Screen Recording Program Recommendation

I would like to include screen recordings for software training into Final Cut sequences. The flow of the modules will be someone on camera talking about the software program, then I cut to the software demo.
Any recommendations on a good program to capture application demonstrations? Or is there a cool trick with a mac to do this.

I highly recommend iShowU from Boinx. It's inexpensive and does a fantastic job. It is also extremely easy to figure out, and can record to many different codecs on the fly. Also, as opposed to SnapzPro, when you stop recording, you are only a second or two away from your final movie being done. WIth Snapz you have to wait for the movie to render and write. iShowU is so far my favorite. But I am sure you will hear a few other recommendations here.

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Best Screen Recording Software for Mac?

Looking for recommendations on a good computer screen recording program, as I'm trying to make a tutorial video, and need to be able to record what I am doing on my computer screen.
Would prefer free, but don't mind paying a bit - quality is most important. Any advice would be appreciated - thanks!

Japhydean wrote:
Best Screen Recording Software for Mac? ..
2nd vote:
without doubt - Screenflow
why ?
because, it is not only a 'grabber', but it includes an 'editor', drop-dead-simple as iMovie, which includes many features ESPECIALLY made for tutorials - e.g. you can zoom-in after recording without quality-loss, you can change cursor-size, highlite, 'print' pressed keys on screen, add a pic-in-pic (if you like your face in your tuts ) ..
side-note: screen-grabs are off the standards, iM or FinalCut/express support! so, a built-in editor is a ++ ! (the exports/uploads from a SF-project are superb!)
not cheap, but worth every cent!

Free Screen Recording Software Reccomendations?

hey guys
i'm looking for a free screen recording program..
does one exist?
i've found a couple programs that let you pick and record an area of the screen but they are all demos
any recommendations?
thanks

I don't know of any for free either. You might want to check out iShowU which only costs $20 and works well. I had SnapzPro which costs significantly more and I much prefer iShowU.
Again I realize it's not free but it's reasonable.

Nice MOV from Screen Recording - Import to iMovie looks degraded

Hi,
I am wondering why I have a great MOV file from a Mac screen recording program, with audio, and this looks fantastic when viewed with Quicktime.
Then I import into iMovie and it looks much degraded.
I don't use iMovie a lot, but I figured MOV quality should look the same when imported into iMovie.
Any help greatly appreciated!

Welcome bdemil to the  iMovie boards ...
some misunderstanding:
iMovie is meant for PAL/NTSC content.. any other formats/resoltuions get converted = loss of quality..
and: .mov is nor format, just a container; your Mac can display many codecs.. but only very few 'fit' into iMovie..
I mostly doubt, any screenrecording fullfills the 'video' standards.. (interlaced, framerate, resolution...)
for handling off-standard videos, QuicktimePro or MpegStreamclip offer some basic editing features...

(OSStatus error -108.) | Quicktime Screen Recording

The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error -108.)
I receive this error message when attempting to use the "screen recording" function of Quicktime X. Cannot find any information on this specific error besides the fact that it is due to insufficient memory, although I don't believe I actually have a memory issue. The "movie recording" and "audio recording" functions still work. Tried another screen recording program named Voila, and while I can begin to record, after I stop recording I end up with a corrupted file. Strange thing is, I tried a third screen recording program, Debut, a free program, and can successfully record my screen (although the video is choppy/essentially unusable). I have been having trouble with my MacBook since I installed a CUDA driver (now deleted), and so I believe this could be the actual root of the problem. Do I need to install a different graphics driver? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
Running Snow Leopard 10.6.8; 2.66 GHz Intel core i7; 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3; MacBook Pro from 2010.
Intel HD Graphics:
Chipset Model:    Intel HD Graphics
Type:    GPU
Bus:    Built-In
VRAM (Total):    288 MB
Vendor:    Intel (0x8086)
Device ID:    0x0046
Revision ID:    0x0018
gMux Version:    1.9.21
Displays:
Display Connector:
Status:    No Display Connected
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M:
Chipset Model:    NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Type:    GPU
Bus:    PCIe
PCIe Lane Width:    x16
VRAM (Total):    512 MB
Vendor:    NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID:    0x0a29
Revision ID:    0x00a2
ROM Revision:    3560
gMux Version:    1.9.21
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution:    1680 x 1050
Pixel Depth:    32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display:    Yes
Mirror:    Off
Online:    Yes
Built-In:    Yes
Display Connector:
Status:    No Display Connected

