Screen Capture Software for editing

[jbandy1]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a quality screen capture program?
I'm editing a video that shows a computer's user interface. I will be editing the screen capture video in with live action shots of people working on the computers. The screen capture files need to be high quality and editable in Adobe Premiere Pro. AVI files would be preferable in 1920x1080 at 30 fps.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks!

[Baldrick]

Mirillis Action.

[jbandy1]

Thanks. I've been testing it out and the quality is good! I can't seem to play any of the AVI files on other computers that do not have the action software installed. I wonder, is there a codec included in the software that allows playback? Not a huge deal because I have been able to convert the files to another format for playback on different machines. Do you know what codec this software uses when creating AVI files?

[pippas]

You might like to try the free version of THIS PROGRAM ?

Highly configurable, so you can capture with the codec of your choice. I get pretty good quality intraframe captures using the free HQX codec

[Baldrick]

Can you edit the Mirillis Action avi files directly in Adobe Premiere?

Or try NCH Debug Video Capture (as pippas mentions) or the free Open Broadcaster Software or https://www.videohelp.com/software/sections/desktop-screen-capture

[jbandy1]

Thanks for the recommendations! I've tried editing the files created from Action on 3 different computers but the only computer that accepted the files was the one that action was installed on. Not a huge deal as I can re-wrap the files to be used on any of the other computers. However, you guys did touch on something else I had a questions about. I can start a new thread if needed.

I'm also looking for a program like open broadcaster that allows you to record from a computer camera and microphone. We might be using a Mac or PC not sure which yet. Again. 1080p 30fps. I haven't tested open broadcaster yet but if the quality is good I'm willing to give it a try.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the recommendations! I've tried editing the files created from Action on 3 different computers but the only computer that accepted the files was the one that action was installed on. Not a huge deal as I can re-wrap the files to be used on any of the other computers. However, you guys did touch on something else I had a questions about. I can start a new thread if needed.

I'm also looking for a program like open broadcaster that allows you to record from a computer camera and microphone. We might be using a Mac or PC not sure which yet. Again. 1080p 30fps. I haven't tested open broadcaster yet but if the quality is good I'm willing to give it a try.

Camasia is good but the camrec files are huge. smaller when rendered to mp4. Moavi is like a cheaper version.I used it but the results seems a bit jerky at 25 fps. Maybe it was the source material. And a screenshot of my desktop seemed washed out. http://applian.com/replay-media-catcher/ is another but I do not like that is changes the colour scheme to win 7 basic temporarily or did with me

[jbandy1]

Hi Sounds,

I've tried Camtasia before and it didn't work well for me. I had a even harder time using the files that were recorded from it. I also found that the quality of the videos that it produced didn't work for our purposes. I haven't heard of the other two programs you mentioned, they might be worth a shot. Just really looking for a program that gives enough control over the source material (bit rate, resolution, fps, aspect, file type, audio and video codec) so it can be easily edited in a NLE afterward.

[Anonymous]

Hi Sounds,

I've tried Camtasia before and it didn't work well for me. I had a even harder time using the files that were recorded from it. I also found that the quality of the videos that it produced didn't work for our purposes. I haven't heard of the other two programs you mentioned, they might be worth a shot. Just really looking for a program that gives enough control over the source material (bit rate, resolution, fps, aspect, file type, audio and video codec) so it can be easily edited in a NLE afterward.

You get a lot of files if you want to use their player but you can make an mp4 alone from the camrec by unticking the box in the screenshot. The camrec is very big. I had a 10GB camrec to produce a 400MB mp4. Apologies if you know this

[pippas]

....Just really looking for a program that gives enough control over the source material (bit rate, resolution, fps, aspect, file type, audio and video codec) so it can be easily edited in a NLE afterward.

Use NCH Debut - http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/ - as suggested in posts #4 and 5

You can choose size, codec and format, so easy to create a file suitable for direct use in your NLE

[Anonymous]

I would not use debut or any NCH program.

http://nch.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/11948-debut-question/

https://www.reddit.com/r/24hoursupport/comments/1xlz0w/i_downloaded_and_installed_screen_capture/

[pippas]

Yeh, they do encourage you to upgrade (naturally enough!) but no other problems here. Good quality intraframe AVI captures..... YMMV...

Edit: I hadn't realised the Camtasia program you suggested wasn't freeware ..... $300??....for a screen capture program!

I think using Debut is probably a no brainer then....and no malware or adware, just a reminder each time you open to confirm you are not using it commercially...no big deal.

Open broadcast looks interesting, but captures as x.264, and default settings will produce a very poor quality file.. and you probably still need to convert to another format for easy editing in your NLE.

As an example of the capture quality I got, the file attached to post #1 in this thread: https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/375981-Creating-animated-titles-with-HTML5-and-CSS3?p=2424754 was made by screen capturing the CSS animation, as an AVI using Debut.

[Cauptain]

Best software for it : Mirillis Action!, like Baldrick first post.

Awesome record in 1080p@30 or 60fps. Easy and lowest resources too.

If not reader on your editor, just export using built in tool for MP4 editable on any editor avaliable.



Claudio

[pippas]

Best software for it : Mirillis Action!, like Baldrick first post.

I think you'll find the OP has already tried that software, and had problems with using the files....(see posts #3 and #6)

[Cauptain]

I think you'll find the OP has already tried that software, and had problems with using the files....(see posts #3 and #6)

Codec is FICV.

For play Action files in other PC, just copy ficvdec_x86.dll, ficvdec_x64.dll, ficvdec_x86.reg and ficvdec_x64.reg, contained on Mirillis Action installed folder.

