subject: Video Capture Programs [print this page] A video capture program will record the activity on your computer screen so it can be watched later. This is useful for making video tutorials, and should not be used to bootleg TV shows on Netflix. The video production professionals at Negnu Studios in Tempe, Arizona, have compiled a list of some of the best video capture programs available today. Video capture programs can be a useful tool for video production and web design. The process of using a video capture program is referred to as screencasting.
First on Negnus list is Camtasia Studio. Camtasia Studio is a video capture program that is distributed by TechSmith. While recording, the user of this video capture program may use multiple computer programs. This makes it handy for explaining how something is done on the computer as a video tutorial. There are also options for hot keys and post-production of your video captured program.
The next on the screen capture list by Negnu is Jing. Jing is another video capture program published by TechSmith. This video capture program can take a picture or video of a computer screen and then upload it onto the Internet. Once uploaded a website is created for the screencast. It has the advantage of being relatively easy to use.
Windows Expression Encoder is a free video capture program that Negnu can recommend. This video capture program was developed by Microsoft. With this video capture program, users can capture live and prerecorded activity on a computer screen. It is considered to be non-linear editing software that can also create video streams via Silverlight.
According to Negnu, SnagIt is another good video capture program. SnagIt is a screenshot capture program that can also be used as a video capture program. This video capture program can also be used to capture embedded links and multimedia. The video capture program also allows the user to upload captures to a Flickr account.
The last video capture program on Negnus list has got to be BB Flashback by Blueberry Software. In addition to being a video capture program, it also allows the user to add text. One may cut and paste additional footage as desired, and edit the movements of the mouse.
