When selecting such an application, users have a variety of tools that are readily available (Captivate, Connect, Camtasia, Quick Screen Recorder, etc...) but, at some cost.
CamStudio (Open Source) is free streaming video software that will allow the user to record anything on their screen, from mouse movements to animations. (E.g. record a Google Earth expedition).
CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs).
Here are just a few ways you can use this software:
- You can use it to create demonstration videos for any software program
- Or how about creating a set of videos answering your most frequently asked questions?
- You can create video tutorials for school or college class
You can use it to record a recurring problem with your computer so you can show technical support people - You can use it to create video-based information products you can sell
- You can even use it to record new tricks and techniques you discover on your favourite software program, before you forget them
CamStudio (Open Source): http://camstudio.org/
