How Can I Take a Video Clip of DVD Software?
Using a screen capture program allows you to record a video clip of any software or computer action that occurs on-screen. DVD software can be challenging to use, and creating a screen capture of a certain task or step is an excellent method of sharing the knowledge of the program with others or for your own reference at a later date. Multiple software programs are on the market to help you capture a video clip of your DVD software.
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Open the DVD software you wish to capture a video of on your computer and turn off any background noise. When you begin to capture the video, the microphone on your computer automatically records your narration as you walk people through the operation of the DVD software.
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Open the screen capture software you have chosen to create your video. A wide variety of software programs exist on the market that help you capture the on-screen video as you work through a task in your DVD software. A comprehensive list and analysis of screen capture software can be found at TopTenReviews.com. Understand your needs and the frequency of your screen captures prior to selecting a program. Some free programs, such as Jing, allow you to capture five-minute intervals of video and transmit them using the Internet. This works well for informing clients or colleagues of a quick computer task, but is not ideal for an in-depth software tutorial. Several more robust programs are available, such as Telestream's ScreenFlow or Inbit's FullShot Professional, that enable you to capture longer videos in a variety of video file formats.
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Designate the desired recording area on your monitor. Before recording, your program prompts you to show what area should be captured. If using Jing, click the "Create Video" button at the bottom of the monitor, and the program places a transparent gray screen over the computer display. Hold down and drag the mouse across the screen and the screen clears, showing the recording space on your monitor.
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Press "Record" on your screen capture software. Try to keep your recording workspace as small as possible, as recording a larger space requires more processing power and may slow down your computer.
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Wait until the program prompts you to begin speaking or working in the program being recorded. Some programs use a countdown method to indicate when recording will begin and when the microphone will be active.
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Begin using the DVD software in the desired manner to record your screen capture. Narrate your actions in a clear and concise manner. Keep your on-screen actions to a minimum so the audience can follow your actions in a fluent manner.
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Click "Stop" when finished with the screen capture and allow the program to save and process your video. Most programs create a compressed video file of your screen capture for use on the Web or a mobile device.
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Open the video in your computer's playback program and double-check your work.
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Save the file to your computer hard drive for archival purposes. The capture program produces a video file of your screen work, and the final format depends on the type of software you choose and its exporting process. If your videos are going on the Web, be sure to choose a compressed video format, such as an MPEG or Flash FLV, for easy uploading and playback online.
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Tips & Warnings
If this video will be used in a tutorial capacity, create a list of steps to follow and key points to make while walking your audience through the use of the program.
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