Screen Capture as Video

Hi there
I would like to create some small tutorials for my mother to help her get around her MacBook. Very simple things like how to resize a window, etc.
I could do this using several screenshots or even a Quicktime slideshow, but is there any way to capture my screen as I work like some sort of Flash-type footage?
Thanks in advance

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Hello:
I need to add some video from a client's website to include in a video being edited in ye olde FCP 7.
The rest of the video is ProRes 422.
Is there a screen capture software package that can capture in a compatible format and be high resolution enough?
I have looked at ScreenFlow and Camtasia for Mac but they don't have much info on their sites about video specs.
Client wants to capture a webcast and show the video in context of the website it plays on.
I could just shoot the screen with my HD camera but I'm hoping there is something better out there.
Oh - and yes... I have thought of cheating it.... superimposing the original video into a screen grab of the website but the client doesn't have the original video.
Thanks for any info.

I've been using Camtasia recently and there's a 30 day trial
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw6J2eBRCpqaW0857k9p4BEiQAWar YbCmQ3HIjSWIUtIo6lldJhPTa488h8EmZlSh6hpLHdHIaAqYQ8P8HAQ
And you can record the entire screen or choose just a smaller area. Great for capturing video on a website

Taking screen captures from video

I have a video on iphoto and i want to know if there is a way to save screen captures from that video. Thank you

With "Grab" you can capture the screen, a window, a section, or a timed screen.
You will find "Grab" in Applications -> Utilities.
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Screen Capture with Video of Presenter

How do I make a screen capture with a video of the presenter (me). Is this built into captivate? It is simple with Camtasia. I could not find this option in captivate. Does it exist?

Sorry, doesn't exist in Captivate. Perhaps try Adobe Presenter Video Creator.
Sounds like you already have Camtasia, I'd stick with that for this type of work. Actually, if you want full motion video, Camtasia is the better choice, Especially when it comes to the editing process.
Captivate rocks for the slide by slide capturing and creating interactive "video" type output. But Camtasia leaves it in the dust when it comes to the full motion video. Camtasia sucks for creating interactive type videos that Captivate does. Just different tools for different workflows.
Cheers... Rick

Screen capture of video editing software

Hi there
Has anyone had any luck with recording the screen of a video editing software? I have tried to record some actions in a piece of software that has a video preview window among other things. The video or audio does not record in Captivate. Has anyone had any luck with this type of thing at all? If not - any suggestions?
Thanks
Jess

Hi Wolfgang,
noch zwei Adressen zum Antworten-Sammeln:
http://www.finalcutprofi.de/
http://www.macuser.de/forum/f45/

Screen capture as video and multicasting

halo everyone, i am planing to do a multicast program which capture the local screen as video and transmit to all client.
It is one way communication which is clients are always only on listening mode(It cannot be stop). Server can choose to broadcast or stop the broadcast.
eg software: TightProjector / VNC
Currently my multicast connection is done, all the client can get message from multicast server.
I stuck on how to capture local screen as video and transmit to all the client.
Any method for me to start with it?
What should i looking for??
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morgalr wrote:
If you're looking for screen shots, you'll be looking into Robot...once you have the screenshots. ImageIO can turn the images into JPEGs, and the JMF can turn JPEGs into a MOV.

Screen capture as video and multicast

halo everyone, i am planing to do a multicast program which capture the local screen as video and transmit to all client.
It is one way communication which is clients are always only on listening mode(It cannot be stop). Server can choose to broadcast or stop the broadcast.
eg software: TightProjector / VNC
Currently my multicast connection is done, all the client can get message from multicast server.
I stuck on how to capture local screen as video and transmit to all the client.
Any method for me to start with it?
What should i looking for??
thx in adv
:D

