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The team behind the screen recording utility Camtasia have released a simplified, experimental version of the technology, packaged into a nice downloadable application called the Jing Project.
Jing makes it very easy to grab screenshots and videos straight from your PC, and then save them or share them on the Web. The coolest part of this experiment--in theory--is Jing's integration with Screencast.com, a hosting service for videos recorded off your computer. Once you've recorded a video, you can save it to your Screencast account, and from there you can get an embed code to put it in a blog or other page.
The experimental Jing is great, but oddly, the well-established Screencast.com site is the weak link in the chain. It's unattractive, and the embed codes are nearly impossible to find. On the plus side, the Screencast.com trial doesn't apply to Jing users--Jing has announced that the $6.95 monthly fee gets waived for Jing users. Still, Jing really needs a quick and easy way to upload files to more free vid-sharing sites.
FLV uploads are recommended to be in H.264, but other than that, for a clean, flexible, and almost fun way to grab pictures and onscreen videos, Jing really can't be beat.
Publisher's Description
From TechSmith:
Jing - Share Ideas Instantly. The always-ready program that allows you to instantly capture images and videos; then share them from your computer to anyone, anywhere. Snap a picture of your computer screen. Record video of onscreen action. And share instantly over the web. Whether for work, home or play, Jing is a great tool for adding basic visual elements to all of your online conversations. And best of all, it's FREE.
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"The love affair is over... Can't save as a JPEG image"
Version: Jing 2.5
Pros
Easy to use UI, love the MAC integration into the desktop.
Cons
You can't save images as a JPEG, the most widely used image format on all website content management systems and proprietary web programs.
Summary
I rather use a more complicated screen cap software like SnagIT.
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"free, easy 2 use, util, what else do u want ?"
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
no complications easy 2 use
Cons
must have more publicity!
Summary
some stupid paid programs? this's not, and more in this crisis time! is so welcome a good software! and free
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"Easy & Efficient"
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
my mac crashed & I had to re-install this program. before finding it I tried other 1s because I couldn't remember the name. Jing is simple & easy to use and doesn't add space to your browser.
Cons
you have to select the video so it may not be standard video size, but it's quick and easy. you can re-size if needed in your video software program
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"obnoxious attempt to recruit for social networking!"
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
free download. that's about it, imho.
Cons
you have to sign up with their social networking group to use the software. how is this related to my need to record from my itunes visualizer??
Summary
stuff like this gives freeware/shareware undeserved bad reputation!
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"Useful, does a quick job easily. But no Audio capture."
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
Ease of use is very good.
Cons
Lacks ability to capture audio of the video captured.
Summary
Would be of more use if it captured the audio of video that is captured.
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"Still on my computer but only used it briefly."
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
Handy and unobtrusive.
Cons
Haven't used enough to know the cons.
Summary
Will keep it while I look for something a little better.
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"Good easy to use video capture."
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
Menu bar should be the default. Much easier to use than the sun.
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"Worked but YouTube could not recognize the file format."
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
It worked well, although I had to record sound from the speaker.
Cons
Created a video file, but would not be recognized by YouTube as a valid video file.
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"It's a ploy to increase membership in its social netwrk"
Version: Jing 2.4
Pros
I didn't bite
Cons
See one-line summary
Summary
One-line summary says it all. Cnet should understand that users resent being seduced (suckered) into a worthless membership by any contrivance and should calibrate your reviews accordingly.
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"Free version great for occasional tutorial"
Version: Jing 2.3
Pros
Easy to use motion screen capture with upload to share movies. Have used it for short tutorials for clients and to illustrate bug reports.
Cons
It is not always easy or intuitive to find videos you've uploaded from the computer interface.
Summary
This is a great tool for small videos. I expect the pro, paid, features are for more demanding needs.
