screencasting

TOOLS
[|Jing] (Mac or PC) (saves movie files as Flash (swf) and screenshot files as png) [|CamStudio] - Open Source (PC only - saves movie files as AVI or Flash (swf)) [|TipCam] (PC only - saves movies as FLV) [|ScreenToaster] (web-based (java), pc or mac) [|Screencast-o-Matic] (web-based (java), pc or mac)
 * __Free:__**

[|Camtasia Studio] (Movies, PC only) [|SnagIt] (Screen Captures, PC only) [|ScreenFlow] (Movies, Mac only) [|iShowU] (Movies, Mac only) [|SnapzPro] (Movies, Mac only)
 * __Paid:__**

TIPS

 * Use a good microphone
 * Consider using a script if you think you need it
 * Practice with as many 'takes' as needed
 * Get someone else to follow your screencast and give feedback
 * Focus on one short topic per movie - it's better to do five 2-minute screencasts as opposed to one 10-minute one
 * Quit any programs you don't need - creating/recording screencasts will push the limits of your computer
 * Don't forget to pay attention to the area in which you're recording - many screencasts only need to show a portion of the screen, so keep your mouse inside there if that's your approach!