is on a mac, so my recommendations for Camtasia and Adobe are just from what I've heard.
Thanks, Henry. This was terrific. I had been wondering how to do these things. Now I’ll have to give it a try.
Wow Henry. This is really a simple & quick way of doing a screencast.
Thanks!