Basics: Recording Your Screen

Basics: Recording Your Screen

Cameras aren't the only way to capture video! This course covers a few reasons why you might want to record your screen and some tips and tricks to help you get ready to capture your computer.

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About this instruction

There are times you might want to make a video by recording the action on your computer screen. This includes software demos or tutorials, technical support how-tos, web camera video, and more. To get started creating high-quality screen recording videos, all you need is your computer and a microphone. 

This course covers the basics of how to record the screen and covers some tips and tricks to set you up for screencasting success. 

Information16 min

  • Content
  • Video: Recording Your Screen 7 min
  • Getting Crisp, Clear Screen Video 5 min
  • 14 Best Practices and Tips for Screencasting 3 min
  • Quiz
  • Check Your Knowledge 2 min
  • Once You're Finished with the Course
  • Feedback - Tell Us What You Think
  • Recommended Courses & Return to Course Catalog

About this instruction

There are times you might want to make a video by recording the action on your computer screen. This includes software demos or tutorials, technical support how-tos, web camera video, and more. To get started creating high-quality screen recording videos, all you need is your computer and a microphone. 

This course covers the basics of how to record the screen and covers some tips and tricks to set you up for screencasting success. 

Information16 min

  • Content
  • Video: Recording Your Screen 7 min
  • Getting Crisp, Clear Screen Video 5 min
  • 14 Best Practices and Tips for Screencasting 3 min
  • Quiz
  • Check Your Knowledge 2 min
  • Once You're Finished with the Course
  • Feedback - Tell Us What You Think
  • Recommended Courses & Return to Course Catalog