I am always looking for ways to improve my classes. Lately, I have been trying to generate more dynamic content for my students through the use of Twitter and YouTube. For YouTube, I have been using screen capture software to capture lectures both long and length similar to what you might expect in the traditional classroom environment as well as more recently, starting to 'chunk' videos to explain very specific points. With that task at hand, I have needed to identify a good screen capture software. I started by using Adobe Captivate. A very powerful program with LOTS of features. Many more than I would ever use. But, it is not the most user friendly software. I am a big believer in the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid! So, simplicity was the order of the day. After inquiring from another professor (@DrBaker), I ran across Adobe Presenter. I LOVE this program. Very simple and easy to make very professional videos that I can screen capture and capture audio/video from my web-cam. BUT, as a professor, I am also cheap. Adobe Presenter is not. So, I continued to search and I finally found something that I think is pretty top notch. EZVid. It is slick. Go check out the web site. There is a demonstration video that does a great job of describing its features. And best of all, it is free!
The Best Free Video Maker for YouTube - ezvid.com:
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