Capturing video from a monitor is called screencast. Videos created in this way are needed for a visual demonstration of the functions of a particular program, for creating a training video, for demonstrating the passage of a game, etc. To make a screencast, you need special programs. Their selection is large enough for the user to find the most convenient and suitable for their purposes.
Capturing video from the monitor screen, or screencasting
In order to visually demonstrate to others the capabilities and functions of any program, in order to teach how to work with it, the process of capturing video from the monitor screen is used. This process is called screencasting.
It is carried out using special programs, the choice of which is quite large. And which one the user chooses depends only on his specific goals and personal preferences.
Most often, screen capture is carried out using the following programs:
FastStone Capture
Convenient and simple program that allows you to save videos that take up little disk space. Its only drawback is that it works for free only for the first 30 days, then the user will have to buy it.
The interface is quite simple, to record a video with sound, you need to click on the icon labeled “Record video”.
A window will appear at the bottom with parameters that can be adjusted as desired. To record a video, you must click on the "Record" button and select the required area. Next, a window will appear with confirmation of the set parameters, with which you will need to agree and press the "Start" button.
When the recording is over, the finished file can be saved on the computer.
Jing
Lightweight and free software for fast screen video recording. Allows you to immediately upload the video made to the Internet and share the link with everyone who is interested in this video. You can download it absolutely free from the official website.
Designed to record short videos up to 5 minutes in length. Saves all files in SWF format, which is not supported by all players. However, this format can be easily opened in any browser provided that Adobe Flash is installed.
Immediately after launch, the program will ask for a quick, but mandatory registration (which, however, does not oblige you to anything).
To record a video, you must select the desired area of the screen and click on the "film strip" in the window that appears. The video capture process will start after three seconds.
At the end of the recording, you must click on "Stop" and save the file on your computer.
Camtasia Studio
A voluminous and powerful program that allows you not only to save, but also to edit the video you have made. Completely paid.
To capture video, you need to click on the "Record the sceen" button and set the required recording area. Then start the recording itself with the "Rec" button.
After the video is recorded, you need to click on "Stop" and save the file using the "Save and Edit" button. Then the video can be edited and the finished version can be saved on the computer.
