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476971 2006-08-08 02:01:00 I wish to capture video straight off my PC screen and it seems that there are lot of programmes out there that will do it. I'd be grateful if someone could recommend a good and simple one for me - freeware or open source. I'd also like to be able to edit the captured video afterward. The sort of thing I am hoping for is something like a video version of Audacity, the open source audio editor which is brilliant.

Thanks

Baz
Basil (7748)
476972 2006-08-11 10:42:00 What sort of video are you trying to record? If for say a software 'how to' demo or presentation then the mighty Google-gods to the rescue:
www.google.co.nz (I found a good one a few weeks ago but have completely forgotten it's name & it's on my work PC sorry...). Haven't tried it myself but 'Wink' - www.debugmode.com - may be worth a go.

If you need a faster frame rate (ie: for a movie) it may take some more digging. If the case what source does the video have? ie: streaming, video via TV Tuner card, DVD...?
nicisace (7454)
476973 2006-08-11 13:11:00 I use RiverPast products for demonstration. You can only use it for a certain period of time before the trial expires (or use for certain times, or having limited video length, cannot remember what the trial's limitation exactly is).
It is good, you can choose whether to capture full screen, or a particular area / window, the compression method, framerate etc.
developer (4447)
476974 2006-08-11 20:56:00 Download Windows Media Encoder.
It has screen capture. I've used it for making tutorials.
You can capture in avi and edit it or to wmv for streaming or emailing.

Best thing is it's free :D

To edit it you could use moviemaker. Basic but will do the job.

Hope you have windows xp cause thats what you'll need to use it.
lazydog (148)
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