If Windows 32 bits: Put ficvdec_x86.dll on C:\windows\System32\ and Run "ficvdec_x86.reg"

If Windows 64 bits: Put ficvdec_x64.dll on C:\windows\System32\ and put ficvdec_x86.dll on C:\windows\SysWOW64\ and Run "ficvdec_x64.reg"




Claudio

[pippas]

I think you'll find the OP has already tried that software, and had problems with using the files....(see posts #3 and #6)

Codec is FICV.

For play Action files in other PC, just copy ficvdec_x86.dll, ficvdec_x64.dll, ficvdec_x86.reg and ficvdec_x64.reg, contained on Mirillis Action installed folder.

If Windows 32 bits: Put ficvdec_x86.dll on C:\windows\System32\ and Run "ficvdec_x86.reg"

If Windows 64 bits: Put ficvdec_x64.dll on C:\windows\System32\ and put ficvdec_x86.dll on C:\windows\SysWOW64\ and Run "ficvdec_x64.reg"

Claudio

Or... make life easier, and use Debut (freeware) to record as an AVI directly, using any codec of your choice. Much simpler (and cheaper! )

[Cauptain]

Or... make life easier, and use Debut (freeware) to record as an AVI directly, using any codec of your choice. Much simpler (and cheaper! )

Debut limited to capture in 30fps. No good for me. Bandicam can record 60fps too but this software has some bugs on files.



Claudio

[pippas]

[COLOR="Navy"]Debut limited to capture in 30fps. No good for me. Bandicam can record 60fps too but this software has some bugs on files.

No, Debut captures (up to) 60fps - see below

[Cauptain]

[COLOR="Navy"]Debut limited to capture in 30fps. No good for me. Bandicam can record 60fps too but this software has some bugs on files.

No, Debut captures (up to) 60fps - see below

Its new for me. Finally.

But Action is superior in performance;size file.

Not play on other PC? No problem:







Claudio

[pippas]

But Action is superior in performance;size file.

I'm not sure how you compare 'performance'? - The quality of the capture will depend mostly on the codec used, not on how Action or Debut 'perform'

File size?.. again depends on what codec and quality you choose - at least that's true for Debut. Not sure what selection of codecs you get to choose from with Action?

And as for price?.... well that's easy - Debut surely wins out there -- you can't beat free!

[TreeTops]

Saw this on a website about 'Debut'...."It's a great software. Does exactly what it says it will. Simple, easy to use with no duration limitations. Until the free trial runs out, then it just stops working."

[pippas]

Saw this on a website about 'Debut'...."It's a great software. Does exactly what it says it will. Simple, easy to use with no duration limitations. Until the free trial runs out, then it just stops working."

Thanks for the heads up on that. Not sure how long the free trial is?...
I installed Debut on 15th September 2015... no problems as yet. I'll report back when the free trial runs out, to give you a more exact idea of how long you get for free...

[Cauptain]

But Action is superior in performance;size file.

I'm not sure how you compare 'performance'? - The quality of the capture will depend mostly on the codec used, not on how Action or Debut 'perform'

File size?.. again depends on what codec and quality you choose - at least that's true for Debut. Not sure what selection of codecs you get to choose from with Action?

And as for price?.... well that's easy - Debut surely wins out there -- you can't beat free!

Simple. I'm trying screen recorders for ~10 years (Hi FRAPS) and and everyone who tested is the one that best meet the quality and not let the slow play game/screen recorders.

Also has the issue of space. It is record with high quality and that makes me quiet about disk space spending.

The value of it is the smallest possible before others, that he is more complete in terms of features (Convert, Stream, Remote Play, Remote Desktop, Benchmark, Webcams Overlay....).

The ease of use is so great that my 7 year old son uses to record their games to Youtube.

He is perfect.




Claudio

[poisondeathray]

It depends on the OP's definition of "high quality" and how he' s using it or what the situation/context is. For example, are there going to be close ups, zoom in to the screen etc...? One thing to be aware of is FIVC is chroma subsampled , so you won't get razor sharp colors or edges. Small colored text will be less legible. It's not a lossless RGB codec.

[Cauptain]

It depends on the OP's definition of "high quality" and how he' s using it or what the situation/context is. For example, are there going to be close ups, zoom in to the screen etc...? One thing to be aware of is FIVC is chroma subsampled , so you won't get razor sharp colors or edges. Small colored text will be less legible. It's not a lossless RGB codec.

Yes. For lossless RGB record, DXTORY is very good but its sloooow some games and dont get 4k records. Action make this, easy!!!



Claudio

[pippas]

Simple. I'm trying screen recorders for ~10 years (Hi FRAPS) and and everyone who tested is the one that best meet the quality and not let the slow play game/screen recorders.

Looks like you need your software for 'games ' capture? I'm not doing games capture at all, so I'm not worried about space, or 'slow games play' etc. Just looking for a good quality intraframe capture.

Looks like we may have different priorities. I'm thinking, from what I've read so far, you don't get to choose any alternative codecs with Action?
If that's true, it's no good for what I need...

[Cauptain]

Its correct. Mirillis Action! dont work with external codecs like Bandicam or Dxtory. Its works only FICV or MP4 (SOFTWARE/AMD/INTEL/NVIDIA H.A.)

For me space isnt problem too. 30TB HDD now, in march 72TB HDD. But not everyone has this config.

For my games records or VMWARE/PC tutorials, Action! is perfect. I have licenses for DXTORY and Bandicam too, but dont use for a long time.




Claudio

[pippas]

How do you make a video of what appears on your computer screen?

You choose one of the programs mentioned in this thread - many are free - and use that.