Screen Cast Program

Jing

by TechSmith

Reviewed by Jeannie Burrows

Instructional Tutorials

Jing ‘s Requirements

Windows XP (min) NET Framework 3.0)1GB RAM 3.0GHz Pentium 4 processor

Mac OS X 10.4.11, or 10.5.5 or later Webcam requires Mac OS X Leopard (10.5 or later) QuickTime 7.5.5 or later 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor 2GB RAM

ScreencastAccount for posting

Jing ‘s Features

Capture the:Entire WindowPart of WindowOnly Text

Image

Documents, Email

IMs

Video ControlsStart PauseRe-startMuteCancel

Image Editor ToolsArrow Text FrameHighlight

PersonalizeFeatures

Library Files

Start Command

Jing ‘s Features

Jing ‘s Pros & Cons

Cons

Needs ScreencastAccount to publish

Free Download for 2.0 Version ……

5 Minute

Video Limit

Jing ‘s Recommendations

Jing is a very intuitive program that would allow instructors to

develop instructional tutorials for use in the classroom, or to keep on file for students to review outside of the classroom.

With a couple in-service sessions, by a technical coordinator, most teachers would become familiar enough with it’s features, to attempt a short video.

While Jing’s five minute video limit is considered a con in my opinion, it might be the perfect tool to assist some instructors (like me), to develop the knack of keeping directions simple, or at least concise.

SCREEN CAST PROGRAMSNAGIT 9.1

BY TECHSMITH

Reviewed by Jeannie Burrows

Multimedia Presentations

Tutorials Simulation

Drills and Practice

Snagit 9.1Requirements

Windows 2000 (min)512 MB RAM 1GB (recommended)60 MB Free SpaceInternet Explorer 6.0 (min)

At least 1.0 GHz 2.4 GHz (recommended)

Snagit Features

ScreenWindowActive WindowRegionFixed RegionObjectMenuScrolling-

Auto Scroll window, Scrolling RegionScroll Active WindowCustom Scroll

Shapes –Free HandEllipseRound RectangleTrianglePolygon

Profile Settings

Advanced –ClipboardGraphic FileProgram FileFull screen DOSDirect XExtended WindowWallpaperScanners/camera

Multiple AreaInclude CurserKeep LinksProperties

Snagit Features

Capture Outputs

NonePrinterClipboardFileEmailFTPProgramExcelWordPower PointMultiple OutputsPreview in Editor

FiltersColor DepthColor SubstitutionColor CorrectionClipboardImage ResolutionImage ScrollingCaptionBorderEdge EffectsWater MarkTrim

Snagit FeaturesMode

Image CaptureText CaptureVideo CaptureWeb Capture

Capture ButtonClick to start capturing.

More Options

Record AudioKeep Web Links Active

Snagit Pros & Cons

Not compatiblewith Macs or Linux

Cons ……

Capturing Video is EASY!

Audio on Video works GREAT!

Free Download for 9.1 Version ……

Snagit Recommendation

Snagit has an incredible and easy to use interface. The layout is similar

to many Microsoft Office applications, making it very comfortable to use, for those instructors that utilize Microsoft’s operating system and programs.

Requirements for computer specifications, RAM, internet connection speed, and available memory seem minimal compared to similar screen cast programs.

The free Snagit trial subscription offers exposure of a screen capture application to many faculty members that have limited access to similar programs. In addition, it is a fantastic tool to incorporate into a technical coordinators’ in-service agenda.

What a fun way to help teachers get on (Tech) board!