Screen capture, or screencasting, is when you record what you are doing on your computer screen. It could be a software or game demo, a guide to a website, or a how-to video. Screencasts usually involve some sort of a voiceover, which can be added during the recording or later on in the editing or post-production process. There are different types of software available for screencasting: some free and simple, some paid and more complex.

We recommend Screencast-o-matic. Mac users can also use Quicktime. You can find our recommendations in the Screencasting tab in the Digital Media Assignments Videos hub.

When you're ready to save your screencast you’ll want to save it as an MP4, and in an appropriate HD setting for your video—either 1280x720 or 1920x1080. Make sure you save the finished screen cast in your project folder.