peljmies
You have resurrected an ancient thread by posting in it, and since there was no answer in IT, it may be that your Question would benefit from starting an New Question!!
I would title it something like " QT screen recording crashing with alert "The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error -536870186.)" "
(Before you post, double check the error alert message text)
Include as much of the following as possible:
Quoted from  Apple's "How to write a good question"
   To help other members answer your question, give as many details as you can.
Include your product name and specs such as processor speed, memory, and storage capacity. Please do not include your Serial Number, IMEI, MEID, or other personal information.
Provide the version numbers of your operating system and relevant applications, for example "iOS 6.0.3" or "iPhoto 9.1.2".
Describe the problem, and include any details about what seems to cause it.
List any troubleshooting steps you've already tried, or temporary fixes you've discovered.
CCC

Any screen recorder tool to recommend?

Hi!
I would like to record a screen session. I tried "qt-recordmydesktop" application, but the recording isn't realtime: sometimes it is too fast, and lot of frames are missing (frame skip). Which screen recorder should I use for optimal result? I would like to be played the recording at the exact speed as I did the things on my screen.

Check simplescreenrecorder.
Last edited by omeringen (2013-12-20 22:40:09)

Recommend screen recorder for games

I want to record the gameplay.
Suggest me a good screen recorder please.

Arc676--
Can you help with this from an Oct 2010 post? I'm having the same trouble in OS 10.6.8--random dropouts in QT Screen Recordings using QT Player 10.0 (131). The original poster said the problem only happens when recording sound, but I need sound. If you can help, please email me at blockard @@ iname . com. Thanks!
"Sometimes it records fine and I end up with a full recording, sometimes the middle is gone, sometimes just the end. The file size doesn't seem to matter; I have some good recordings that are nearly 500MB, and some that failed when they are only 30MB (and I have well over 300GB free)."

FMEL - What Screen Cap Program Can Capture in Fullscreen for Fullscreen Applications?

I have tried 6 screen cap programs: VH, Uscreen, CamStudio, UltraVNC...etc, and none are able to capture any program that I use in fullscreen, whether it is a 3D game or a fullscreen slideshow.
Does anyone know of a (preferably free) screen capture program that works for Windows 7 and can capture 3D fullscreen applications? If there is nothing for free, then any premium recommendations would be appreciated.
I just could not find a program that worked, so I am just wondering if there is a tried and proven program out there.
Thanks!

I believe there is only one program (besides getting a capture card) that does this, it does however cost money (It's called DXtory, not sure on it's reliability as I have never used it myself.. It may also not work with everything..
Only way of doing this guaranteed to work is through capture cards, but if you want decent resolutions with that then you gotta be prepared to shell out quite a bit of money unfortunately.
edit: let me add, I have not used dxtory so I can not tell you how/if this would work with FME for example, but I have heard from other people that dxtory would be an alternative for fullscreen.. however that program also has the ability to record to harddrive and I am unsure if that's the only way (like fraps) or if it can output to a virtual webcam as well... I just don't know...
edit2: ok seems like there is a trial for the program, and it also does allow you to output it into a virtual webcam (trial has a watermark) so you Can use it for FME.. You should check it out, it costs 3600 yen so that's like $45