I'm having some problem with the picture receiving.
Below is my codes:
Server-
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.image.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import java.net.*;
import java.io.*;
import javax.imageio.*;
import javax.swing.*;
public class robottestSent
     public static void main(String[] args) throws AWTException, IOException
          Dimension screenSize = Toolkit.getDefaultToolkit().getScreenSize();
          Rectangle screenRectangle = new Rectangle(screenSize);
          Robot robot = new Robot();
          ByteArrayOutputStream baos = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
          BufferedImage image = robot.createScreenCapture(screenRectangle);
          ImageIO.write(image, "png", baos);
          baos.flush();
          byte[] resultImage = baos.toByteArray();
          baos.close();
          //int wahaha = testtest.intValue();
          System.out.println(resultImage);
          try
               DatagramSocket socket = new DatagramSocket();
               //byte buffer[] = new byte[1024];
               InetAddress address = InetAddress.getByName("230.0.0.1");
               DatagramPacket packet = new DatagramPacket(resultImage, resultImage.length, address, 9013);
               socket.send(packet);
               socket.close();
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import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.image.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import java.net.*;
import java.io.*;
import javax.imageio.*;
import javax.swing.*;
public class robottestGet
    public static void main(String[] args)
         try
              while(true)
                    MulticastSocket socket = new MulticastSocket(9013);
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                    socket.joinGroup(address);
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                    socket.receive(packet);
                    System.out.println("test_2");
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                    window.show();
         catch(Exception exp)
              System.err.println(exp);
}The server sent a PNG format image raw byte to client, but at the client side, it appear
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java.net.SocketException: The message is larger than the maximum supported by the underlying transport: Datagram send failedWhy is that problem actually? T.T
Edited by: nick_khor on Nov 20, 2009 3:46 AM

Screen Capture for Video?

Hi all,
I would like to do the following two things:
*_ITEM A:_*
1) Insert a DVD.
2) Hit the Pause Button.
3) Get a Screen Shot of just the still frame.
*_ITEM B:_*
1) Insert a DVD.
2) Capture only say a 25 second segment out of a 2 hour DVD and save it in a separate file (QT, AVI, MPEG, etc).
Is there a way to do this within the OS? And before anyone answers, no the Grab functionality does not work with either of the two "Items" above. If there is not a way to do this within the OS, any other suggestions for software would be appreciated.
I have a MacBookPro, Tiger 10.4.1 running Parallels and Windows XP. So the software can be either MAC or PC based.
Thanks in advance!

Hi
You're right, the built-in screen grabs do not work with DVD Player.
First, use VLC Player to play a DVD that you want to screencap, and you will be able to use the normal screengrab keystrokes to get stills.
For movies, you should look into Snapz Pro.
Matt

Can I do a screen capture a video on my iphone?

I want to capture a 6 second video playing on my iphone so that I can use it on my macbook pro.

Connect the iPhone to the MacBook Pro with the USB cable.
Open QuickTime Player (Applications folder).
Select "New Movie Recording" in the "File" menu.
Click the ↓ to the right of the Record button ⦿.
Select the iPhone Camera and Microphone.
Click the Record button ⦿.
Play the video on the iPhone.
When the video finishes click the Record button ⦿ again to stop recording.
Close the recording window (Red button at top-left) and save the video file.
Open the video file and use the "Trim" command in the "Edit" menu to get just the desired part of the video.

Audio sync problem with screen capture/gameplay video from Bandicam, converted by Freemake.

I recently purchased the student discount for Adobe creative cloud which gave me access to Premiere Pro CC which I've been using to edit my YouTube videos.
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Due to this issue, I'm very behind in my YouTube schedule. Apologies if this is rather long, I just want to get what I paid for.
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Premiere cannot handle clips with variable framerate.
Your converted clips need to have constant framerate.
Otherwise use a converter like Handbrake.

Can Captivate make a movie like this? (Video, Audio, Screen Capture at once)

I'm looking to create software product demonstrations (web
sites and PC applications) that are engaging and easy to follow. I
found this video on YouTube that has features that I really like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgWTFYKv0U0
Video (face shot, talking)
Video shrinks & moves out of the way (see 2:03 in the
link above)
Demo a full size webpage while video running (see 2:46)
Zoom in to a portion of the page while video running (see
4:13)
Some folks have told me I need a Mac with ScreenFlow. Only
problem is, the application doesn't run on a Mac.
Others have said use a PC with Camtasia. Still others have
suggested Captivate. No one can give me a firm "Yes! You can do
that - use this combination of software/hardware."
If you can help, I would really appreciate it!
Joe
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It sounds like you want to take a collection of different
types of clips (screen captures, Camtasia, video) and make these
custom edits and transitions. Adobe After Effects is what we use.
Amazingly powerful.
Go to
Lynda.com and watch some training
video previews of what you can do with various video editing
programs.

