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What software do people use to make video tutorials?

JonstarkJonstark Posts: 2,738
edited December 1969 in Carrara Discussion

Inspired by cripeman and sci fi funk and numerous other great tutorials, if I wanted to start making short tutorials with screen capture to demonstrate my ineptitude with Carrara, what software would I use to do that?

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  • JoeMamma2000JoeMamma2000 Posts: 2,615
    edited December 1969

    If you want to do a search while you wait for replies, I believe it's called "screencasting". And I recall CamStudio is a big name and free application. Other than that I'm clueless.

  • JonstarkJonstark Posts: 2,738
    edited January 2015

    Thanks Joe, knowing the right terminology makes searching so much easier, I'm already turning up results now.

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  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,182
    edited December 1969

    well Cam studio which I use tends to freeze up stuff a bit so I tried the Fraps demo and that seems very good but have not needed it so not bought.
    If I was going to do lots of screen capture I would seriously consider it.

  • Design AcrobatDesign Acrobat Posts: 459
    edited January 2015

    I use SnagIt (v.12). It will capture screens online or desktop, in software packages and can capture videos on YouTube, on screen TV and etc.
    http://www.softwarecasa.com/snagit.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiuOlBRCU-8D6idaPz_UBEiQAzTagNAIUtEtkqp6hTd94kSPYJtx-s9yt_zyYu1dilXVq7iAaAkuN8P8HAQ

    I also have Camtasia Studio, which is Techsmith's video capture and editing software.

    Of the two,Snagit is the least expensive and I'll use it 99% of the time over Camtasia Studio, because it is quick and easy with quality results.

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  • cdordonicdordoni Posts: 583
    edited December 1969

    BBFlashBack http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/

    The Express version is free, and works really well if you don't need to add text or modify the video or audio.The Standard version gives you annotation functions and additional video export options. Professional adds audio and video track editing.

    An additional benefit is that the capture driver (all versions) can grab high quality streaming video that is not otherwise downloadable.

  • DartanbeckDartanbeck Posts: 21,522
    edited December 1969

    Corel had a great Paint/Video bundle when I went to buy PaintShopPro. Screen Capture recording caught my eye and decided to grab the bundle. The video end of the bundle is Video Studio Pro, and it does have a fine video capture. I was using Cam Studio before, which is nice, too. I haven't used the rest of the software yet, but it looks pretty capable. Right now I'm contemplating upgrading to the brand new X7, which has now gone 64 bit.

  • TangoAlphaTangoAlpha Posts: 4,584
    edited December 1969

    Screenium is one I've used on the Mac with decent results.

  • mmoirmmoir Posts: 821
    edited December 1969

    Jon,
    I use Corel Videostudio , I use it for compositing as well as the screen recording .

  • JonstarkJonstark Posts: 2,738
    edited December 1969

    Thanks for all the suggestions! I now have a host of software to choose from, now just got to learn enough about Carrara so that I'll have something to impart that doesn't sound foolish in a tutorial... :)

  • TGS808TGS808 Posts: 168
    edited December 1969

    For Mac, Screenflow is quite good:
    http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm

    For Windows, Camtasia:
    http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html

  • PGrePGre Posts: 95
    edited December 1969

    I used the free version of this to put together the gears tutorial.

    http://atomisystems.com/activepresenter/

  • Chris Fox ArtChris Fox Art Posts: 380
    edited December 1969

    I mostly use fraps but also have another good software, have to check the name of it later

  • cripemancripeman Posts: 63
    edited December 1969

    Hey Jon. I use Snapz Pro (I'm on a Mac) it's main point is it keeps file sizes REALLY small. I just posted an 11 minute vid full res....127 meg.

    When they updated the the operating system they removed the ability to record sound from the computer. You can still record from the mike...which is probably what you want anyway.

    Can't wait to see what you post...

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