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Comment: Changed Snagit information - no longer a COVID-specific free version. Check if Google Meet has an update.

Making a video of your computer screen (either just one window or the entire screen) is commonly referred to as Screencasting. This is a list of software options for creating screencast videos.

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  • 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). There are no functional differences between the commercial version and the educational version; however, the educational version can only be used for educational material.

  • Operating System: Mac and Windows

  • Price:

  • Instructions:

    • After filling out the form on the COVID-19 special access pagepurchasing Snagit from the above link, TechSmith should send you an email with instructions for downloading Snagit.

    • After installing Snagit, you can follow the instructions here for creating a screen-capture video.

  • Pros:

    • Works on Windows and Macs

    • Simple to use

    • Includes basic video editing

    • Good learning materials

  • Cons:

    • To get the free version, need to fill out a form and wait for TechSmith to reply.Paid service

Quicktime

  • Summary: Quicktime is an application included in MacOS that's typically for viewing videos, but it also has a screen recording option. If you have a Mac, it's a very quick and simple option.

  • Operating System: Mac

  • Price: Free (should be pre-installed with most Macs)

  • Pros:

    • Super simple to use

    • Provides basic video editing after recording is finished
    • No-install necessary
  • Cons:
    • Mac only
    • Can’t select a single window to record
    • File size of the recording can be very large, might benefit from video-compressing afterward
  • Notes
    • After you’re done recording, use the tiny “stop” button at the top of your screen to end the recording.
       

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  • Summary: Zoom is intended for video conferencing, but its record function allows you to use it for screencasting as well.
  • Operating System: All Operating Systems
  • Price: Free (There is a premium version, but it's not necessary for screencasting, contact ims@whitman.edu for either a free or premium license)
  • Instructions:
    • Start a Zoom meeting for just yourself
    • If you don't want video of your face to be included with the screencast, turn off your camera
    • Use the Record button to start recording
    • Use the Share Screen button to share part of your screen
    • When youryou'e re done, stop recording and close the meeting. The recording should be saved to your documents folder
    • This YouTube video provides similar instructions
  • Pros:
    • Free
    • Easy to use
    • Records locally, so not effected by connection speed (like Google Meet)
  • Cons:
    • Simple, doesn't include advanced features like video editing

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