Screencasting is the process of digital recording your computer screen output – This means whatever you do on your computer screen, can be easily recorded in digital format! These screencasts can also include Audio Narration, Music etc.
There are many paid/free softwares like Cam Studio, Camtasia Studio etc. available for creating High Definition [HD] Screencasts, but do you know you can also create High Definition [HD] Screencast/Record your Computer Screen Output online, without the need of any screencasting software and all within your browser?
Screencast-O-Matic allows you to create high definition screencasts/record your computer screen online. This software only requires JAVA applet to be installed on your system.
When this online application runs for the first time on your PC, you need to authorize the application in JAVA applet, when an authorization window pops-up. Without authorization, the application will not run, as it’s completely dependent on JAVA, so that it can run easily on any computer running Windows, MAC or Linux based Operating Systems (OS).
Note: We highly recommend you to use FireFox Web Browser, if you are using Internet Explorer (Any Version) or older version of any other Browser!
How to use Screencast-O-Matic?
1. Just go to Homepage of Screencast-O-Matic and look for Start Recording Button:
2. Click on Start Recording Button and you will be redirected to Screen Recording Page, after Java applet is successfully running and you have authorized Screencast-O-Matic to make use of Java applet on your PC.
3. Now wait for the Recorder Interface to load. Once it’s loaded, you will see following options on your screen:
Here you will see:
- Start/Stop Recording Button
- Volume Control Button
- Screen size options, which enables you to choose the size of your Computer Screen which you want to record/capture using Screencast-O-Matic Online Screen Recorder. The screen size options also includes options for creating Small HD (High Definition), Medium HD (High Definition) and Full HD (High Definition) Videos.
- Webcam On/Off Button – With this you can also start using your PC/Laptop Webcam instantly. Webcam recording will also be integrated to your Screencast
- Close Button
You can also Toggle Record/Pause using ALT+P button combination.
Free Features/Account of Screencast-O-Matic includes following features:
- 15 Minutes of HD Recording
- Free Hosting for 15 Minutes of Video
- Direct Upload to YouTube! in High Definition
- Export to MP4, AVI, FLV movie formats instantly
- Recording of Web Camera
While the features for Screencast-O-Matic Pro are as follows:
- No limit on Maximum Recording/Screencasting Time
- No Limit on Hosting
- Direct Upload to YouTube! in High Definition
- Export to MP4, AVI, FLV movie formats instantly
- Recording videos from your PC/Laptop/Netbook Web Camera
- NO Watermark on Screencast Video
- Password Protected Screencasts
- Use Screencast-O-Matic outside browser!
- Free Direct Editing Tools for your Screencast/Recorded Screen Videos
- Free Scripts
- Advanced Recorder Control
While writing this post Screencast-O-Matic Pro costs only $12 per Year – Indeed it’s a steal deal!
No doubt, Screencast-O-Matic is a great online tool for creating High Definition [HD] Screencasts/Recording your PC/Laptop Screen Output instantly! Check out THESE VIDEOS created using Screencast-O-Matic!