Screencasting

What is Screencasting?

Screencasting is simply recording your computer screen. It could be a software or game demo, a guide to a website or a how-to video. Screencasts commonly involve some sort of a voice-over, which can be added during the recording or later on in the editing or post-production process. 

Getting Started

What You Will Need

• Laptop/Computer

• Screen Capture Software (we recommend Clipchamp from the Microsoft 365 Suite)

• Microphone (e.g headset mic)

• Webcam (optional)

• A quiet room!

Before you press Record

• Prepare your content (e.g. script, PowerPoint slides)

• Select the right software for the job – i.e. one that minimizes the amount of work needed and provides a video in the format you can use.

Recording

• Select an appropriate working area on your screen (do your viewers need to see toolbars, menus, etc?)

• 1920x1080 is a good target size. 4K video will result in very large file sizes

• Record a short test to make sure your microphone recording is clear and loud

• Increase your font size if necessary (Ctrl & + in most browsers and applications)

• Alternatively, change the size of icons and texts by adjusting the display scale to 125% or 150%.

• Have your applications, windows, and/or webpages open and minimized to save unnecessary recording time.