Introduction
What you can learn in this course
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Exercise files
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1. An Overview of Screencasting
What is a screencast?
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When screencasting works best?
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Distribution outlets for screencasting
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2. Gearing Up for Screencasting
Choosing a microphone for screencasting
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Using a camera for screencasting
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Adding lights for screencasting
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Adding a backdrop to your screencasts
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A professional setup for screencasts
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3. Setting Your PC for Screencasts
Cleaning up your desktop for screencasts
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Cleaning up the Windows taskbar for screencasts
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Removing notifications and interruptions for screencasts
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Choosing the right screen resolution for screencasts
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Setting audio levels on your PC
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Enhancing your cursor
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4. Options for Recording Your Screen
Built-in tools for screencasting on a PC
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Free and affordable tools for screencasting on a PC
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Advanced tools for screencasting on a PC
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Hardware options for recording screens on a PC
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5. Planning Your Screencast
Mindmapping your topic
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Outlining your presentation
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Why scripting your screencast may be the wrong choice
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Preparing your presentation
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6. Recording Your Screencast
A checklist before your record a screencast
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Doing a test record
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Essential recording strategies for screencasting
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Keeping notes to help with post-production
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7. Editing Your Screencast
Built-in tools for editing a screencast on a PC
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Editing a screencast in your screencasting app
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Audio editing goals for screencasts
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Video editing goals for screencasts
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Exporting video to use in a traditional video editor
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8. Delivering Your Screencast
Exporting a screencast for the web
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Exporting a screencast for presentation software
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Exporting an archival copy of your screencast
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Conclusion
Additional learning
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Closing advice
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Ex_Files_Producing_Screencast_Video_PC.zip
(1.8 GB)