Many online courses are built on a foundation of slideshow videos with voiceovers because they're quick to create, easy to follow, and when done correctly, quite beautiful.
We're a big proponent of slide videos here at Teachable, so we wanted to share with you exactly how to create them.
In this post, I'll cover basic slide design and give you free templates, show you how I record video, and give step-by-step editing instructions.
Key Concepts
ScreenFlow has a user-friendly interface which works well on Mac devices. The easy-to-use interface offers three options for navigating the program. The 'new recording' option enables you to capture screen, microphone or both. On the other hand, there is an option to create a blank document or open a saved document. Screenflow is by far the best screen recording and video editing software on today's market. This software allows you to capture, edit, and share high-quality screencasts effortlessly. It also lets you choose specific windows for recording sections of your screen.
Before beginning, you want to know that there are three common types of video content you can create for your course.
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The Talking Head:
Talking head videos are recordings of you sitting and talking to your camera. These are great for conveying emotion and best used in introduction videos or videos meant to excite and engage your audience.
Screencasts + Voice:
Mailraider pro 3 6975. Screencasts are great for student learning and they're quick to create.
Screencasts make your video easy to follow and are ideal if you're explaining something complicated or moving at a fast pace.
Computer Screen + Voice: Best for technology tutorials and showing step-by-step instructions for how to do something How ti connect amazon alexa via mac address.
ScreenFlows + Video:
Best used if you don't want to edit together talking head videos with screencasts + voice. Students engage well with this content.
Our Advice
HIGH QUALITY: Only using screencasts can get boring, so edit together talking head videos with screencasts + voice, or change up video types between lectures.
OR
ROUGH & DIRTY: Use Screenflows + Video. It 100% works, but don't try to charge over $200 for a course filmed this way.
In this post, I'm going to focus on creating videos with slides. If you want to create talking head videos, you'll want to read up on DIY Home Video Studio Setups & DIY Video Content since a video of just your face put an emphasis on lighting, studio setup, and sound recording.
Creating Slides
As you create slides for your online course, remember the goal: to convey valuable information and help your students reach their transformation as quickly as possible.
Before creating your slides, you need to make a decision: Do you want to create slides with a voiceover? Or do you want slides with a video of you presenting in the bottom right hand corner?
You can incorporate both into your course, but be mindful to leave space on your slides for video.
Our designer places an orange box on her slides where the videos appear to remind us not to place any content in this area.
If you're advanced with videos & editing, you can shoot talking head videos and edit in clips of the slides - which is what we've done with many of our own Teachable courses.
Tips from Teachable's Designer
In this next section, I'm sharing tips to design your own slides, but if you want a shortcut, download our free PowerPoint and Keynote templates and check out our slideshare on creating great presentations.
Layout tips
Before you start designing anything, make sure your slides are in the video format you will be shooting in. For example, we shoot in a 16:9 aspect ratio, so in Keynote we design the slides in widescreen format.
Using slides that are in the same format as your video ensures that no information is cut off and makes editing way easier.
Keep slide text brief
Don't put paragraphs of information on your slides—it's too much to take in and your audience may become distracted trying to read what's on the slides and will stop listening to you. Instead, use bullets or VERY short sentences. Use multiple slides for a point, if needed.
Color tips
If you already have a brand, use your branded color palette.
If you don't have a brand or color palette already, that's ok! Picking colors for your slides is an easy place to start. Choose 2-3 colors to use throughout your slides.
Picking one dark color and one light color is a good place to start. Then choose an accent color for shapes or other design elements, like calling out important points.
As you can see below, the colors in the right hand column look great together. The light blue pops on the charcoal grey background and so does the dark green text on the pale green background.
They're also easy to read, which is definitely another factor when you're choosing your colors.
Keep in mind ease of legibility & how the colors look together when picking yours.
To help you choose colors that work well together, here are three great sites to use:
Every color has certain characteristics associated with it. Pink, for example is often associated as a feminine and romantic color, green is associated with wealth and balance, while blue is cool and trustworthy. Pick something that conveys the right emotions.
For text, use one color for the header text or when you want to emphasize an important word. And use another color for the body text.
Typography tips
Choose a serif or sans serif font. They are the easiest to read.
A serif font has the tails on the edges of the letters, while the sans serif does not. I prefer sans serif fonts because they seem more friendly and casual.
