What screen capture software is available to Mac users?
I'm considering buying a Mac to produce online presentations.
I've seen screen capture software from Camtassia and Screenflow.
Camtassia seems most popular with PC community but what do they (we currently) know?
I've heard that there's a screen capture tool within Mountain Lion is that true?
Thanks Grant. It sounds as though I can safely buy a Mac without worrying about software
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My job just became more mobile so they bought me this new
souped up laptop to handle my new challenges...I've always used
Roboscreencapture as my screenshot utility (more versatile than the
Captivate screenshot solution), however it's not only discontinued,
but seemingly no longer available anywhere even as free-ware....So
that brings me to my question - What are you using as a screenshot
solution, for when Captivate's screen-capture utility will not do?
If you're aware of a decent freeware solution for a temporary
basis, please share...quote:
Originally posted by:
Captiv8r
Captivate is WAY beyond simple "Screen Capture Software".
Much more.
Personally, I'm very fond of TechSmith's "SnagIt". But it
will set you back about $40. The up side is that it's totally worth
it.
Cheers... Rick
I can vouch for both those suggestions :)
Cheers
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A while back someone was looking for screen capture software. I found this free software which works rather well.
http://www.bobyte.com/I use both CamStudio and Microsoft's Community Clips. Both are freeware, and I've had no problem with the quality of the video.
File size is more of an issue -- both applications default to autoadjusting settings during recording to try to maintain the best quality, and I've seen a lot of variance with the file size in the end. Community Clips isn't very configurable (what you can configure has to be done by editing a profile for Windows Media Encoder) and I haven't been tremendously successful with changing options in CamStudio to limit file size while still maintaining quality.
I've been more successful by paying attention to factors outside of the actual capture software:
1. Use a lower resolution on my monitor while capturing. (When I'm working, I like it up at 1920x1200, but turn it much lower for capturing.)
2. Turn the color scheme down to 16-bit. (Not a big deal when I'm recording podcasts of programming examples, etc.)
3. Capture in region mode or application mode, rather than full desktop.
4. I tend to capture short segments, then put them together in PE. That way, I can easily re-record a segment and try adjusting it with some small tweaks.
I've only been doing this for a month or so, but these applications have worked pretty well for me for producing content at work. -
Video Screen Capture Software and FCP
I am shooting a video and need to incorporate some video screen capture software. There will be an audio overlay, so I do not need to record audio simultaneously while recording. I will be encoding with H.264.
What should I use?
Thank You!iShowU and ScreenFlow are too very popular capture utilities.
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What is the latest update available for Mac OSX 10.5.8 that will allow me to get the latest update for iTunes. I really need to update my iPhone and CAN'T!! GRRRR!!!
Minimally you need Snow Leopard or greater:
Upgrade Paths to Snow Leopard, Lion, and/or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard — Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
Snow Leopard General Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service — this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mountain Lion — System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 7,1 or later
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
Model Identifier 5,1 or later
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
7. Xserve (Early 2009) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table — RoaringApps.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion. -
I don't know what i need. I'am a mac user but i need to run quick books premier. This is the only software i need in windows . Could i have some advise in what is better for me, Bootcamp or Parallels
The Intuit rep said they don't "support" QuickbooksPremier on a "virtual machine." Do you know what I risk by using it, anyway? thanks for the advice about Boot Camp vs Parallels, BTW!
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What Adobe Illustrator software will work with Mac OS 10.7.5?
What Adobe Illustrator software will work with Mac OS 10.7.5?
Hi TuBits,
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HT1444 What is the "software upgrade" available for the OS X 10.5.8?
What is the "software upgrade" available for the OS X 10.5.8?
Here is a link to buy Snow Leopard, but you need to wait to use it because the Apple Store is being updated, probably because of the meeting Apple has called for today.
Snow Leopard Purchase -
Does anyone have any advice on their favorite screen capture software? I've done some searches and seen reference to a few types (iShowU, CaptureIt!, ScreenFlow, etc.). There are a bunch of options and I'm not stoked with SnapZ Pro, which I had been using before.
Is there a consensus on the best program or is it more of a favorite flavor thing?
Thanks,
StefiShowU can do pretty well everything and anything.
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FileMaker Pro or its cheaper brother Bento.
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Not sure if this is the right place, but what video capture software....
do you recommend? I need something that's cost efficient. I see that there is Mac Capture and Screen Record software that is available and both are under $30. Do any of you have experience with either one of these? Or are there any other that you guys recommend? I want to record the audio and video of the video files that I play on my Powerbook. Thanks.
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i have tried a recommended program called ManyCam and it works.. i can stream and in HD. my issues are with the lack of audio options with this program.
For example. i want to be able to have a game running.. music through WMP and have mic available on a PTT.
With Many cam it seems like this software wasnt set up with streaming in mind as its only audio functions supported are for mic inputs and it will
NOT register music playing through the speakers.
unlike AFMLE open brodcaster has the option to select a mic and play audio to the stream that is playing through my default audio device. which is awesome except its lacking in other features. and it is still using manycam.
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Looking for good screen capture software
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Safari crash and also Firefox, what to do. Im a new Mac user
My problems started just a week ago. When I want to attach something from my hotmail, Safari crach. The same happen in Firefox. I have empty my cache with help from support, it dident help at all. I Did a hardware test and its shows 4HDD/11/40000004:SATA (0,0). I tried to send it to Apple, It dident work. It crash. What have I done. Can someone maybe help me. Like I said Im not a expeienced Mac user.
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http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
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