Recommended: Screencasting Software
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Wordy e-mails and other informational correspondence can’t compare to an engaging screencast. Jing, Pixetell or Adobe Captivate may give you the added edge you’ll need to bring your online presentations up to par. Take a look at our product profiles for these three and decide for yourself.

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Jing

Sometimes, a quick video can explain concepts far better than a bunch of text. Jing is one screencasting service that might help get your point across easier.
Managers who want a low-cost way to relay instructions to employees in a more comprehensive and hands-on way.

Pixetell

Screencasting is a popular way to help increase company efficiency. But if you’re fiddling around with complicated software, you’ve sort of missed the point. Check out our profile of Pixetell and determine for yourself whether or not it’s worth the download.
Sales reps who want to show product demonstrations and managers who want to relay complex instructions in a more visual way.

Adobe Captivate

Feature-rich screencasting software can make quite an impression on your audience. Though a bit more expensive than its counterparts, Adobe Captivate can create memorable online presentations that may just be worth the price.
Managers and trainers who want participants to get the most out of their training presentations.
Features Price

Jing
  • Mark up your screenshot (screen capture) with a basic text box, arrow, highlight, or rectangle.
  • Share your screenshot or video instantly.
  • Ability to copy and paste the screenshot as a visible image instead of a link.
  • Add Jing material to your Twitter profile.
  • For videos, you can capture a window, pane, or region.
 
Standard Version: Free

 
Jing Pro: $14.95/year

Pixetell
  • Option to password-protect your video.
  • Add an attachment by dragging a file into the message.
  • Add a voice card to personalize the screencast.
  • New functionality allows screencasts to be uploaded to social networks.
  • New functionality allows screencasts to be saved on your own server.

 
21-Day free trial.

 
Monthly charges: $9 to $19

Adobe Captivate
  • Full-motion recording automatically switches on and off for drag-and-drop actions.
  • If you decide to do a series of screencasts, your recipients can combine them to create a complete eLearning course.
  • Simultaneously records narration and motion and synchronizes audio with slides and timed objects.
  • Customizable widgets such as games can be added to screencasts.
 
$799
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