This document provides an overview of screencasting and instructions for using the screencasting tool Screencast-o-Matic. It defines a screencast as a video recording of one's computer screen that can include narration, making it ideal for creating tutorials. Several screencasting tools are listed, including Screencast-o-Matic, which is then described in more detail. A five-step process for using Screencast-o-Matic is outlined, covering creating an account, starting a recording, publishing the recording, and viewing or sharing the finished screencast.

1. Getting Started with
Screencasting
Dr. Minnie Ladores
Fall 2013

2. What is a screencast?
A screencast, also known as a video screen
capture, is a recording of your computer
screen in video format. You can include
narration or a voiceover using a microphone,
so this is ideal for creating tutorials.

3. O A screenshot is an
image of a computer
screen.
O A screenshot is a
movie of changes
occurring on a
computer screen.
A screencast is
to a screenshot
as
a video is to a
photo.

4. Web 2.0 Tools for Screencasting
Screencast-o-
Matic
ScreenToaster
Jing

5. Screencast-o-Matic
What I like about this program is that you can write your
script first, record the narration on your script, and then
record your video. (Adding a script, however, is a Pro
feature.)
This feature is awesome in helping you plan your
screencast. It also helps save time in implementing
your screencast.
It is also very easy to edit your work on Screencast-o-
Matic.
When you’re done, you can either publish it on
Screencast-o-Matic web site or on YouTube.

6. Step 1: Go to Screencast-o-Matic.com
and watch the quick demo.
Watch the quick demo. It shows everything you need to know!

7. Step 2: Click login to sign up
for an account. 1. The
login link is
at the
upper right
hand
corner of
the screen.
2. Follow the
prompts to
register for a
free account.

8. Step 3: Start Recording!
Click on the
blue button
to launch
the recorder.

9. Click the red
button to start or
pause the
recording.
You can
change the
size of your
screencast.
You can
change the
size of your
screencast by
dragging the
squares.
You can
include a
video of
yourself.
Click X to
cancel
your
recording
.

10. Step 4: Publish your work.
Click on
Screencast-
o-Matic to
upload.
You can
also upload
it on
YouTube if
you have a
channel.
Or you can
save your
video on
your hard
drive.

11. … wait a few seconds for your
screencast to be published or
uploaded …

12. Step 5: Click on the blue link
to view your screencast.
This is also the link you’ll share
with others.

13. Enjoy!
If you have any questions, please send
me an email at mladores@frostburg.edu