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I think that screencasting is recording of actions done on PC screen, but I am not sure. Am I right?

And if I am right, what is the best free software for it because I am a video editor and my friends want to know how I do it. I want to record it and show them.

Osama
2010-08-29 09:21:00
OK !
Jessica Cam W.
2010-08-29 05:00:00
Yes, screencasting is basically screenrecording. I'm into screencasting and here are my recommendations: Camstudio (open-source), which Tina already linked to.
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Screencast-O-Matic : High-quality web-based tool in case you're not planning on using it all the time Screenr : Another high-quality online tool which lets you instantly share screencasts on TwitterTina already linked to this article which explains them in detail.
Tina
2010-08-28 17:35:00
Osama,which operating system are you using?Below is a selection of MakeUseOf articles that may help you. Windows https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/camstudio-effective-screencasting-tool/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-simple-and-useful-screencasts-with-screencastle/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-screencasting-apps-for-creating-video-tutorials/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-tools-for-creating-screenshots-and-screencasts/ Mac https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/quick-screencasting-using-quicktime-x-in-mac-snow-leopard/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-screencasting-apps-for-creating-video-tutorials/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-alternative-screen-capture-tools-for-your-mac/ Online https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-a-screencast-pro-6-free-online-tools/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-fast-easy-online-screen-capture-tools/
General Tips https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-tips-getting-the-most-out-of-your-screencasts/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-great-how-to-video/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/screencast-manage-share-media-files/