Screen Capture Video Software?

buzzsmith · Post by **buzzsmith** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:46 am

I have a graphics anomaly within DP in regards to oddly appearing patch lists that I want to share for possible resolution or input.

I could do a simple screenshot, but what software is available to easily capture 10-25 seconds of on screen activity?

I demoed MacVCR but it's playback is very jittery...could be user error!

Thanks...

Buzzy

buzzsmith · Post by **buzzsmith** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:56 am

Well, I found "Screen Mimic" but it's $65.00...

Frodo · Post by **Frodo** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:08 am

I don't have this, but a couple of people I know swear by it, and it's $30:

http://www.softwarecasa.com/voila-mac-s ... pture.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If that seemed like a lame recommendation, one of the people is a member here. I'll drop a note to see if he'd chime in with a first-hand review.

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:08 am

Snapz Pro. It's not cheap either but I bought it and I've used to for some of the movies I've posted here.

http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good thing is, I think there's a demo period where you can use it to try it out. That might be long enough for you to make the movie of the problem you're describing.

stephentayler · Post by **stephentayler** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:24 am

Snapz Pro.... it is just so useful.....

I use it to capture visualisers in iTunes for use as visuals for large LED screen installations for live gigs, and it is brilliant.... worth every penny/cent!!!

Cheers

Stephen

buzzsmith · Post by **buzzsmith** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:14 pm

James Steele wrote:Snapz Pro. It's not cheap either but I bought it and I've used to for some of the movies I've posted here.

http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good thing is, I think there's a demo period where you can use it to try it out. That might be long enough for you to make the movie of the problem you're describing.

Thanks!
Downloaded and when get back to the studio I'll check out the manual and see if I can capture a short video of the graphics issue.

Then I need to see how to post it or create a link to it's location.

Buzzy

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zed · Post by **zed** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:18 pm

I like Viola, but I don't know if it is the best. I picked it up for $20 (or less) in a promotion earlier this year. My main complaint is that I can't trim or edit video before exporting it. Can you do this with Snapz Pro?

I would like a video capture software program where I can immediately REMOVE portions in the middle of a clip, and then trim the beginnings and ends without having to export the capture and go through hoops.

Any recommendations on the quickest way to cut video from the middle of an existing clip? I tried using iMovie, and then gave up before I had figured it out.

buzzsmith · Post by **buzzsmith** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:55 pm

Reasonable success...

http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... =1&t=44202" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks!

Buzzy

rodger1811 · Post by **rodger1811** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:28 pm

ScreenFlow is really good!http://www.telestream.net/screen-flow/overview.htm

Dan Worley · Post by **Dan Worley** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:48 pm

A little late, but you can do screen recording with Quicktime Player 10. File > New Screen Recording.

c-ya,

Dan Worley

uney · Post by **uney** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:50 pm

as for me I prefer to use Macvide ScreenCap ( http://www.macvide.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) ...

Frodo · Post by **Frodo** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:22 am

Dan Worley wrote:A little late, but you can do screen recording with Quicktime Player 10. File > New Screen Recording.

c-ya,

Dan Worley

I'm glad you said that, Dan. We've long taken for granted what OSX has to offer without realizing all that it has to offer. It may not do "everything", but it may do enough-- and that may be a lot more than people realize at first glance.

zed · Post by **zed** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:45 am

Frodo wrote:
Dan Worley wrote:A little late, but you can do screen recording with Quicktime Player 10. File > New Screen Recording.
I'm glad you said that, Dan. We've long taken for granted what OSX has to offer without realizing all that it has to offer. It may not do "everything", but it may do enough-- and that may be a lot more than people realize at first glance.

I just tried it out, but unless I am missing something, you cannot choose an area of the screen to capture... it captures the full screen. That is not very useful when you are just trying to zero in on something particular, like a YouTube video, or whatever else.

With Viola you draw a marque around the area of the screen you want to capture before you start recording. That's definitely essential for keeping file sizes small and subject matter to the point.

buzzsmith · Post by **buzzsmith** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:11 am

Dan Worley wrote:A little late, but you can do screen recording with Quicktime Player 10. File > New Screen Recording.

c-ya,

Dan Worley

Well, I'll be!

Just tried it...the resolution is not quite as sharp as the live screen, but it'll certainly do.

Buzzy

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