Desktop Capture Software

[Dancook]

I was sure Adobe.com had some software which recorded your desktop movements so you could create tutorials on how to use software.

I've looked through the list of Adobe.com products and I can't work out which one it might be, if it is listed.

As well as finding which one it was, I'm also looking for alternative solutions, so if anyone knows of one, or knows the name of the Adobe software which does it?

Thanks, Dan

 

[acid007]

Adobe Captivate springs to mind, i have never used it.

Sid

 

[Deadringers]

i know fraps can record games...not sure if it will work as well to do just desktop stuff

 

[Singh400]

Pretty sure it is Adobe Captivate. I've used Techsmith's Camtasia Studio in the past.

 

[Dancook]

Adobe Captivate springs to mind.

sid

Thanks, I looked at that..but the features didn't describe what I thought it did.

Now I've just noticed the page title for captivate says 'Screen Recording' which sounds right. but still the features don't describe this functionality.. or I'm going blind.

 

[Garf]

I use a screen grab package called Snagit 8, and that has a video capture utility built in.

 

[Dancook]

Thanks I've tried something called camstudio for now, it's free and hopefully it will serve it's purpose.

 

[Chadford]

A friend has used this...

Jing | Add visuals to your online conversations

...may be worth looking at as well?

 

[Shoka]

I use Snapz Po X on the Mac, not sure about PC compatibility, so could be of no use at all, unless you are using a Mac?

 

[Dancook]

Using a PC, but thanks for the suggestions.

 

[happyeric]

It must be Adobe Captivate.

Except Camtasia, here is another alternative for you: Demo Creator. It is good for making software tutorials, Website demos and instructional videos.