Avoid using decorative or script fonts for your slides because they're harder to read, especially when small. They are great to call out an important word or phrase (especially if it's the only word on the slide). Yes, these fonts add pizzazz to your slides, but use them in moderation.
Here is a great list of the most commonly used fonts. If you're unsure of what to use, pick some- thing from this list.
Now, although this list is great to get started with, you can have a bit more fun with fonts. Start by exploring fontsquirrel.com. It's filled with commercially free fonts that can really give your content something extra.
One last thing to remember: make sure the fonts you choose are large enough to read! Don't go for a size 20 font. Start at least with 60 points for the body text and 112 for the headlines.
Image tips
You don't have to be a pro photographer to use beautiful images within your online course. There are plenty of free stock image websites where you can source visuals from.
All of these sites are commercially free, which means that you can use these images for anything without attribution.
Now that you have found your images, it's time to talk about using text with them.
Tip #1: If the image is a darker image, use white or off-white as your text color. I've found that white stands out the best on images versus some other lighter color. Test out other light colors if white doesn't look great. Just make sure you can read it.
Tip #2: If the image is light, use dark colored text.
Tip #3: If the photo has a lot of colors or a lot of different stuff going on, add a solid colored shape over it. It can be anything—circle, square, rectangle, maybeeven a star, and then add the text over the shape.
Tip #4: Another way to make text readable on busy photos is to add a solid color rectangle over the image and reduce the opacity. Make a solid colored rectangle the size of the slide, place it over the photo and then reduce the opacity until you reach your desired image to color ratio.
Bonus: this is another way to bring your brand colors into your slides. Yay!
Tip #5: You can also reverse that process. Instead of putting a color on top of the image, just reduce the opacity of the image itself so you can see it faintly in the background.
Screenflow Tutorial: Recording Content
Once your slides are designed and you're ready to record course content, it's time to play with technology.
We recommend you use ScreenFlow for Mac or Camtasia for PC. Animationbox 1 0 1 – amazing characters & fluid animations. ScreenFlow is what we use in all of our courses and that's what I'm going to demo.
How to use ScreenFlow to record video content
Screencast + voice over content
1. Get setup. You can read our DIY Studio Guide, but remember to:
- Have your computer charged and open
- If you're using a microphone have it on and set the right distance from your mouth
- Make sure there's not background noise or white noise like the AC audible
- Check for echo, if you're room has an echo grab some pillows, sweaters, blankets to absorb the noise
- Remember, it doesn't have to be fancy. Here was my setup:
2. Open your deck to the very beginning of the presentation (or don't if you're not going through slides)
3. Click on the screen flow icon and click though File > New
4. Adjust the recording size here
5. Check your recording options here
6. Hit the red button (it counts down from 5, but you can adjust this in 'Preferences'
7. As the time is counting down, hit 'start' on your presentation
8. Start speaking just after the recording starts and flip through your slides as you speak over them
9. Quickly end the presentation using the apple+shift+2 command when you're done.
10. If you plan to edit off the ending, make a loud noise and then hit the command.
Here is a video tutorial:
For a screencast + video
The only difference is that your computer will be recording video not just voice. You'll want to make sure
- Do NOT tilt the laptop screen, keep it vertical
- Make sure your outfit is a solid color and doesn't match your background
- Appearance, keep it in mind. I prefer long sleeves, no low cut necklines and I wear my eye makeup a bit darker than normal.
While you're recording, make sure to look at the camera. You can insert presenter notes into you slides if you've written a script or download a teleprompter app on a tablet and use this to assist you.
Or, you can simply rehearse your script before recording.
It's a best practice to keep your course lectures short. This has the added benefit of making them easy to remember in chunks. If you're comfortable, memorize what what you want to say for one lecture and record it in one take.
You can then review the script and content for a second lecture and record it when you're comfortable.
Talking Head Videos:
As mentioned, this post is focused on creating slide content, but you can use ScreenFlow to create quick low-budget talking head videos.
Simply follow the same steps below, but instead of recording what's on your screen, record with the computer lens, by clicking 'Record Video Form' and selecting your camera.
Editing your video content
Whatever type of content you've created, ScreenFlow is an amazingly simple tool for editing videos.
In the video below, I give a tutorial for clipping your videos and editing out small mistakes.
