The document discusses screencasting, which is a digital recording of computer screen output that often includes audio narration. It explains why screencasting is useful for tasks like creating tutorials, capturing problems, and guided reference. The screencasting process involves preparing, recording the screen, exporting the video, editing, and sharing. Several screencasting tools are mentioned, and tips provided include practicing narration, speaking clearly, and exploring sharing options.

1. December 15, 2009T@sty Bytes:Screencasting Bake OffMichael C. SensibaNext Generation Librarianao9754@wayne.edu

2. What is Screencasting?A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ScreencastDecember 15, 2009

3. Why Screencast?Create demonstrations/tutorialsCapture and convert moviesCapture computer problemsOn-the-fly guided referenceDecember 15, 2009

4. The Screencasting ProcessPrepare to screencastRecord your screen activityExport what you’ve recordedEdit the video you’ve capturedShare your screencastDecember 15, 2009

5. Screencasting ToolsDecember 15, 2009

6. Screencasting TipsDo a walk-through first of all so you're practicedSpeak slowly and clearlyRecord the audio in a quiet roomDon't wiggle the mouse to highlight something, prefer to use an editor later to add highlights or spotlightsJust Do It - don't worry about it, just make a recording and repeat it if it wasn't good enough. Understand “audio & video engineering”Work with templatesUse “eye candy” to enhance learningLearn from other screencastsPractice narrationKeep original project filesExplore video sharing avenueshttp://thescreencastinghandbook.com/blog/screencasting-in-7-minutes-with-jing-workshop-at-barcamp-brighton-4/http://mashable.com/2008/10/22/how-to-master-screencasts/December 15, 2009

7. More on Screencastinghttp://delicious.com/msensiba/t@stybytes+screencastingMichael C. Sensibaao9754@wayne.eduDecember 15, 2009