After I did that video I discovered that there is a whole new level to using zoomit for screen annotation. I recorded a video here for you to check it out:

Click here to view the embedded video.

The shortcuts I describe in the video are:

• Control + Left Click = Draw a Box
• Shift  + Left Click = Draw a Line
• Control + Shift + Left Click = Draw an Arrow
• Tab + Left Click = Draw a Circle

God Bless,
-Dan

The human voice has the power to make war happen, and also the power to bring peace.

The human voice can make a baby go to sleep, or enrage a mob of people.

It has been a key component in sharing science, philosophy, and EVERY SINGLE OTHER DISCIPLINE on the planet.

So then I ask you, when you are developing your screencasts for the Internet, why do you insist on not including your own voice? Screencasts done without words are missing most (if not all) of their power! Bring some BANG with your presentations by speaking to the computer.

When you do a screencast, use a mic and record your voice, you’ll be glad you did .

God Bless,
-Dan

Below I have included a list of the BEST two free screencasting apps. Below that I’ll show you a fantastic little piece of software that you can use to make any one of these screencasting applications REALLY rock.

1. Screenr.com (Product Website)
2. CaptureFox (Product Website)

I went through half a dozen screen recording applications and these two came out on top because of a few reasons, including:

• They record the screen and mic QUICKLY and EASILY.
• They didn’t put a watermark on my recording videos.
• They got a decent framerate (ok, mostly decent .)
• They didn’t try to upsell me on a paid version every five seconds of the day.

The two best runner ups were:

1. Camstudio (Product Website) (Didn’t make the cut because it isn’t too easy to work with and also doesn’t seem to be in active development any longer.)
2. Jing (Product Website) (Puts a watermark on my recorded videos, limits sharing in the free version, tries to upsell me every five seconds, and uses a TON of system resources. But it still takes good screencasts and the paid version is not bad at all.)

Now, here is my killer tip:

One of the amazing things about packages such as Camtasia Studio and Screenflow is their ability to zoom in on specific parts of the screen. If you are focused on a specific area of the screen, then cutting everything else out allows the viewer to focus on what you are talking about.

Furthermore, if you can draw on the screen to point out important things, then you can have a significant impact on the experience of your viewer. They will percieve you as being very professional with your screencasts.

Well, there is a wonderful little tool that you can download which allows you to do zoom, pan, and on screen drawing. And the best part is that it is free of charge!

This cute little program, Zoomit. Is an excellent addition to any of the above mentioned screencasting programs. Now you can look professional, and get your start with screencasting without dropping a red cent into it.

In recorded a video describing when and how to use Zoomit Here.

Very cool stuff!

God Bless,
-Dan

Capturefox is pretty much my favorite free screen recording software out right now, excluding Camtasia Studio. But when it comes to $300 for Camtasia Studio and NOTHING for Capture Fox it become a fairly clear choice.

So if you are looking to create high quality screencasts for a very low cost, CaptureFox pretty much can’t be beat. Especially if you tie it in with Zoomit, a screenzoom and annotation software.

I have included a tutorial on setting up and using CaptureFox below, check it out .

• CaptureFox Official Website: http://www.capturefox.com/
• CaptureFox Mozilla Plugin Page: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8090

Click here to view the embedded video.

Do you agree with me about CaptureFox being the best free screen recording software on the internet? or do you have a different choice? There are a lot of applications out there .

God Bless,
-Dan

I have included a video below with a quick tutorial on using Screenr.com. Check it out:

Screenr Website: http://screenr.com/

Click here to view the embedded video.

Have you heard of or used Screenr.com before? What do you think of it?

So if you are looking for a powerful little tool to improve your screencasts, than Zoomit is going to top the charts!

I have included a video below which shows you Zoomit in action as well as a quick tutorial of how to use it. Check it out, and if you like it, rate it up on Youtube! .

• Zoomit Download: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897434.aspx

Click here to view the embedded video.

Leave a comment and let me know if this improved your screencasting. If you have another tool for doing live zoom and drawing effects I’d love to hear about it .

God Bless,
-Dan

P.S. Zoomit is an incredible tool to use in conjunction with CaptureFox a free screencapture software.