In order to create your own video tutorial / demos / video training you must have a screen video capture and sound recorder software. I have done searching for the software, many of them are commercial software, and so far I just found two freeware for capturing computer’s screen, which named Freez Screen Video Capture and the other one is CamStudio Desktop Screen Recorder. Not only free, this tool is also light, so it can run smoothly even on slow computer. The setup file is only 772KB and needs 1.2 MB on installation. Moreover it has a simple interface, easy to use, comes with hotkeys and some necessary features for screen video capturing and sound recording.
By using Freez Screen Video Capture you can record your computer screen activities. Any parts, objects, your activities and cursor movements will be recorded. You can also record / add the background sounds (or music) or using your microphone to explain the screen activities. On the option menu you can select the capture region; adjust the video quality and formats; audio formats and volume; Hotkeys for Record/Pause, Stop/Cancel; record cursor; and minimize on start recording option.
How to Use Freez Screen Video Capture? From the main interface, click record button or use record/pause hotkey (F7) to start and select the screen area. The tool will immediately record the selected screen area and the background sound. Press Stop/Cancel hotkey (F8) to stop. Next you can save your clip as .avi video. If you create some clips and want to combine them into one video file you can use Windows Movie Maker or any video editor / video joiner such as Daniusoft Free Video Converter.
This freeware is compatible with all Windows OS (win 7, Vista, XP, 2003,…) Download Freez Screen Video Capture and sound recorder. The software is totally free!
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Good Stuff – Freez software! Can record 5 mins video without hanging.
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