Free screen recorder

[NightLord]

Does anyone know of any freeware/open-source programs that let you record videos from your screen? Preferably with the ability to record single windows.

 

[HughJ]

Does anyone know of any freeware/open-source programs that let you record videos from your screen? Preferably with the ability to record single windows.

Snapz pro...made by ambrosia, you can select what part of the screen to record, it supports mics too, i use for training movies at work, superb software & cheap (approx $69) but you do need a fairly competant machine to run it...i use it on a 1Ghz eMac and it works fine, but i would not go any lower than that

a 30 day full working demo is available

 

[OutThere]

Snapz and others work alright...but for anything requiring CPU power they're rubbish, nothing like FRAPS and Gamecam for PC.

 

[NightLord]

Well I have a 1.33Ghz mini, so I should be fine. I'll try it out.

Thanks

 

[Coolnat2004]

superb software & cheap (approx $69)

$69 is not cheap.

 

[kwajaln]

$69 is not cheap.

Well let me put it this way: Unless you are a seriously starving student or borderline homeless, $69 should not be considered expensive. Budget and save for it if you have to. It's not that difficult.

 

[OutThere]

Well let me put it this way: Unless you are a seriously starving student or borderline homeless, $69 should not be considered expensive. Budget and save for it if you have to. It's not that difficult.

For something that records video of your screen? $69 is a waste as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Heb1228]

I've done this before... if you have the right equipment its a good alternative...

S-Video out port -> DV Camcorder in VCR mode. Extend desktop onto the camcorder and press record. Do whatever you're wanting to do... Then import the video into iMovie or Final Cut. I've used that to record a few things I've needed.

 

[HughJ]

$69 is not cheap.

ok so the exchange rate meant i got it for £30ish thats cheap in my book