Versatile and robust tool used to record screen captures to create demonstrations and interactive problem-based training. Includes text captioning, audio narration, closed captioning, full motion recording, and assessment options. For examples see: University of Washington University Libraries http://guides.lib.washington.edu/howdoi

Screen recording tool comparable to Captivate. Create videos for almost any project setting, including YouTube, iPods, and blogs. Can narrate powerpoints. Includes text captioning, audio narration, closed captioning, full motion recording, and assessment options. For some examples see:University of Illinois tutorials at: http://www.library.illinois.edu/learn/tutorials/ and http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn/videos/cite_source/cite_source.html (powerpoint example). Camtasia:mac http://www.techsmith.com/camtasiamac/-- Mac version of Techsmith's Camtasia product, includes editing

captures the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Capturies DVD, video, audio and fast moving presentations. ScreenFlow lets you easily add zoom & pan effects, trim clips, add drop shadow & reflection, adjust audio levels etc. You can even combine existing media into your screencast.

Quicktime output only

Captures screen shots and mouse movement on the screen.

Records the video into AVI files, but can also do BMP photos. Does not record audio.

Open source tool that allows screen recording, but doesn't have the editing ability as Captivate or Camtasia. Also: CamStudio Portable .. open source screen capture ... runs off an external thumb drive

Handy add on for Firefox that will record anything on your computer screen (browser or desktop apps). Choice of recording quality and frames-per-second. Recording is saved to your computer. Must upload to a video site to share.

focuses heavily on making quick and speedy films by recording the video to your RAM for quicker access. Does not include any support for audio.

Will record video directly from either a webcam, an external device (such as VHS player), or your computer screen.

TechSmith. Free hosting and sharing for Windows and MAC. Limited bandwidth. Useful for on the fly screencasting for reference chat services. Includes hosting on Screencast.com. For examples of Jing tutorials (hosted on Screencast.com see Houston Community College Libraries http://library.hccs.edu/learn_how/tutorials.php

Java-based screencast record; no account needed; no ability to delete hosted screencasts

Create your screencast online. Java based tool lets you capture screen actions, records and exports .mov file. See examples (and tips) done at the Collins Hill High School Media Center at: http://www.chhsmediacenter.com/tutorials.html

Software that offers transitions, audio dubbing, can output to HTML, Quicktime and Flash. Free download and option for the paid version.

Creates a format that can be viewed natively on the iPhone. Nothing to download. Designed to work directly with Twitter.

An online (web) Screen Recorder. No download. Share videos on the Internet in Flash. Embed them on blogs/webpages or send them by email. Register & use it anywhere anytime.

Ability to download application and run it from your desktop. Has screen zoom option. No post recording editing, but audio track can be re-recorded. FIles saved as .flv. Free hosting on uTIPu website.

Records motion and sound and includes hosting (Windows)

Free, open source, capture screen action, post capture editing, audio options. Example: Optimizing pictures in Powerpoint: http://www.indeavors.com/resources/ppt1_tut.htm

For Mobile Devices. Free download from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8

Real Time Video Capture Software ... a favorite for many Second Life machinima makers. Fraps can capture audio and video up to 2560x1600 with custom frame rates from 10 to 100 frames per second!

(developed by Techsmith, also known for Camtasia). For Mobile Devices. Free download from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/screenchomp/id442415881?mt=8

(record some games video and audio) The WeGame client lets you record your own gaming videos (inc Second Life) from your favorite games!

Some additional free and commercial software options for screencasting.

Greg Notess created the same screencast demo using 5 different free screencasting tools - uTIPu, Webinaria, FreeScreencast’s Screencast Recorder, Jing, and Screencast-o-matic. (April 2008)

Lots of tips and tricks for producing great screencast.

For Mac