Screen Capture and Key logging

I understand this server software allows user workstations to act like Dumb Terminals, in that the operating system doesnt run anything on the particular users workstation hard drive.
My main interest is some security feature Ive heard that allows either Screen Capture or Video Like Playback and keystroke logging of each workstations activities:
1. Is that a built in feature to Share Point or must I purchase third party software?
2. How large of an Enterprise (#users) is SharePoint best suited for in your opinion?
Thanks

Hi MultiplexUSA,
Thank you for your posting!
Firstly, there is no built-in feature to SharePoint , I think that you need to use third party software. Here are some softwares you can have a look:
Screen Capture directly to SharePoint
Secondly, it is a maximum of 5 million total simultaneous user for the entire farm and 2 million total simultaneous user for per site collection. The SharePoint Server (Standard & Enterprise) uses
the Client Access License (CAL) model which is limited by CAL licenses per user. This CAL model does not technically limit your usage of SP. But, for legal purposes you must ensure you have the right amount of CAL for your scenario to avoid hitting a performance
peak.
Reference:
SharePoint Server 2010 capacity management: Software boundaries and limits
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Best Regards,
Eric
Eric Tao
TechNet Community Support

Looking for good screen capture software

I'm helping re-do part of our campus website and I'd like to do some tutorials that involve screen captures and videos much like the Apple "How To" videos for the iPods and Mac OSX.
Do any of you have any recommendations? I've seen a program called MacCapture for $29 but wanted to see if anyone has either used it, or has a better recommendation.
Thanks!
JG

I like SnapzPro the best for this purpose.

How do I connect two video cameras to my computer have them both show up on the desktop at the same time so I can see and capture both images using a screen capture program?

Hello,
I am a teacher and want to make some videos to post online for my class. I would like to have it set up so that I have a powerpoint presentation going, a video camera pointing at a piece of paper I can write on and another video camera pointing at me. How do I do this? I have seen several solutions but they seem to be for switching between videos whereas I want both video images to be on at the same time.
Also, is there a screen capture program you would recommend?

Go to System Preferences - Sharing and change the computer name there. You can also, optionally, change the name of your hard drive to further clarify the origin of your backups. Click once on the "Macintosh HD" on your desktop, then click its name to allow you to edit it.
Matt

How to Get Proper Video Screen Captures (Screencasts) of Lightroom or Photoshop in Win?

Hello. I would like to get proper screen captures of Lightroom on Win 7/64, showing all screen elements as you see them. I tried FastStone Capture 8 and SnagIt 11.1, but they have various differing issues. Do you have a good hint?
In my screen capture, i want a mouse-click-sound each and every time the mouse is clicked. This is not "system audio", because the computer doesn't play a sound for every ordinary click. The capture software must add that sound. (I'm aware i can add the sound manually in post production, but want it recorded together with video.)
Experience with Faststone Capture 8's video captures:
I get well usable footage
Does optionally record mouse-click-sound for each click, with adjustable volume
Does not properly record some elements of Photoshop or Lightroom screens:
- cursors sometimes look rough or double-sized
- Lightrooms "TAT (Target Correction Tool)" disappears while being dragged on the image
- the color selector box of Lightroom's Adjustment Brush is not shown, while the cursor working within that color selector box is shown
- Lightroom's three-second-splash-message after Undo etc. is not shown
(All these missing elements do show up in *still* captures with Faststone Capture. They also *do* show up in video captures done with SnagIt.)
Experience with Snagit 11.1's video captures:
Does properly capture all those elements that FastStone does *not* capture (listed above)
Does *not* optionally include a mouse-click-sound for each and every mouse click (they record "system audio", but a sound on every click is not "system audio")
Videos are less smooth, cursor sometimes "jumping"
Now do you know a screen capture software for Win 7 that can
properly record *anything* that's seen within Lightroom and Photoshop
and automatically add a mouse-click-sound for each and every click i do
and produce smooth footage without "jumping cursors"?
Thanks for your real-life experiences!

Hi, thanks for your suggestions. Now i also tried:
Camstudio:
- mouse click sounds very weird (my mistake?), does NOT record LR overlays like adjustment brush's colour selector
Screen-cast-o-matic, optionally online, free:
- DOES record overlays like adjustment brush's colour selector. Mouse-click-sound not in free version. "System audio" is promised in paid version, but that does not necessarily mean a sound for each mouse-click. Contacted support for more
Straightforward using, lots of short video tutorials (useful for absolute beginners).
Free downloaded program 1.4 only works on primary monitor, the online launched app also records on secondary monitor
Don't see option to record a "window", only set resolutions
More "jumpy" than Faststone
More interesting pro-version seems to be rent-only-licenced, at 15 USD per year, not a one-time-buy
Camtasia:
DOES record overlays like adjustment brush's colour selector
.camrec format isn't offered for recording, only .trec and .avi (on Win 7)
Exported MP4 looks blurry and has colour blotches, that are not visible in the initial recording, only after exporting; this doesn't change at all after setting very high quality MP4 options; i guess i didn't look properly

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