Spencer Jones

I am planing to do some video tutorials for an upcoming product, what's the best software for high quality video tutorials.

I would like to know what's commonly used in high ticket product launches ?

Thanks...

phmoisan

I, too, am interested in the answers you will get.

Sorry I couldn't provide any info.

Philippe

Chad Heffelfinger

I think for the most part you will find people use Camtasia. TechSmith | Camtasia Studio, Screen Recorder Software, Home

Spencer Jones

I am planning to buy an iMac next week. Would like to know what software the Gurus are using to create high ticket video tutorials in Mac. Is it just powerpoint and screenflow ? Or is there any advanced softwares available that can add effects?

Thanks...

Rich Struck

You'll probably want to use Keynote instead of PowerPoint and yes, Screenflow is awesome.

Spencer Jones

Superb... Just watched the overview video of keynote from Apple site. It looks impressive... And it's included in iWork package... Thanks...

Trucker

Holla,

Do you people have heard about TrafficGeyser, its a great software helpful to learn video editing & making.

This software is mostly used for sharing & uploading of desired videos to the relevant sites by the marketers in order to promote their products & services by using video tutorials.

It is also SEO friendly & accepts relevant keywords, Tags & Meta Tags including description to the topic.

Use it for a trial at 1USD & make the better usage of your marketing skills

staphen

like in the Photoshop Video Tutorials we shared with you? Thanks to screencasting software, anyone

abarton

I use a Imac and use Powerpoint and Screenflow. Both are awesome! Highly recommended

HorseStall

I like Camtasia for video tutorials, its not inexpensive though.

Spencer Jones

Hey... I checked out your websites, they look cool... What software do you use for creating graphics, do you work on mac for graphic design works?

Thanks
Dr.Spencer Jones

Marty S

If you will be doing these videos on your Mac, then do NOT get Camtasia for Mac. Screenflow is much better and somehow manages to capture and render large files with ease.

I also use Keynote and Garageband in my video while in the assembly stage, then bring all of that into screenflow.

GL and let us know what Mac you get!

Spencer Jones

Thanks for the info. I am planing to buy a 27" iMac. How much will screenflow + keynote + garageband cost ?

Is there any other must have softwares ?

Thanks

ministerof

I am using a few add ons on firefox with my basic movie maker .. I found them working good.

Marty S

Garage band is included with Mac OS.

Keynote is part of iWorks and I think is about $80. You will need iWorks because that has all of your "Office" type software within it. Word processor, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentations.

Screenflow is $99 I believe and an instant download. If you are buying your Mac new, try and see if they (Mac store) will throw in iWorks 09 with your purchase.

Also, to use all of these programs, you might want to consider a 1 or 2 month membership at Lynda.com where you can access their full array of course, many of which are about screencasting and the products I mentioned here too. (I actually buy their annual membership every year because it saves a huge amount of money (and space) compared to buying instructional books.

Spencer Jones

Thanks Marty, Do you recommend any other softwares when you consider Mac for Internet marketing?

Thanks...

Howard008

Tools for creating video tutorials:
1. Screen recorder - DemoCreator: It enables you to make software instruction video from desktop recording.

2. PowerPoint and a PowerPoint to video converter: Make product brochure or introduction with PowerPoint first, and the convert the PowerPoint to video.

casius

I think best software is Screenflow with Powerpoint. Easy to use.

bigmoneydeals

Jing is pretty cool. Jing | Add visuals to your online conversations

UMS

Jing is OK if your presentations are less than 5 minutes.

Obviously a Mac has much better video tools out of the box.

For Windows users, it generally comes down to two options:

1. Camtasia - very popular and used by a lot of IMers. However it does cost $299

2. Camstudio - Free product which works very well, but not as featured as Camtasia.

IMChris

For Screencasts:
Windows: Camtasia and Powerpoint

Mac: Screenflow 99$ and Keynote 80$. Use the trial first, as a new version of iwork (mac office bundle by apple) is going to launch soon. You get the old version much cheaper now. Just google for iwork 09.

For Presentation Videos:
If you work a lot with Presentations ProfCast ProfCast - Welcome might also be something to get you started first!
Runs on Mac and Windows 60$

For Video Editing:
Windows Movie Maker and
iMovie are totally enough. They are both free!

vinug

You can try camstudio.

CamStudio - Free Screen Recording Software

It is a free open source software for doing screen recording. It is excellent for video tutorials.
There is an extension available which offers good clarity for video recording.

OpenBookSupport

There is online tools such as Screenr but for desktop I use ScreenFlow

swiminsoda

I want to do some video tutorials with ppt and self narrated audio. I used Camstudio before and found that it's limitations include not having a zoom in and out feature whilst recording, which made it slightly difficult to see clearly some parts. I am looking for another software with that feature or any alternatives to Camtasia at a more affordable price.

Anyone tried Desktop Video Recorder, Total Screen Recorder, Litecam or Wondershare Demo Creator?

Jarrod Morris

I won't be the first to share these solutions but if you're looking for social proof, Keynote and Screenflow.

swiminsoda

Not looking at Mac software, just affordable PC software.

LaunchGal

Here are a few favorites, and free solutions!

For PC, you might try BB Flashback Screen Recorder - It has a free version as well as two more full featured versions.

The zoom and pan you are seeking is however, only in the Pro version [$199]

Here is their website: BB FlashBack - Features

I haven 't tried it yet, but have heard good reviews from a few folks.

I am primarily mac based, and concur - Powerpoint or keynote with Screenflow are fantastic.

If you don't have a presentation software, and want to save some $:
The 'powerpoint' like software in Open Office can work well in lieu of keynote or powerpoint. And its free and both PC/Mac compatible. Its online here: OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

lamberw

TechSmith Camtasia for the PC. Made most of my screen capture tutorial products were created with this software. Really easy to use.