Next Up: The search for a free (or even low-cost?) option for creating on-line quizzes… It is also good practice to run an antivirus program (which may also be available for free through your company IT group or your personal Internet Service Provider). Minimize the risk of accidentally installing malware or a virus onto your computer by using trusted download sites (such as CNET, etc.). provides links to download the current Windows and Mac versions, as well as FAQs and helpful tips on using the product. If nothing else, the price-point of Camtasia (~$299), Captivate (~$799 $299 upgrade), and similar programs mean that a thorough review of their free trial versions is warranted before making an investment. On the other hand, Jing may be everything you need for short informal video clips. NOTE: From my personal experience, I would say that Jing is fine for screen captures, but the extra features in SnagIt are well worth the cost (~$50). If you don’t have ready access to a media server-and don’t want to post your material on YouTube- is a great way to be able to share your material quickly and easily. On the other hand, if you are trying to create a more narrative piece, you’ll be better served by a full-fledged video capture tool, such as Camtasia or Captivate.Īnother plus related to using Jing is that it includes free hosting through (2 GB storage, 2 GB bandwidth/month). Even if your topic requires more demonstration time, you may be better served (from a learning & education standpoint) by breaking your material down into chunks of less than five minutes each. If you are presenting a technical “how-to” five minutes is a lot of viewing time for a given task. Honestly, that’s a pretty reasonable limitation. One limitation specifically noted by the manufacturer is that Jing video clips can’t be longer than five minutes. Jing is useful for any basic screen captures, and for short & basic video clips. You can go back and do another take, but you can’t go to the editing room. Think of it this way: If Jing were a sitcom, it would be “filmed before a live studio audience”. The screen capture functionality allows you to create short clips with audio, but does not allow for on-screen annotations or much in the way of editing. Jing allows you to easily capture “snapshots” of all or part of your computer screen and to annotate your screen capture with text and basic graphics. Jing is available in versions for both the Windows and MAC OS X operating systems. There is even a Jing Pro version which–while not adding much in the way of additional functionality-provides the advantage of removing the Jing branding/logos from your recorded product. You might want to think of it as a combined “light” version of these products. This tool is a freeware offering by TechSmith, the makers of SnagIt (screen capture) and Camtasia (screen video capture) software. Item: Jing, Screen Capture & Video Capture Joe’s Guide to Free eLearning Tools: Jing Posted by jmullock in e-Learning Tools.
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