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SMRecorder is a simple desktop audio/video recorder that not only captures desktop video and audio but also camera and microphone inputs. You can add onscreen annotation and narration to create clips for presentations, tutorials, and embedded media. It's freeware, too.
During the installation process, we were given the choice between standard and custom installation options. We chose the custom option, which let us deselect some extras like toolbars that we didn't want. SMRecorder's main interface is more or less a minimized media player, with six buttons and a counter. Three buttons access recording tasks, and start, pause, or stop the recording process; another two access the Screen Image Annotation tool and the save function. The last button opened a Web-based manual with plenty of screenshots. We could access the same documentation directly at the program's Web site. SMRecorder keeps its interface small and neat by using dialogs for the heavy lifting, such as the Screen Image Annotation tool and the program's main settings page, the New Recording Task box. We opened this box and started by selecting Capture Type on the General tab. Our choices were Desktop Video, Camera Video, or Desktop/Microphone Sound. We chose desktop video capture, full desktop, and normal resolution, and then set the duration (5 minutes to unlimited) and the Save Path. On the Video Settings tab, we could set the video compression quality, capture frame rate, synchronization interval, and other choices. The Audio tab let us set the recording volume level, channels, delay, and the digital audio sample frequency and bit rate. We could also deselect the Record Audio check box to force the program to record video without sound.
SMRecorder minimized to the system tray while recording video. We dragged the cursor around the desktop, highlighting a few items. When we stopped recording, the program saved it in our destination as an AVI. We opened it in our favorite media player, and it played normally, showing our cursor motion and other desktop activity. This is a handy tool to keep on the desktop, and great for making demonstration videos.
Publisher's Description
From Video2Down:
Record desktop motion and sound/Micro voice into AVI for presentation/demo/tutorial or for share Capable of synchronizing recorded video and audio Support screen annotation Record any sound from PC or Micro into MP3 Capable of capturing camera video and audio Very easy to use with simple configurations Multi-language user interfaces FREE
What's new in this version: Version 1.2.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Brilliant Software"
Version: SMRecorder 1.2.6
Pros
Very easy to use and good quality. For a free software, I think it is almost perfect. There are some useful tutorial on youtube on how to use it.
Cons
Although there are some add on, you can easily skip them when installing, there is a warning, fair enough.
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"Nightmare of additional software and hijacks search's"
Version: SMRecorder 1.2.6
Pros
The pro's aren't even there this thing is so full of adware malware and hijack software. I have officially lost faith in CNET thanks to this software package...
Cons
Didn't even get ot use it with all the other crap get's installed with this software. Avoid it
Summary
AVOID
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"High Quality and Easy to Learn"
Version: SMRecorder 1.2.6
Pros
Outstanding quality and features and totally free!
Records what's happening on your computer screen in video or in still pictures.
Also records sound from your microphone or from your speakers.
Easy to make a video tutorial to show someone how to do something.
Does not require a powerful computer. Our basic dual-core laptop works great with this program.
They also offer a good free video converter if you want to change the video format later.Cons
Several unnecessary "extras" are offered during installation.
See SUMMARY below for how to avoid installing unwanted extras.
The program's control screen options require a little practice to customise your recording (but so does all software!).Summary
Avoid installing unnecessary add-on extras by unchecking boxes and clicking "SKIP" when possible. When installing SMRecorder you will step through several screens where you make choices. On the "SMRecorder Components" screen uncheck the 3 boxes beside the extras named Smart Suggester, Audio/Video Converter, and Audio Recorder. Then click Next. On the Special Offer screen click on SKIP (don't select Typical or Custom - just click on SKIP). If a popup box appears just click on CANCEL. Step through the next 2 Special Offer screens by clicking on SKIP again (no popups on these). That brings you to the "Coupon Caddy" offer where you should uncheck the box beside Coupon Caddy. Then click next and you come to the last screen where you click on FINISH. This whole process takes only about 15 or 20 seconds. Remember to click on SKIP wherever possible to avoid installing unwanted extras !! Using SMRecorder is easy. If you want help with settings, go to their website where they have a step-by-step guide with pictures. In summary then, this is great free software for recording/capturing what's happening on your screen plus your voice. Don't forget to Uncheck and SKIP unwanted extras during install, then try making a short recording or two to see if you need a little help from their website tutorial/guide. The program has a few other features I haven't mentioned, but you can explore those options as needed. While some other free screen recorder software has more elaborate features (such as Active Presenter) I found them to be far more complicated to learn. With SMRecorder I jumped right in and made some recordings and they worked. Then I used the settings screen to refine the quality and enable the microphone for adding voice during the recording, etc. If I can do it so can you.
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"C-Net Should Warn You About This - DO NOT DOWNLOAD."
Version: SMRecorder 1.2.6
Pros
DO NOT DOWNLOAD - Malware, Spyware.
As previously mentioned, this application does everything it can to load Malware on your system. Even when you do a custom install and refuse all this trash is STILL puts crap called "Smart Suggester" without permission. Even if this is a good program you should never reward a developer who is so underhanded. And what the hell is C-Net doing allowing this on the site?Cons
DO NOT DOWNLOAD - Malware, Spyware.
As previously mentioned, this application does everything it can to load Malware on your system. Even when you do a custom install and refuse all this trash is STILL puts crap called "Smart Suggester" without permission. Even if this is a good program you should never reward a developer who is so underhanded. And what the hell is C-Net doing allowing this on the site?Summary
DO NOT DOWNLOAD - Malware, Spyware.
As previously mentioned, this application does everything it can to load Malware on your system. Even when you do a custom install and refuse all this trash is STILL puts crap called "Smart Suggester" without permission. Even if this is a good program you should never reward a developer who is so underhanded. And what the hell is C-Net doing allowing this on the site? -
"OK software, loaded with malware"
Version: SMRecorder 1.2.6
Pros
-simple and easy to use
-relatively small file
-has nice features
-video captures file sizes are reasonable
-can choose size of capture
-can choose if mic or notCons
-my antivirus went off like crazy when started to install
-loaded with malware/bloatware, that is not easy to uninstall
-you can install software without malware, but its tricky
-have to install separate software to convert video to anything other than .aviSummary
I installed the software without installing the malware, and used the program, and it is nice software to use, I used it for awhile. I eventually went with a different paid software. A different co-worker here installed it, and wasn't careful about the malware, and it took our IT professional all day to clean up his computer. In the end its a nice piece of software, but i would not recommend it, because of the malware that is also included. its too much of a danger and a hassle. There are other better free alternatives without the malware.
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