How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio

Jesus Perez · 09-18-2009, 02:53 PM

If want to capture streaming movies, flv's or video on your computer, Camtasia Studio can do it. No need for extra hardware.

However, there are a few minor tweaks you need to make.

Step 1: When you've launched the recorder, select Tools > Options.

Step 2: Change the settings to the following:

Step 3: The rest of the settings should work fine. If you don't hear audio in your recording, then change the source in the "Audio" tab shown in Step 2.

This will allow you to capture smooth, live streaming video with a smaller file size.

I made the mistake of using Techsmith's codec and ended up with a 6.2gb file for only 15 minutes of video footage. AND...the audio became corrupt after the 9 min mark. Apparently it's a known issue. I'm not happy about this...but I would like to help others along the way.

So, if you're planning on recording anything live on the internet, these are the settings that meshed well for me.

As usual...and it goes without saying...make sure you have permission to record.

Xvid codecs can be obtained here: http://www.xvid.org/Downloads.15.0.html
or
http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/

globalpro · 09-18-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi,

Is this the codec you recommended in the other thread?

Thanks,

John

Jesus Perez · 09-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Sure is, John.

Quote:

Originally Posted by globalpro

Hi,

Is this the codec you recommended in the other thread?

Thanks,

John

globalpro · 09-19-2009, 12:24 AM

OK,

If you don't mind, where can I get the codec and how does it install?

Thanks,

John

Andy W · 09-19-2009, 12:29 AM

Great Post!! Making videos directly off of your computer screen is an awesome way to help demonstrate your product. Keep um coming..
-Andy

RiorWar · 11-12-2009, 06:51 PM

Thx Blue, was looking all over for this kind of information, I didn't even find an answer funny enough on the camtasia forum, and i was not the only one there with the same question.

Oh and I'm new here

glad to be here.

davtom · 11-12-2009, 07:46 PM

Blimey, you'd think they'd get that right. After all, it's the core functionality of the product. For a $300 product, I would expect it to work right from the word go for its basic function.

I've used the free Camstudio in the past. It requires a bit of hacking around, but once you've done all that, it's quite good for video capture. You can then get other free tools like VirtualDub to do editing with. It's probably long-winded compared to Camtasia Studio, but it is an option.

John Cabral · 11-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Maybe I missed something here but if you are trying to record online video there are plugins for FF that will save what is playing on the page.

Dominic · 08-17-2010, 06:07 AM

you can also record audio using Macvide Audio Recorder.It's very quickly without any problems.

09-18-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
Jesus Perez Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 8 Thanks: 347 Thanked 976 Times in 487 Posts Social Networking	How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio If want to capture streaming movies, flv's or video on your computer, Camtasia Studio can do it. No need for extra hardware. However, there are a few minor tweaks you need to make. Step 1: When you've launched the recorder, select Tools > Options. Step 2: Change the settings to the following: Step 3: The rest of the settings should work fine. If you don't hear audio in your recording, then change the source in the "Audio" tab shown in Step 2. This will allow you to capture smooth, live streaming video with a smaller file size. I made the mistake of using Techsmith's codec and ended up with a 6.2gb file for only 15 minutes of video footage. AND...the audio became corrupt after the 9 min mark. Apparently it's a known issue. I'm not happy about this...but I would like to help others along the way. So, if you're planning on recording anything live on the internet, these are the settings that meshed well for me. As usual...and it goes without saying...make sure you have permission to record. Xvid codecs can be obtained here: http://www.xvid.org/Downloads.15.0.html or http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/
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09-19-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
globalpro John Burnette War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.E. USA Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 659 Thanked 208 Times in 175 Posts	Re: How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio OK, If you don't mind, where can I get the codec and how does it install? Thanks, John
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09-19-2009, 12:29 AM	#5
Andy W Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio Great Post!! Making videos directly off of your computer screen is an awesome way to help demonstrate your product. Keep um coming.. -Andy

11-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#6
RiorWar Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio Thx Blue, was looking all over for this kind of information, I didn't even find an answer funny enough on the camtasia forum, and i was not the only one there with the same question. Oh and I'm new here glad to be here.

11-12-2009, 07:46 PM	#7
davtom Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 48 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio Blimey, you'd think they'd get that right. After all, it's the core functionality of the product. For a $300 product, I would expect it to work right from the word go for its basic function. I've used the free Camstudio in the past. It requires a bit of hacking around, but once you've done all that, it's quite good for video capture. You can then get other free tools like VirtualDub to do editing with. It's probably long-winded compared to Camtasia Studio, but it is an option.

11-12-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
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08-17-2010, 06:07 AM	#9
Dominic Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio you can also record audio using Macvide Audio Recorder.It's very quickly without any problems.