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03-31-2013 , 03:56 PM

revlis87

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I'd like to record some of my sessions, and my free trial has run out for Camtasia.

I've tried Camstudio but it seems to be very buggy. I have multiple monitors so I need a program that can only record one monitor if possible.

Any positive experiences with other softwares that are free/inexpensive?

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04-01-2013 , 06:13 AM

keegoing

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Does the job for me for free, and you select what to record + mic and speakers if needed:
http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/bbflashb...ress/home.aspx

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04-01-2013 , 10:33 AM

greg nice

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ive used CamStuido with good results for video, once i finally got it set up properly. for audio, sometimes its good sometimes not.

this blog has a bunch of good tutorials for CamStudio:
http://screencasttutorial.org/

specifically this post on using XVID to record video:
http://screencasttutorial.org/53/jaw...-tutorials-453
one hint for XVID is that you need to use a recording box where both dimensions are divisible by 4, so if you try odd numbers it won't work.

finally
if i just need record something quick:
www.screencast-o-matic.com - 15 min max

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04-02-2013 , 03:59 PM

dwayman

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I spent ages trying different software and loads of them were buggy and hassel and ended up buying a subscription to screencastomatic.

It is very good and always works.

There is also : http://www.fraps.com/

which is more for video games. It seems to be smoother with video gameplay and costs €30

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04-02-2013 , 07:12 PM

rwbug

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BB Flashback - free but have to register. Simple to use. I also have multi-monitors - can choose to record only a specific window or choose the record area - or simply record all.

http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/bbflashb...ress/home.aspx

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04-02-2013 , 07:28 PM

fozzy71

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I like Snagit by TechSmith that uses the Jing video recording engine. Worth every penny imo. I pay for the extra screencast storage since I use it so much for work.

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04-05-2013 , 03:19 PM

TomoDaK

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IF you're willing to spend money Bandicam is only $30 and is WAY lighter on the cpu useage than anything else I've tried. Also does have that annoying thing (bug?) where camstudio (or maybe it was camtasia I forget) demands that you set a proper sized record area or complains about it not being right dimensions =p

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04-05-2013 , 03:23 PM

Fordham

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good info thusfar.

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04-07-2013 , 05:23 AM

martinL12

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I used CamStudio and it worked for me.

Now I need to know a program that will edit out screen-names. It could either crop or blur them. Anyone know one of those?

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04-07-2013 , 12:39 PM

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greg nice

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Originally Posted by martinL12

Now I need to know a program that will edit out screen-names. It could either crop or blur them. Anyone know one of those?

this is a pain in the ass, i dont think this is an easy job

ive used VirtualDub which is free but had to do a bit of research for the plugin needed. you can see the result on the homepage video of www.stackandtile.com

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04-19-2013 , 06:44 AM

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011partizan011

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Free software

http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/index.html

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04-29-2013 , 08:01 PM

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kerwinty

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Do you guys record on laptops and do you have a constant buzz? If so, how do you remedy it. I have tried everything???

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05-14-2013 , 10:42 PM

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grandmofftarkin

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I've currently use "FastoneCapture" http://www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm and haven't had any problems with it. I've never seen anyone else mention it. Anybody else use it?

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03-03-2014 , 07:21 AM

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simjohns

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Try My Screen Recorder Pro screencasting software. It has most of the advanced features of Camtasia at a much lower cost. There is also a lite version for a low price. I use the Pro version because it directly records in MP4 file format.

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03-03-2014 , 09:54 AM

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banderberg

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A good free one is Active Presenter. Easy to use.. and free.

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03-03-2014 , 10:04 PM

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raradevils

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Can you record a screen share and skype conversation with any of the software listed? I want to be able to record my next coaching session so I can maximize the instruction presented to me.

Thank you

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03-09-2014 , 06:48 PM

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matt57225

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Originally Posted by raradevils

yes, any screen recording software that also records audio should be able to do this

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03-09-2014 , 06:49 PM

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matt57225

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Originally Posted by banderberg

A good free one is Active Presenter. Easy to use.. and free.

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03-12-2014 , 02:15 PM

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TomoDaK

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Just posting to say I think this is the best option around now and it's free! Can used both to record a file on your computer or to stream sessions to twitch etc

https://obsproject.com/

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03-15-2014 , 05:33 PM

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matt57225

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If you are using a Mac I think QuickTime (which is built in) will work.

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11-04-2020 , 05:47 AM

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Kistent

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I also work with two monitors. Camtasia lags a lot on my laptop, too. Is it because it's "too large" for my "weak" machine to handle? If so, I should use a lightweight screen recorder? I come across some free ones like Game bar, CamStudio and OBS, eh, not so flexible or easy to handle. Currently, I'm using RecMaster gained from a giveaway site... Easy enough for newbie like me and it supports record two monitors at the same time.

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