Comments on: Camtasia Versus Captivate: Thinking About Screen Real Estate Problems in Video Captures http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/ Technical Communication Blog / Technical Writing Blog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:33:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: property investment http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-139054 property investment Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:49:08 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-139054 video is real interesting and it attracts many customers to go through it and come to decision whether to buy land or not. it is real good job form real estate business people. video is real interesting and it attracts many customers to go through it and come to decision whether to buy land or not. it is real good job form real estate business people.

]]> By: Michael http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-138033 Michael Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:22:38 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-138033 Camstudio outputs AVI or SWF files. SWF seemed to work OK for browser viewing. I simply upload the resulting high res avi files to Youtube or use Windows movie maker/Adobe Premiere Elements to export to another format for web use. Yes, I am cheap. :) Actually, this is all still a learning experience for me. Here are some samples I created with CamStudio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39zCmqIiLnA&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t17aRPNjfA If you are on a shoe string, or simply learning, a small collection of freeware and open source apps can work well enough, but it is nice to have all that in one application. Camstudio outputs AVI or SWF files. SWF seemed to work OK for browser viewing. I simply upload the resulting high res avi files to Youtube or use Windows movie maker/Adobe Premiere Elements to export to another format for web use.

Yes, I am cheap. :) Actually, this is all still a learning experience for me. Here are some samples I created with CamStudio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39zCmqIiLnA&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t17aRPNjfA

If you are on a shoe string, or simply learning, a small collection of freeware and open source apps can work well enough, but it is nice to have all that in one application.

]]> By: Tom http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-138031 Tom Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:58:56 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-138031 Michael, thanks for the comment. Re Camstudio, does it play in both IE and Firefox? I believe it only plays in one of the two browsers, which was a showstopper for me. Michael, thanks for the comment. Re Camstudio, does it play in both IE and Firefox? I believe it only plays in one of the two browsers, which was a showstopper for me.

]]> By: Michael http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-138030 Michael Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:49:15 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-138030 Great write up Tom. I used Captivate 2 for a while, creating flash demos, but recently switched to using the freeware Camstudio and a magnifier tool. My videos struck a cord and there is interest is creating slicker videos, quickly. Currently I am evaluating the latest Captivate and Camstudio for use in my company. Your blog entry pretty much sums up my feelings and pushed me into the Camtasia camp. Post production issues aside, we have no need for interactive training (a Captivate win), just record and post to YouTube and our website. Your kid(s) in the background made my day, it is exactly like that around here. :) Great write up Tom.

I used Captivate 2 for a while, creating flash demos, but recently switched to using the freeware Camstudio and a magnifier tool. My videos struck a cord and there is interest is creating slicker videos, quickly.

Currently I am evaluating the latest Captivate and Camstudio for use in my company. Your blog entry pretty much sums up my feelings and pushed me into the Camtasia camp.

Post production issues aside, we have no need for interactive training (a Captivate win), just record and post to YouTube and our website.

Your kid(s) in the background made my day, it is exactly like that around here. :)

]]> By: Fluke Ti25 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-137359 Fluke Ti25 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:22:40 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-137359 Great features with the zoom and pan, best of all this program is extremly easy to use Great features with the zoom and pan, best of all this program is extremly easy to use

]]> By: robert http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-134686 robert Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:59:53 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-134686 Zoom and pan is a great feature. But if it doubles viewing time no one will watch the entire video. roberts last blog post..<a href="http://houston-texas-apartments.org/?p=44" rel="nofollow">Houston Medical Center Apartments</a> Zoom and pan is a great feature. But if it doubles viewing time no one will watch the entire video.

roberts last blog post..Houston Medical Center Apartments

]]> By: Real Deal http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-133900 Real Deal Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:34:08 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-133900 I agree that ease of use is of prime importance but "zoom and pan" is an excellent feature for novices! Camtasia gets my vote. Real Deals last blog post..<a href="http://www.seoadviser.info/seo-adviser/real-estate-search-engine-optimization" rel="nofollow">Real Estate search engine optimization</a> I agree that ease of use is of prime importance but “zoom and pan” is an excellent feature for novices! Camtasia gets my vote.

Real Deals last blog post..Real Estate search engine optimization

]]> By: Arther http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-133672 Arther Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:49:01 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-133672 Camtasia definitely wins me over. Arthers last blog post..<a href="http://artherling.com/?p=3">How to Choose the Realtor Who Will Really SELL Your House</a> Camtasia definitely wins me over.

Arthers last blog post..How to Choose the Realtor Who Will Really SELL Your House

]]> By: tax liens http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-133276 tax liens Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:04:56 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-133276 What is you view on the recent real estate tax lien changes in government? I feel it opens up a huge change for people looking to make a substantial income. Thanks What is you view on the recent real estate tax lien changes in government? I feel it opens up a huge change for people looking to make a substantial income.
Thanks

]]> By: Andrew - Houston Apartments http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/comment-page-1/#comment-133123 Andrew - Houston Apartments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:49:42 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/02/camtasia-versus-captivate-thinking-about-screen-real-estate-problems-in-video-captures/#comment-133123 Its great to see there is a tool like this for users. Screens are so small on some of these mobile phones as you point out. As more and more people buy these phones with internet capabilities this is a great resource. Its nice to be able to zoom in and really see detail. Its great to see there is a tool like this for users. Screens are so small on some of these mobile phones as you point out. As more and more people buy these phones with internet capabilities this is a great resource. Its nice to be able to zoom in and really see detail.

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