But keep this in mind: Spending time on 'perfection' means it takes longer to launch your course and you're probably not putting your time where you should. Cut out any big mistakes, but don't worry about how many times you said 'um,' or stuttered. Additional time can be spent giving bonus worksheets or group coaching – which is extremely valuable. Students also like people who are relaxed and relatable, not script-reading machines.
Where editing comes in hand is for large chunks that you redo in the same take. For instance, sometimes I'll start a lecture, mess up the beginning, stop, restart and the second attempt is perfect. This is fine.
With ScreenFlow, cutting off the beginning and endings of videos is SUPER simple and fast.
Edit out beginning and end noise
1. Use the scrubber to find the area where you start speaking and look for where the spike indicates audio.
You can magnify the editor to assist.
2. Drag the scrubber to right before the spike, select both the sound and visual, and hit the ‘T' button on your keyboard.'
3. Pull the clips apart, hit play to test what you just did. If you want to redo it, apply +Z to undo and retry
4. Delete the section you don't want by highlighting the clipped bars and hitting delete and then dragging the bars to the start of the video
Editing out a LARGE mistake in the middle of the video
Let's assume I hate section 3.5 seconds to 6 seconds because I swore and it has to go.
1. Move your cursor to the start of what you want to cut. Highlight the sound and visual bars.
2. Hit T where the undesired section starts
3. Move the cursor to where you want the clip to end, highlight both bars, hit T
4. Delete the middle section
5. Merge the bars by dragging them next to each other
Add transitions to the beginning of your video
- Hit Edit from the top tool bar and select 'Add Starting Transition'
- Drag the cursor to the end of the clips and go to edit, select 'Add Ending Transition'
This is super simple stuff and looks professional. No need to pay for an editor when you can do this on your own in a matter of minutes and edit it to exactly what you want.
Exporting Your Videos To Your Teachable Course
When you're happy with your clip, it's time to export your videos.
This is as simple as going to file, export and selecting your settings.
ALERT: Make sure you select 'Dimensions' > Scale by 100 (NOT 50).
Color tips
If you already have a brand, use your branded color palette.
If you don't have a brand or color palette already, that's ok! Picking colors for your slides is an easy place to start. Choose 2-3 colors to use throughout your slides.
Picking one dark color and one light color is a good place to start. Then choose an accent color for shapes or other design elements, like calling out important points.
As you can see below, the colors in the right hand column look great together. The light blue pops on the charcoal grey background and so does the dark green text on the pale green background.
They're also easy to read, which is definitely another factor when you're choosing your colors.
Keep in mind ease of legibility & how the colors look together when picking yours.
To help you choose colors that work well together, here are three great sites to use:
Every color has certain characteristics associated with it. Pink, for example is often associated as a feminine and romantic color, green is associated with wealth and balance, while blue is cool and trustworthy. Pick something that conveys the right emotions.
For text, use one color for the header text or when you want to emphasize an important word. And use another color for the body text.
Typography tips
Choose a serif or sans serif font. They are the easiest to read.
A serif font has the tails on the edges of the letters, while the sans serif does not. I prefer sans serif fonts because they seem more friendly and casual.
Avoid using decorative or script fonts for your slides because they're harder to read, especially when small. They are great to call out an important word or phrase (especially if it's the only word on the slide). Yes, these fonts add pizzazz to your slides, but use them in moderation.
Here is a great list of the most commonly used fonts. If you're unsure of what to use, pick some- thing from this list.
Now, although this list is great to get started with, you can have a bit more fun with fonts. Start by exploring fontsquirrel.com. It's filled with commercially free fonts that can really give your content something extra.
One last thing to remember: make sure the fonts you choose are large enough to read! Don't go for a size 20 font. Start at least with 60 points for the body text and 112 for the headlines.
Image tips
You don't have to be a pro photographer to use beautiful images within your online course. There are plenty of free stock image websites where you can source visuals from.
All of these sites are commercially free, which means that you can use these images for anything without attribution.
Now that you have found your images, it's time to talk about using text with them.
Tip #1: If the image is a darker image, use white or off-white as your text color. I've found that white stands out the best on images versus some other lighter color. Test out other light colors if white doesn't look great. Just make sure you can read it.
Tip #2: If the image is light, use dark colored text.
Tip #3: If the photo has a lot of colors or a lot of different stuff going on, add a solid colored shape over it. It can be anything—circle, square, rectangle, maybeeven a star, and then add the text over the shape.
