1. CamStudio Technology Elizabeth Borden Julia Halfyard Freddie Mills

2. What is CamStudio?  A technology that is capable of streaming free videos through recording all screen and audio activity on a computer.  Creates AVI files using a SWF Producer AV1 files are audio-video files SWF is a shock-wave file which creates animated vector graphics

3. History  Originally designed as an open source in 2001 by RenderSoft.  An updated version (version 2.1) was created in 2003 by eHelp Corporation.  The current version (version 2.0) was released in 2007 as a free software.

4. Possible Uses of CamStudio  Create demonstration videos for software programs.  Create video tutorials for school or university classes.  Create informational videos for marketing.  Record tricks and techniques of using other software programs so you will not forget how to use them.

5. Features and Benefits of CamStudio  Add screen captures to audio recordings  No cost associated  Supports sound recording  Create different outputs of videos including email, DVDs, CDs etc  There is a help button if you are uncertain about something  Small file size  French Version available

6. Limitations  Some computers may experience problems when trying to view videos on certain web browsers. Ex. Firefox, Netscape  May cause issues with computer’s memory and have to reboot computer  Once you create your video you cannot edit the video

7. CamStudio in Action  Here is a link to a CamStudio tutorial to see how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kiug3H3c4gk

8. Resources  CamStudio Open Source retrieved from www.camstudio.org www.camstudio.org  Review of CamStudio retrieved from www.screencastingsoftware.com www.screencastingsoftware.com  CamStudio (Freeware/Windows) retrieved from http://all-streaming-media.com