JING SCREEN CAPTURE Anne Perorazio Information Resources Specialist UM Health Sciences Libraries

JING Free software for PCs & Macs to use for: – Image Capture – Screencasting

IMAGE CAPTURE Definition: Taking a snapshot or still image of an area or object on a computer screen.

SCREENCASTING Definition: Creating a video or “screencast” of activity on a computer screen with or without audio.

SCREENCASTS PROS SHOW don’t tell On demand 24/7 tutorials Engaging illustrations (YouTube)

SCREENCASTS USES Demonstrate computer problems to get help

SCREENCASTS USES Create video tutorials to answer a question or teach someone or remind yourself how to use a database, website, or software program

SCREENCASTS USES Provide audio and visual directions to a location

Free Screencasting Software Screenjelly Screenr ScreenToaster Jing

Screenjelly Pros Easy to use Web-based, no installation Quickly post video links to Twitter or Facebook

Screenjelly Cons Fullscreen recording only No recording shortcuts/hotkeys No editing Recording button only on Screenjelly homepage 3 minute limit

Screenr Pros Web-based recorder Select recording area option Plays on iPhones Upload to YouTube

Screenr Cons Must have Twitter account All screencasts are public No editing 16:9 ratio player - will get black bars when video is played if not recorded in 16:9 5 minute limit

ScreenToaster Pros Online screen recorder No duration limit Embed webcam Add subtitles Select screen area option for recording

ScreenToaster Cons No editing YouTube exporting does not support audio, subtitles or webcam 20 mb upload limit

Jing Pros Image & video capture Image editing tools Save captures on hard drive 2 GB of storage space and 2 GB monthly bandwidth Does not compress captures

Jing Cons Must download & install program to use Costs $ to record in YouTube format No video editing tools No subtitles 5 minute limit

How to get Jing Download from jingproject.com homepage and install

Jing/Screencast.com Account Must setup Screencast.com account to use Jing

Screencast.com 2 GB storage and monthly bandwidth Upload content other than Jing captures

Jing’s History Access Jing image & video captures in Jing’s History to view, share, edit (image only) or delete

Save Jing Captures to disk Jing image and video captures can be saved to a hard drive or flash drive for easy access

Jing Image Editor (screenshots) Image editor has tools to help SHOW something instead of telling when a video is not required (i.e. how you want a webpage changed)

Jing Image Editor (screenshots) Arrows, text boxes, frames and highlights, available in different colors, can be added to images (not videos) Png file format

Find the Jing Sun on the desktop. To see a video of this information using a Jing recording of a PowerPoint presentation with animations but no sound go to: Jing Screencasting Instructions – (Free version = swf format) 5 minute limit

Hover cursor over the Jing sun. Three option rays will appear.

Click far left Capture icon that looks like a plus sign to start a Video capture. (or use a capture hotkey)

Click on screen and drag yellow Cross Hairs to select capture area or click browser window to highlight and select it.

Hold Control key while dragging for 4:3 (Full-screen, i.e. 320x240, 640x480, 800x600) aspect ratio.

Hold Shift key while dragging for 16:9 (Widescreen, i.e. 640x360, 800x450, 960x540) aspect ratio.

Click Video Capture button to save selected area and to start recording.

Video captures will start with a 3 second countdown before recording begins. Make sure microphone is on if you want microphone audio.

Click pause button often to avoid gaps and errors. (PC preferences: Video hotkeys box: Pause = F8) This will save you time instead of redoing the entire video from the beginning.

Click stop button when finished with Video capture. (PC preferences: Video hotkeys box: Stop = F7)

Play video in Jing - Preview window.

Click Screencast.com button for a quick storage and shareable location.

Wait while video is uploading to Screencast.com.

Paste Screencast.com link to video capture in an to share.

Screencasting Tips 2) Prepare a script 4) PRACTICE 5) Pause Often 3) Keep it short & simple 1) Capture small recording area

Check out the following websites for more information on how to use Jing!

Jing Information Links Jing Site Jing Blog Making a screencast in the next 30 minutes using Jing Jing Help Center

Jing Information Links TechSmith Site The Visual Lounge Education Community Education Community Blog – Higher Ed search.cgi?blog_id=14&tag=Higher%20Ed&limit=20