Tip #4: Another way to make text readable on busy photos is to add a solid color rectangle over the image and reduce the opacity. Make a solid colored rectangle the size of the slide, place it over the photo and then reduce the opacity until you reach your desired image to color ratio.
Bonus: this is another way to bring your brand colors into your slides. Yay!
Tip #5: You can also reverse that process. Instead of putting a color on top of the image, just reduce the opacity of the image itself so you can see it faintly in the background.
Screenflow Tutorial: Recording Content
Once your slides are designed and you're ready to record course content, it's time to play with technology.
We recommend you use ScreenFlow for Mac or Camtasia for PC. Animationbox 1 0 1 – amazing characters & fluid animations. ScreenFlow is what we use in all of our courses and that's what I'm going to demo.
How to use ScreenFlow to record video content
Screencast + voice over content
1. Get setup. You can read our DIY Studio Guide, but remember to:
- Have your computer charged and open
- If you're using a microphone have it on and set the right distance from your mouth
- Make sure there's not background noise or white noise like the AC audible
- Check for echo, if you're room has an echo grab some pillows, sweaters, blankets to absorb the noise
- Remember, it doesn't have to be fancy. Here was my setup:
2. Open your deck to the very beginning of the presentation (or don't if you're not going through slides)
3. Click on the screen flow icon and click though File > New
4. Adjust the recording size here
5. Check your recording options here
6. Hit the red button (it counts down from 5, but you can adjust this in 'Preferences'
7. As the time is counting down, hit 'start' on your presentation
8. Start speaking just after the recording starts and flip through your slides as you speak over them
9. Quickly end the presentation using the apple+shift+2 command when you're done.
10. If you plan to edit off the ending, make a loud noise and then hit the command.
Here is a video tutorial:
For a screencast + video
The only difference is that your computer will be recording video not just voice. You'll want to make sure
- Do NOT tilt the laptop screen, keep it vertical
- Make sure your outfit is a solid color and doesn't match your background
- Appearance, keep it in mind. I prefer long sleeves, no low cut necklines and I wear my eye makeup a bit darker than normal.
While you're recording, make sure to look at the camera. You can insert presenter notes into you slides if you've written a script or download a teleprompter app on a tablet and use this to assist you.
Or, you can simply rehearse your script before recording.
It's a best practice to keep your course lectures short. This has the added benefit of making them easy to remember in chunks. If you're comfortable, memorize what what you want to say for one lecture and record it in one take.
You can then review the script and content for a second lecture and record it when you're comfortable.
Talking Head Videos:
As mentioned, this post is focused on creating slide content, but you can use ScreenFlow to create quick low-budget talking head videos.
Simply follow the same steps below, but instead of recording what's on your screen, record with the computer lens, by clicking 'Record Video Form' and selecting your camera.
Editing your video content
Whatever type of content you've created, ScreenFlow is an amazingly simple tool for editing videos.
In the video below, I give a tutorial for clipping your videos and editing out small mistakes.
But keep this in mind: Spending time on 'perfection' means it takes longer to launch your course and you're probably not putting your time where you should. Cut out any big mistakes, but don't worry about how many times you said 'um,' or stuttered. Additional time can be spent giving bonus worksheets or group coaching – which is extremely valuable. Students also like people who are relaxed and relatable, not script-reading machines.
Where editing comes in hand is for large chunks that you redo in the same take. For instance, sometimes I'll start a lecture, mess up the beginning, stop, restart and the second attempt is perfect. This is fine.
With ScreenFlow, cutting off the beginning and endings of videos is SUPER simple and fast.
Edit out beginning and end noise
1. Use the scrubber to find the area where you start speaking and look for where the spike indicates audio.
You can magnify the editor to assist.
2. Drag the scrubber to right before the spike, select both the sound and visual, and hit the ‘T' button on your keyboard.'
3. Pull the clips apart, hit play to test what you just did. If you want to redo it, apply +Z to undo and retry
4. Delete the section you don't want by highlighting the clipped bars and hitting delete and then dragging the bars to the start of the video
Editing out a LARGE mistake in the middle of the video
Let's assume I hate section 3.5 seconds to 6 seconds because I swore and it has to go.
