You Can Make Video » Screencasting http://youcanmakevideo.com Easy Tips For Low Cost High Impact Web Video Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:59:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Zoomit’s Advanced Functions http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/zoomits-advanced-functions/ http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/zoomits-advanced-functions/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:41:21 +0000 Dan http://youcanmakevideo.com/?p=72 In my last post on ZoomIt I shared how to use it coupled with screencasting software to really boost your presentations. Using live zoom and live screen annotation tools really adds a level of professionalism to your video presentations.

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

]]> http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/zoomits-advanced-functions/feed/ 1 The Power Of The Human Voice http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/the-power-of-the-human-voice/ http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/the-power-of-the-human-voice/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:34:25 +0000 Dan http://youcanmakevideo.com/?p=47 Chat BubbleThe human voice is powerful.

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

]]> http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/the-power-of-the-human-voice/feed/ 2 Free Tool: Capture Fox Screen Recording Plugin For Firefox http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-capture-fox-screen-recording-plugin-for-firefox/ http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-capture-fox-screen-recording-plugin-for-firefox/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:43:40 +0000 Dan http://youcanmakevideo.com/?p=25 If it can be done, chances are Firefox can do it. So when I was poking around judging screen recording software out on the net, I wasn’t surprised when I landed on a free plugin for Firefox which will allow you to create screencasts.

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 :) .

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

]]> http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-capture-fox-screen-recording-plugin-for-firefox/feed/ 2 Free Tool: Screenr.Com Screen Recording Software http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-screenr-com-screen-recording-software/ http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-screenr-com-screen-recording-software/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:36:08 +0000 Dan http://youcanmakevideo.com/?p=23 If you are looking for free screen recording software, than you have just hit the jackpot! Screenr.com is a very cool screencasting software which allows you to record up to a five minute screencast and then share it instantly with Twitter and other Social Networks like Youtube.

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?

]]> http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-screenr-com-screen-recording-software/feed/ 2 Free tool: Using Zoomit To Dramatically Improve Your Screencasts http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-using-zoomit-to-dramatically-improve-your-screencasts/ http://youcanmakevideo.com/screencasting/free-tool-using-zoomit-to-dramatically-improve-your-screencasts/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:30:22 +0000 Dan http://youcanmakevideo.com/?p=21 Zoomit is a wonderful little tool that no screencast creator should be without. Zoomit allows you to zoom in on specific areas of your screen and also draw and type directly on the screen. The key thing that makes Zoomit SO cool is that the zoom and drawing is done live and not in post production.

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! :) .

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.

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