How to Record Live, Streaming Internet Video Using Camtasia Studio

[BlueSquares]

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.

[globalpro]

Hi,

Is this the codec you recommended in the other thread?

Thanks,

John

[BlueSquares]

Sure is, John.

Originally Posted by globalpro

Hi,

Is this the codec you recommended in the other thread?

Thanks,

John

[globalpro]

OK,

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

Thanks,

John

[Andy W]

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

[RiorWar]

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]

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]

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.