1. Move your cursor to the start of what you want to cut. Highlight the sound and visual bars.
2. Hit T where the undesired section starts
3. Move the cursor to where you want the clip to end, highlight both bars, hit T
4. Delete the middle section
5. Merge the bars by dragging them next to each other
Add transitions to the beginning of your video
- Hit Edit from the top tool bar and select 'Add Starting Transition'
- Drag the cursor to the end of the clips and go to edit, select 'Add Ending Transition'
This is super simple stuff and looks professional. No need to pay for an editor when you can do this on your own in a matter of minutes and edit it to exactly what you want.
Exporting Your Videos To Your Teachable Course
When you're happy with your clip, it's time to export your videos.
This is as simple as going to file, export and selecting your settings.
ALERT: Make sure you select 'Dimensions' > Scale by 100 (NOT 50).
This is extremely important because it affects the quality and resolution of your course videos. If this is small, it doesn't matter how many precautions you took while filming, you course is going to look gritty, low-budget and bad.
However, what you'll notice is that the video will be huge! Check out this 5 minute video that's over 57 MB!
For that, you'll want to use Handbrake. It's completely free and can be downloaded here.
1. Drag your video file from your finder to the icon at the bottom of your screen
2. Go to picture settings and set anamorphic to strict and select a custom cropping and adjust all numbers to 0.
3. Select browse and set where you'd like the video to be saved and give it a new name if you want
4. Log into your course > curriculum > create a lecture & name it & click on the teal box to 'Choose Files'
5. Select your file and hit upload
That's it! You can create a new lecture at the top of the screen or simply use the right arrow key to move to the next lecture from within one to upload multiple videos.
Eventually the inside of your course will start to look like this:
And a preview can be seen from your sales page / landing page:
Now that we've covered basic slide design, video recording, and step-by-step editing instructions, you should be feeling more confident in creating your slides for your online course.
What do you think? Was this helpful? What have you done? Let me know in the comment section below.
Recording a screen used to be a real challenge.
You had to either use complicated tools or pay a software expert to get it done, which wasn't always feasible.
Fortunately, the user-friendliness of screen recording software has significantly improved over the years. Nowadays, you can create professional-looking tutorials with minimal effort.
Besides tutorials, there are several other reasons why you might want to record your screen.
If you do any kind of product demonstrations, need or offer tech support, or use video calling, using the default screen capture of your computer won't be good enough to capture high-quality footage.
Whether you want a more precise way to record the entire screen or if you want to capture a specific portion, a high-quality screen recorder will serve the purpose.
In this article, you'll learn about:
- What screen recording software is
- The features you should look for in screen recording software
- The difference between desktop and online screen recorder
- The 10 best screen recording tools in existence
Let's go.
Don't wait for someone else to do it. Hire yourself and start calling the shots.
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- Top 10 Screen Recorder Tools for 2020
What Is Screen Recording Software?
Mx 2314n baixar do drivers for mac. Screen recording software can record the entirety (or portions) of your computer or mobile screen.
The recording can include everything from your taps and cursor movements to typing a URL into your browser to help people learn what to do and how to do it.
Audio narration is available, and sometimes annotation is also offered as part of a tool's package.
However, no two screen recording tools are alike. Some screen recording tools can't save the recorded footage for various formats or export it to popular video platforms like YouTube directly.
Others may have the capability to do all of that, but might be missing a feature or two. For example, not every screen recording application comes with an HD screen recorder.
As such, you should pay attention to its capabilities before downloading or installing screen recording software on your device.
It's also crucial to evaluate your own recording needs. Perhaps you don't need to record in HD. Maybe you've recently purchased video hosting and can do without a YouTube export option. The best screen recorder for you will be the one that meets your specific needs.
What Is a Good Screen Recorder?
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Our compilation of screen recording tools ranges from browser-based software to minimalistic desktop apps. Each of the picks meets the following basic criteria:
- Is easy-to-use
- Records the entire screen, a particular area, or one window
- Lets users annotate the recorded footage
- Includes system and microphone audio
- Captures footage from external sources
- Has built-in export options
It's also worth mentioning that many of the software options come with HD recording capabilities. However, it's important to know that HD files take a lot of time to upload. If you're looking to quickly uploaded standard-quality videos on the web, HD is not a must-have.
Desktop Screen Recorder vs. Online Screen Recorder
Offline functionality is the key difference between the two types.
While desktop screen recorders can work without an active connection, online screen recorders require you to have stable internet.
This is why an online screen recorder isn't the best of options when it comes to capturing gameplay. However, if you're only looking to make a tutorial, they should work just fine.