Quicktime won't respond after screen recording

This is so frustrating, and it happened TWICE!!!
So, I do "Speed-Paints"--which I need a screen recorder to do it--which, are me drawing stuff and posting it to you YouTube. So, as I said, I need a screen recorder to work properly.
The first time it happened:
- I was drawing like I was normally did, and hoped the recording didn't last over 30 minutes. It was actually two hours, whoops. So, I click the stop button to save the recording, and it freezes and I get the (what I call) "Rainbow Spinning Wheel" (Mac's version of Window's hourglass). So, after 5 minutes of Rainbow Spinning Wheel, I wonder what's taking so long. After another 5 minutes, Quicktime crashes. Wasting MY time. Thanks.
Just now:
- I got in the mood to speedpaint, and remembered the last time I tried to record(mentioned above). So I decide to draw in parts, so save time and hopefully not run Quicktime for over an hour. So, I get the sketch and lines recorded(or so I thought). I hide Manga Studio(the program I was using), and click the stop button. Same thing as before, and it's still stuck in Rainbow Spinning Wheel!!! The recording was only 17 minutes, not even!!
So, any suggestions on how I can fix this? Or any recommendations on other screen recordings that won't crash and waste people's time?!
Thanks

I've had this problem as well and it's so frustrating! I do speed paints too and it's like you lose all your hard work OTL but I did two short screen record tests and apparently, one with Manga Studio 5 and the other with Photoshop CS6 and it only happened with Manga Studio 5 ;n; I really prefer Manga Studio though and it's really painful... But, good luck to you, I hope this helped!

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

Screen recording - recording part of the screen or low resolution

I want to record part of the screen in quick time x, has anybody found a way to do this?
As a work-around, I tried reducing the screen resolution to 640x480 or 800x600 but the recorder doesn't seem to pick anything up at this resolution. After recording nothing happens then when i switch back to full resolution i get the message:
*Recording failed because no data was received.*
Make sure that the media input source is turned on and playing.
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I am just trying to figure out how to record a screen shot, i dont care if its full or part screen, any advice for me?
Not sure if there is any difference between OS 10.6.1 and 10.6.2, but all I did was select the "New Screen Recording" File menu option and press the record button (circle with red dot in center) to make a test recording which was automatically saved in the Movies folder when the "stop recoding" key shortcut sequence was pressed. As to SnapzProX, it is a commercial program which you can purchase. It allows fullscreen/partial screen recordings and can be set up to record a fixed area of the screen or a fixed size portion of the screen area which follows the cursor around the screen.

Firefox is no longer compatible with a screen reader programs why?

Firefox 4.0 is no longer compatible with screen reader programs such as zoom text. I'm a visually impaired user and have never had problems until now. I want to revert back to 3.5 because now 4.0 is useless to me. If it isn't broken don't fix it. Mozilla just made things worse for me. Thanks a lot.

Your screen reader is no longer compatible because it's author has not updated it for FF4
Credit Tony E
To downgrade to Firefox 3.6 first uninstall Firefox 4, but do not select the option to "Remove my Firefox personal data". If you select that option it will delete your bookmarks, passwords and other user data. See https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Uninstalling+Firefox
You can then install the latest version of Firefox 3.6 available from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html - it will automatically use
your current bookmarks, passwords etc.
To avoid possible problems with downgrading, I recommend going to your profile folder and deleting the following files if they exist - extensions.cache, extensions.rdf, extensions.ini, extensions.sqlite and localstore.rdf. Deleting these files will force Firefox to rebuild the list of
installed extensions, checking their compatibility, and reset toolbar customizations.
For details of how to find your profile folder see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Profiles

Quicktime player screen recording prefs

Hi,
Since the upgrade to Mavericks I noticed the screen recording file size has increased by a factor of at least 5.
In the Lion, I had the option to set the Quality from High to Medium, that option is missing now from the Screen Recording drop down options.
Looking at previous screen captures, I saw it used about 2.5 FPS, whereas now it uses about 60 FPS. That is most probably what's making the file size so big.
Is there any way to tweak those options, especially FPS but also the Sound (I need Mono and the default is Stereo).
Thanks,
Adrian

