Screen animation capture software 1

[iolair]

I'm working on a project to teach users about Office. I want to create mini-movies of how to do things by capturing my own screen. This way I can show the users how to do certain functions in Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and mostly Powerpoint. I think Powerpoint has this capability, but I can't find it. Has anyone ever tried this? I've done Powerpoint and Word using static screen shots, but somehow, the information doesn't transfer to the user's brains that way, and I think animation would be better.

Thank you.

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[osx99]

I'm unsure about PowerPoint capability so someone else could probably help. However, this is a really good free tool that allows you to record your screen and playback with a very small filesize.

http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/BBFlashBack_FreePlayer.aspx

 

[MasterRacker]

I've used CamStudio before. Worked well for exact;ly what you're describing.

http://camstudio.org/

Jeff
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[iolair]

Thanks! Both look great. I'll give them both a try.

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[fisheromacse]

+1 for camstudio!

 

[MakeItSo]

Thanks for that CamStudio advice.
Just downloaded it. It's much better for animated documentation than SnagIt!


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[almir]

You can also try Wink. It works perfectly to me.

http://www.debugmode.com/wink/

 

[iolair]

Thanks to everyone. Great tips! Now, to get the content done.

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[sxschech]

There's also JING

http://www.techsmith.com/jing/free/