Top 10 Screen Recorder Tools for 2020
Here's our list of the best screen recorder tools on the market.
Because it has options for all of the major operating systems, you can be sure to find the best screen recorder for Android, iOS, Mac, Linux and Windows operating systems.
Quick note: The list includes both paid and free options, so make sure to evaluate your needs before downloading any software.
1. OBS Studio
OBS or Open Broadcaster Software is a free screen video recorder that offers both recording and streaming in high definition, with no limits on the length of your videos.
Which windows for macbook pro. The desktop software allows you to choose the part of the screen you want to capture, but it also gives an option to record the entire screen.
Customizable hotkeys help control the recording, and an audio mixer allows you to produce videos with smoothly recorded sound.
Apart from the intuitive screencasting features, OBS is equipped with live-streaming capabilities that you won't find in the default screen recorders of major operating systems.
You can stream live on YouTube Gaming and Twitch, save projects, and convert your footage in FLV format.
All of this makes OBS one of the best free screen recording software options to try in 2020.
Price: Free
Supported OS: Linux, Mac, Windows
Best for: Professional live streaming to Mixer, YouTube or Twitch
2. Apowersoft Unlimited
This is a suite of software applications that includes screen recorders for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows.
It allows you to wirelessly cast an Android device or iPhone to your PC's screen and use the desktop recorder to capture your PC audio, mobile device, microphone, and computer's webcam simultaneously.
The desktop screen recorder offers multiple recording modes, including full screen, custom area, and more, and it also lets users annotate on the recording in real-time. You can apply callouts, lines, text, and more without needing to pause.
With the help of its intuitive, mobile-specific apps, you just have to set your computer and smartphone under the same WiFi network and begin casting.
Mac and Windows users can directly use the desktop screen recorder to record all kinds of on-screen activities.
Price: $59.95 per year
Supported OS: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac
Best for: Demonstrating how to use software that has both a desktop and a mobile version
3. Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is an online screen recorder and video editor that supports both webcam and screen recordings.
While the application doesn't let you record in HD, it does have options to record in 800×600, 640×480 and other standard definitions, which makes it ideal for recording and uploading quick videos.
It also assists users in zooming, drawing, and adding overlays on the video files.
Plus, you can share the recording to YouTube without having to download any desktop app.
Screencast-O-Matic also has additional features including options for editing computer audio and synchronization of recording with video footage.
Keep in mind that most of the editing features are offered in the paid version of the app. However, you can use the free version to upload content to YouTube.
Price: Free or $1.50 per month
Supported OS: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iOS
Best for: Making quick tutorials to share with friends, customers or online communities
4. AceThinker
AceThinker is a web-based laptop screen recorder that is easy to set up and use.
You can use it to record a specific screen portion or the whole screen, create real-time edits for an attention-worthy recording, and capture audio from your mic and computer simultaneously.
The software lets you convert and save your recordings in all renowned video formats, including MP4, MOV and API.
And you can also use AceThinker to directly upload your recordings to Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube.
All of these features are available in the free version of the app, but you can also install the PRO version to gain access to additional capabilities.
A standout feature of the PRO version is that it lets you create scheduled tasks for screen recordings.
If you want to record an ongoing live stream in the afternoon, but you don't have the internet at work, you can install this screen capture tool on your home computer, create a schedule and let it record the screen automatically.
Price: Free or $39.95
Supported OS: Mac, Windows
Best for: Recording soccer matches, stock trends, etc.
5. ScreenFlow
If you've been searching for a Mac screen recorder with audio capabilities, then you'd love ScreenFlow.
Its range of features includes the options to record your Mac at retina resolution, group video components and settings, and add background audio to the recorded footage.
You'd also love the 'Styles' and 'Templates' tools that come as part of the software.
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Styles lets you save visual/audio settings for certain elements like drop shadows or color filters for a recorded segment.
Templates, on the other hand, lets users arrange, insert and configure groups of annotations in advance, such as text placeholders and outro segments.
Those who subscribe to the Super Pak version of ScreenFlow (a more expensive plan) also get access to over 500,000 pieces of unique images and audio clips to use in all of their videos.
So if you're looking to make the most of your screen recordings, ScreenFlow is unlikely to disappoint.
Price: $129
Supported OS: Mac, iOS
Best for: Making high-quality retina videos
6. Screencastify
Screencastify is another screen recording application that works via Google Chrome.
