[TriLUG] Instructional Video Capture Software

James Jones via TriLUG trilug at trilug.org
Mon Aug 8 10:13:18 EDT 2016


Has anyone mention KINO?

That is my favorite linux video editing software. Mind you, I am not
an expert in video editing, but it works for me.

jcj KK4VUS

On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Scott Chilcote via TriLUG
<trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> Hi LUGgers,
>
> My employer has been asked to provide some instructional videos that
> provide basic instruction on how to get started using some of our web
> applications.  These are to help our primary customer train new employees.
>
> ${BOSS} came to me and said to find a screen video capture product with
> the right bells and whistles.  I looked around and found no shortage of
> such products for Linux, e.g. recordMyDesktop, VLC, ScreenStudio, KRUT,
> Simple Screen Recorder, VocoScreen, Kazam, OBS, and more.
>
> Most of the recorders I've seen can limit the recording to a single
> window, which seems useful for web-application specific video capture.
> They don't support video editing, adding labels and callouts, etc., so I
> expect we'll need to use something like Cinelerra, OpenShot, and/or
> something else to clean up and add finishing touches.
>
> I mentioned the variety of free and open software I'd found for Linux to
> ${BOSS}, but he wasn't impressed.  He "isn't trying to save money"
> "wants something we all can easily use", "has useful features", and "has
> professional results".
>
> Being a total newb when it comes to this, I'm hoping there are trilug
> members who have experience they can share?
>
> I'm particularly interested in being able to add arrow pointers and
> callouts to the video, so that the voice-over can effectively identify
> product features.  Some animation relating to these wouldn't hurt.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
>    Scott C.
>
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> Scott Chilcote
> scottchilcote at ncrrbiz.com
> Cary, NC USA
>
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