Screen Video Recording Software for MAC

Joe_TS · 07-09-2008, 08:26 AM

Hi guys!
Not sure if I got the right thread..=)

I've got the following issue. I need the software for Macintosh that can record video from the desktop and then save it in SWF format (actually html + swf).
One of the main points is an ability to add comments to the recorded file, so I can create the video tutorials with the explanations.

So, I'm searching for the soft which is close to Instant Demo ( http://www.instant-demo.com) but this one works only for Windows.

If anyone could help me with this, I'd appreciate.

Thank you.

**koala** · 07-09-2008, 09:46 AM

Hi Joe, welcome to TSF

Copernicus (freeware)

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Copernicus has been redesigned from the ground up to bring you the easiest screen capture and movie capture available. It features the ability to capture movies directly to ram, offering higher framerates than possible with other programs. Once you are done recording your movie, you can export to any video format that QuickTime supports, including MPEG-4.

I can't find any Mac screen capture programs that records straight to SWF, so you might need to convert the captured video with something like Video2SWF.

Joe_TS · 07-10-2008, 11:20 AM

koala,
Thanks for your response!

I've tried this one but it saves the captures like a series of images but this not the main point...

There is no possibility to add comments to the video...and I need this.

Found one more: Screen Movie Recorder.dmg, it saves the video into uncompressed MOV and then I compress it to mp4 format. But I cannot add the necessary screen tips with this video either...

Is there a soft that can do all of this and save into SWF at all?

Banks009 · 02-03-2009, 10:47 PM

I have searched the software you mentioned a few monthes ago but can not find the right one for Mac. I have got a screen recorder with an ability to add explanations to the recorded file and it can publish the file as *swf and *html. But this one DemoCreator is only for Windows. Wish you good luck.

**zuluclayman** · 02-03-2009, 11:42 PM

If you can get the screen capture OK but not the ability to add comments (voiceover) then you could import your screen capture video into iMovie and add the voiceover there using the inbuilt mic (still going to have to convert to .swf using a converter)- long way around I know but in the absence of other suggestions.......

Joe_TS · 02-04-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Banks009

I have searched the software you mentioned a few monthes ago but can not find the right one for Mac. I have got a screen recorder with an ability to add explanations to the recorded file and it can publish the file as *swf and *html. But this one DemoCreator is only for Windows. Wish you good luck.

Unfortunately, I'm searching the one for MAC, cause for Win I found InstantDemo - this software suits my needs best.

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Originally Posted by zuluclayman

If you can get the screen capture OK but not the ability to add comments (voiceover) then you could import your screen capture video into iMovie and add the voiceover there using the inbuilt mic (still going to have to convert to .swf using a converter)- long way around I know but in the absence of other suggestions.......

If I need a lot of demos, I think this case won't be so good, cause will take a lot of time...

**zuluclayman** · 02-04-2009, 04:12 AM

Have a look here - special on for two more days

Studio would be the one for you - does Mac and Linux.

Banks009 · 03-13-2009, 03:51 AM

I check the screen recording software for mac, there are some available:
1. snapz pro
2. Screenium
3. IShowU
4. ScreenFlow

Some friends of mine are trying screenFlow.

Joe_TS · 08-20-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks to everybody for your answers!

As I still have not found the appropriate soft for my needs I'm doing in the following way:

- record a video to .mov format via Snapz Pro
- copy .mov file to PC
- open Instant Demo software
- open the video using any player (quick time or any other)
- select the screen area with a video
- create a regular demo using Instant Demo software
- add comments

and get the SWF file (much less than original .mov file) with comments and hotspots (instant demo software)!

Maybe it will be useful for other guys! Good luck!

Banks009 · 08-22-2009, 03:48 AM

Well, so you combine two screen recorder together...
Record the audio with snapz pro and edit the recording with instant demo...

07-09-2008, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joe_TS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP SP2	Screen Video Recording Software for MAC Hi guys! Not sure if I got the right thread..=) I've got the following issue. I need the software for Macintosh that can record video from the desktop and then save it in SWF format (actually html + swf). One of the main points is an ability to add comments to the recorded file, so I can create the video tutorials with the explanations. So, I'm searching for the soft which is close to Instant Demo ( http://www.instant-demo.com) but this one works only for Windows. If anyone could help me with this, I'd appreciate. Thank you.

07-10-2008, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joe_TS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP SP2	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC koala, Thanks for your response! I've tried this one but it saves the captures like a series of images but this not the main point... There is no possibility to add comments to the video...and I need this. Found one more: Screen Movie Recorder.dmg, it saves the video into uncompressed MOV and then I compress it to mp4 format. But I cannot add the necessary screen tips with this video either... Is there a soft that can do all of this and save into SWF at all?

02-03-2009, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Banks009 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win XP	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC I have searched the software you mentioned a few monthes ago but can not find the right one for Mac. I have got a screen recorder with an ability to add explanations to the recorded file and it can publish the file as swf and html. But this one DemoCreator is only for Windows. Wish you good luck.

02-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
zuluclayman Design Team Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 3,049 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC If you can get the screen capture OK but not the ability to add comments (voiceover) then you could import your screen capture video into iMovie and add the voiceover there using the inbuilt mic (still going to have to convert to .swf using a converter)- long way around I know but in the absence of other suggestions....... __________________ AutoGordianKnot Audacity K-Lite codec pack Irfan View GSpot TSF Photographer's Corner

02-04-2009, 04:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
zuluclayman Design Team Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 3,049 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC Have a look here - special on for two more days Studio would be the one for you - does Mac and Linux. __________________ AutoGordianKnot Audacity K-Lite codec pack Irfan View GSpot TSF Photographer's Corner

03-13-2009, 03:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Banks009 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win XP	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC I check the screen recording software for mac, there are some available: 1. snapz pro 2. Screenium 3. IShowU 4. ScreenFlow Some friends of mine are trying screenFlow.

08-20-2009, 09:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joe_TS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP SP2	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC Thanks to everybody for your answers! As I still have not found the appropriate soft for my needs I'm doing in the following way: - record a video to .mov format via Snapz Pro - copy .mov file to PC - open Instant Demo software - open the video using any player (quick time or any other) - select the screen area with a video - create a regular demo using Instant Demo software - add comments and get the SWF file (much less than original .mov file) with comments and hotspots (instant demo software)! Maybe it will be useful for other guys! Good luck! Last edited by Joe_TS; 08-20-2009 at 09:33 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Banks009 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win XP	Re: Screen Video Recording Software for MAC Well, so you combine two screen recorder together... Record the audio with snapz pro and edit the recording with instant demo...