Whether you're a seasoned or a novice video creator, you'll find that Screencastify offers all of the important options.
You can use it to capture your webcam, entire screen or tab only, as well as narrate to your microphone.
It also presents you with annotation tools that help keep your viewers focus on what's critical. Click highlighting, drawing pen tool, and mouse spotlight are all included.
And once you're recorded the screen, Screencastify will do the heavy lifting for you by autosaving the video to your Google Drive.
Like many of the best screen recording software options, Screencastify gives you the option to upload to YouTube, as well as export the recording as an animated GIF, MP3, or MP4.
Price: Free Udacity mac app.
Supported OS: Mac, Windows, Linux
Best for: Recording software demos and creating solution videos
7. Bandicam
Bandicam is a robust screen recording application that supports screen and gameplay capturing.
It utilizes a high compression ratio without compromising video quality. Bandicam makes it possible to capture 4K ultra-high-definition videos at 120 frames per second.
Another noteworthy feature is Bandicam's device recording capability. By getting a separate capture card, you can record videos from IPTV, HDTV, APPLE TV, smartphone, PlayStation and Xbox.
In addition, Bandicam lets users capture screenshots in JPEG, PNG and BMP formats.
Essentially, you can use Bandicam to record just about anything, including your entire computer screen, Excel spreadsheets, web browser, Powerpoint presentations, and more.
Its free version places a watermark on the videos, so you need to become a paid user to utilize its full potential.
Price: Free or $39.99
Supported OS: Windows
Best for: Balancing the depth of video recordings
8. Filmora Scrn
Filmora Scrn lets you capture gameplay, webcam, computer screen and audio simultaneously without placing any limits on the duration of the video.
It gives you the option to record in 15-120 frames per second. Higher FPS is ideal for recording gameplay with loads of action.
The software also lets you add annotations like text to improve the viewing experience for your audience. Also, you can modify the size, color and shape of your cursor to make it look unique.
With Filmora Scrn, you don't need a separate video editing tool because the screen recording software itself boasts a wide range of editing tools to help refine your video recordings.
It can import from over 50 file formats, and you also get the option to export your recordings in multiple formats as per your requirement.
Price: Free or $29.99
Supported OS: Windows, Mac
Best for: Recording screen from two devices simultaneously
9. Camtasia
TechSmith's Camtasia makes it simple to capture and make professional-looking videos on your PC.
You can record both audio and video from a desktop or iOS device, and also capture your webcam to infuse a personal element to your recording.
Its built-in video editing tool is where Camtasia shines. A good selection of stock images along with click-and-drag effects is offered in the sidebar of the tool. Users can create outro and intro segments by dropping them into their recordings in a matter of seconds.
You can also insert zoom out, zoom in, and pan animations into your footage, and use transitions between slides and scenes to enhance the flow of your videos.
The screen recording software also lets you import or record PowerPoint pages directly into its environment. Grab attention in your presentations by adding eye-catching recordings, titles, and more.
Price: Free or $249
Supported OS: Windows, Mac, iOS
Best for: Adding a professional touch to captured videos
10. ShareX
This open-source screen recording software is ideal for capturing videos.
It doesn't place watermarks or duration limits on your recordings, and you also get the option to save your file as a GIF instead of a video.
The video file sharing features are ShareX's biggest advantage, because it's easy to upload recordings directly to YouTube and other platforms.
Enhancing screenshots you capture with this tool doesn't require much effort either. A built-in photo editor lets you freely customize still photos in any way you want.
Screenflow 7 3 – Create Screen Recordings Recording Windows 10
Not only is it a brilliant screenshot and screen capture tool, but it can also capture and reveal text via OCR, record a whole scrolling webpage, and even record your screen according to a schedule.
Price: Free
Supported OS: Linux, Windows
Best for: Recording screens of Linux devices
Conclusion
Screen recording software can serve a variety of purposes, and the best ones don't necessarily need to come at a price.
Based on your individual needs and the operating system you're using, you may be able to achieve your objectives with a free screen recorder.
And if you're looking to add additional power or use professional editing tools, you can always sign up to a paid option.
Hopefully, one of these screen recording programs will fulfill your requirements, whether you're creating a tutorial for YouTube or just sharing a gaming achievement with your peers.
Do you use any awesome screen recording software that we missed? Let us know by dropping a comment below.
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