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Video Creation and Production Preparation Resources: Free Screen Capture and Video Tools

Loom: A Chrome Extension for Screen Capture and More

This Powerful Screen Capture Tool's Pro version is now PERMANENTLY FREE in response to COVID19! Check out the video posted below. The following link can be used to pursue getting verified as a student or teacher. 

Link for getting verified for the Pro version of Loom

Free Screen Capture Software with Educators and Students in mind.

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This page includes several powerful options for screen capturing software for use in teaching or importing to videos production software. 

Screencast-O-Matic for Free Screen Recording

Screencastomatic

Not only does this software have free options, but the upgrades are extremely affordable. You can visit their website at https://screencast-o-matic.com/home

Below is a link to a video on using Screencast-o-Matic

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDV1IZhBN9

TechSmith Capture: A More Modern Version of Jing

TechSmith Capture on the App Store

For all who are familiar with the retired Jing screen capture software, TechSmith now has a modernized version called TechSmith Capture. It captures still screen shots as well as video records of your screen. At this time it is only working for Mac users. Since it is free, who can complain.  

Download this to your Mac here

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