I can't help but wonder why they even botherd making the video recording software if they diidn't include audio .
I tend to consider such features add-ons because to appeal to novice users because the features are incomplete as far as functonality is concerned or too dependent on the CPU power of the platform on which it is used. This is why I tend to use dedicated import and/or screen capture applications. Normally, I would recommend using an app like Snapz Pro X from Ambrosia ($69) but they too are having problems updating or replacing their audio "kernel extension" following system audio changes made in the Lion OS release. ScreenFlow ($99) is another good screen capture app but it includes a number of editing features that many users do not want or for which they are not willing to pay such a high price. I personally amd looking at what, for me, is a new app listed in an article URL posted by QTKirk. The app is called Screenflick and lists for $29. I am interested in it because they claim you can tap into user events like key presses (e.g., use of keyboart shortcuts) and highlight/include them in your captures. (I.e., this would be very handy for the makie of "quickie" tutorials.) In any event, I have not tried this app so I can't yet recommend it based on personal use... but it might be worthing looking at if you plan to purchase such a utility. (And yes, it does claim to support the audio capture of both system audio and/or a user selectable mic source.)

Higher Quality screen recording

Hey, I need to make a screen recording. I already have the soundflower trick for computer audio and that helped a bunch, but what I really want to know, is how can I record with QT and get up to 720p quality?
things I have already tried:
-Basically everything on the app store. there are quite a few applications that CLAIM to be able to do what i want, but none have yet succeded.
-Quicktime pro 7. It's not free and has the same quality issues as QT.
-snapz pro x. now this is an amazing option, the only problem is that the visual effects I plan to record with this are quite taxing when it comes to computer performance, so i need the recording software to display the lag in real time when im recording so i can adjust the settings acordingly. So for example:
my computer (while not recording) can display these affects smoothly. however, when I am recording the FPS drops significantly. quicktime displays this dip in frames to me by slowing down what i see on my display (what will be in the video) Snapz however will continue displaying high FPS while the video i just recorded might have dropped significantly. I know it's a bit of a specific problem, but there you go.
-bootcamping and trying to run fraps. simply doesnt work. the program the effects are on doesnt work on bootcamp. there are other reasons that were explained to me but i cant be bothered to write them here because they are very technical and long winded.
I know this is all very specific but i have one more requirement... I would like to spend $20 or less. I know its a lot, but im depending on the fantastic apple community to come through.
thanks,
hemmy1416

I have the same question, and have looked at the answers here. I am not trying to answer your question, just add to it.
I have used snapz pro x and find that I like that way quicktime displays whats on your screen with the same amount of lag that will be in the finished video, while snapz does not. surely there is a way, deep in preferences or maybe even in terminal, that will enable me to take higher quality images in my screen recordings. I find the audio is fine but the image is what I have a problem with. I dont have the 100+ dollars to spend on other screen recording software, and would really appreciate some help.
thanks,
hemmy1416

Quicktime Player unresponsive while screen recording. Help!

Hello. I often upload youtube videos with QuickTime Player and Final Cut Pro X. 2 days ago, I noticed a problem with quicktime player. Whenever I try to screen record, about 2 mins and 30 secs of recording, QuickTime Player becomes unresponsive. I am running on the new version of OSX Mavericks on a MacBook Pro. Thanks for concerning your time to help me fix this problem.

Thanks for the tip on the stop record function icon on the top menu bar. Its disappointing that the new program with Mavericks doesn't keep the the player control box open when you are recording. This may have been in response to some people complaining that the box can get in the way of the recording, although elsewhere it is said that even though it looks like it gets in the way it actually won't show up in the recording.
Regardless of your preference, I think some of us would ideally like to be able to see the window at times so that we can verify that the sound levels are coming through (its a royal pain to record an hour and find out later that no sound was recorded) and to potentially pause recording to remove sections where material is occuring that is of no interest (ie they took a break or need to look for something). The stop button literally stops the recording and no longer gives you the option to RESUME.
The only thing that I found that does work although it is VERY CLUMSY is that if you attempt to quit Quicktime the window with all the controls will show up. If you hit cancel that window will stay there and allow you to do what you want. Now I suspect all the messages that say DO YOU WANT TO END RECORDING are likely to show up in your recording, but I guess you can trim that out. What would make a lot of sense is for them to have the option to view the control box in the View pull down menu.
Oh well. Any one else found any other ways to manage the quicktime screen recordings without being able to access the control window?

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