Screen Recording

ChrissyT88 · 20 Jul 2014 at 13:00

Hi, I need to make some 'tutorial' videos for a piece of software (not recoding gaming), but don't have a clue where to start. Can anyone recommend some software? Ideally, I need something that will allow me to only record a section of the screen / a single window - I don't really want to be editing videos afterwards. Thanks.

cypto · 20 Jul 2014 at 13:51

ChrissyT88 said:
I don't really want to be editing videos afterwards. Thanks.

If you can get over this and you have the hardware (Nvidia 600-700 series card) by far the best way is to use shadowplay in desktop record mode.

Failing that, Camtasia Studio or cam studio will fit you needs. Camtasia however isn't free hence the free alternative (cam studio).

stopper · 20 Jul 2014 at 15:55

I know Open Broadcaster was designed with gamers in mind, but you can use it for any thing, and it does it very well.
It is probably one of the very best pieces of software out there for recording and encoding on the fly.

Tom Martow · 20 Jul 2014 at 19:44

If you have an Nvidia card you can also use ShadowPlay for desktop recording.

snips86x · 20 Jul 2014 at 19:51

What about Adobe Captivate, you can get a trial for 30 days. Captivate will allow you to specify which monitor you want to record on and which open window/application.

EYEREX · 20 Jul 2014 at 23:11

Open Broadcaster

Steveocee · 21 Jul 2014 at 21:06

OBS (open broadcaster) is great for this. I've used it to do 2 maybe 3 tutorial videos outside of a game.

Lartyconshayo · 21 Jul 2014 at 22:10

VLC will do it. Assuming your window is fullscreen

http://www.howtogeek.com/120202/how...file-or-stream-it-over-the-internet-with-vlc/

Sighn · 22 Jul 2014 at 05:29

Open Broadcaster. Especially as you only want to record a section of the screen.

Hyburnate · 22 Jul 2014 at 05:35

Another vote for shadow play, absolutely wonderful piece of software. Love that you can record the last 5 minutes that have already gone with a press of a button, perfect for catching hackers

russell664 · 22 Jul 2014 at 10:37

I upvote the open broadcaster.

You can set all the bit rate to how you like, and exactly where you want to record too

And its free.

linktoinsanity · 22 Jul 2014 at 13:41

I just use FRAPS and record desktop. However there are plenty of other good suggestions in this thread.

ChrissyT88 · 22 Jul 2014 at 20:27

Thanks for all the replies - I'll check out OBS and some of the others mentioned. Unfortunately I have an ATI card, which rules out shadow play (unless there is an ATI equivalent?)