Capture and Record Screen Content
A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration. | |
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Using ScreenCastify
This is a simple web-based solution which allows you to save your recordings directly to Google Drive.
- Adding the ScreenCastify Extension to Chrome: In the Chrome Browser, go to this page to add the the "Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder extension".
- Accessing ScreenCastify from Chrome: Once you've added ScreenCastify to Chrome, you will see the "Red Arrow" icon in your Chrome Extension Toolbar. Click on it, and sign in with Google.
- Set ScreenCastify to save recordings directly into Google Drive: In the main ScreenCastify menu, click on the "Hamburger Button" , select "Options", and select "Google Drive".
- Differences Between the free "Lite" version, and the paid "Premium" version: With the free "Lite" version of ScreenCastify, you can record up to 50 videos/month, up to 10 minutes in length each. screencastify.com details the differences between the versions. If you need any of the premium features of ScreenCastify, please submit a Support Ticket.
Using Screen Recording on a macOS Mojave and Catalina
Apple has made this super easy on macOS Mojave. Just press Command-Shift-5 or read this Apple support article on how it all works.
Using QuickTime on a Mac
This is a simple and fast way to record your screen on a Mac. QuickTime is already installed on your Mac, so all you need to do is open it, and follow these directions:
- Launch QuickTime Player and choose File, New Screen Recording
- Click the drop down menu next to the record button to select microphone options.
- Now when you click the record button, the screen will display these directions (for choosing what part of the screen you want to record).
- Once you're recording, you can stop recording by clicking the small "stop recording" button in your menu bar. It looks like this:
- Share your QuickTime recording by:
- File->Save
- Drag the saved file into Google Drive.
- The video will be processed by Google, and available for viewing, usually within 15 minutes. It will be available for download by the person you share it with immediately.
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