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ShadowPlay
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GPU accelerated encoding
If you want to record 1080p 60fps, this will get you there. If you were having performance issues using CPU encoding before, Shadowplay will most likely work 10x better that you swear that it doesn't appear to be recording at all.
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Nvidia cards only
Only works with Nvidia cards, so those with AMD cards will not be able to use this app.
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Allow recording video after the fact
ShadowPlay can set up a recording buffer and only save to a local file if needed.
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Snagit
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Includes an image editor
Allows you to adjust the capture, add captions and symbols (arrows, boxes etc).
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Pro version costs about $59.94
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Good markers for setting the capture area
Simple to choose between full-screen, window or a selected area.
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the inbuilt image editor is not user-friendly
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Can easily add annotations
The editor allows you to quickly and easily mark and annotate the screen capture.
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Can capture screen video
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Integrates with third party services
Google drive, Twitter, Facebook, email etc.
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Allows for delayed capture
Allows you to arrange the screen as you want it captured. Things like opening a popup menu, to have it part of the capture.
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Can capture editable text
Just about any text on the screen can be editable text. I say "just about" because it's like OCR software in that unusual and extra fancy fonts or text against a low contrast background may be a challenge. But overall it works in most situations.
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Mobile app for easily moving screenshots from smartphone to Snagit's editor
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Platforms:
Windows, Mac
Video Formats:
MP4, GIF
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Bandicam Screen Recorder
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3
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Recording time limitation
If you use a free version, you can only record 10 minutes per recording.
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Real-time Drawing while recording
You can simultaneously add arrows, boxes, numbers or highlights while recording.
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Free version has watermark
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Screen Recording + Game Recording + Webcam Recording
You can record not only your computer screen but also your gameplay and webcam.
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Webcam overlay while recording
You can simply add webcam video of yourself on the video that you are recording.
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Platforms:
Windows
Video Formats:
MP4, AVI
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OBS
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Records to many popular formats
You can record videos in formats such as mp4, flv, mkv, and more. You also have control over the bitrate used.
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Recording a window will not record the menu bar, popup menus or child dialogs
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Free and open source
No subscriptions or payments or licenses.
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Overkill for simple projects
Plus the interface is a bit intimidating.
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Available for Linux, Mac, Windows
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Needs tutorial to get started
Otherwise it's hard to find out how to record a screen or window.
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Live streams
Can be used to stream.
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Fast
From the website: "GPU-based game capture for high performance game streaming."
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Extendable
OBS has an API allowing developers to create their own unique plugins, giving them and others complete control of their streaming experience.
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Encoding using H264 (x264) and AAC and file output to MP4 or FLV
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Unlimited number of scenes and sources
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Platforms:
Windows, Linux, Mac
Video Formats:
MP4, FLV, MKV
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Monosnap
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5
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Easy drag and drop saving and uploading
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Annotation tools for both screenshots and during video recording
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Screenshots and Screencasts in the same app
Nice to have one less app running all the time.
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Free
It costs nothing.
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Able to upload directly after recording or capturing
Very convenient especially when doing stuff like writing documentation or blog where you can just paste the hotlink directly.
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Open Broadcaster Software
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Free, open source and cross-platform
OBS is licensed under GPLv2 with code available on GitHub. It's available on Windows, OSX and Linux.
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GUI may be hard to navigate for beginners
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Stream settings are extremely customizable
Open Broadcaster lets you add different streaming profiles, each with its own settings. Each profile can have its keyboard shortcut to start or stop recording, custom resolution, frames per second or even the audio codec of choice.
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Difficult to configure
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Has over 20 plugins that enhance functionality
OBS has over 20 plugins to choose from, including one's that allow adding video files and any other media supported by VLC as a source, integrating Twich chat and switching scene depending on what window is in focus.
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Can't output to multiple streams at once (planned)
Ability to stream to multiple outputs is planned.
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Supports Intel's Quick Sync for faster and more power efficient video processing
Quick Sync is hardware video encoding and decoding technology that's comparable in speed, compression ratio and quality to x264. Since Quick Sync is a dedicated hardware core on the processor die, it allows for faster and more power efficient video processing.
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Captures overlays even when told not to
This software has had a bug for several years where it will capture the Steam overlay and other overlays. This is problematic because your private conversations can be viewed by anyone watching your current or past streams. Privacy issues are a major reason to avoid this software.
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Light resource usage
Open Broadcaster uses relatively fewer resources than competitors, especially when streaming using Game Mode and by limiting the number of frames per second to 60 or lower.
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Does not support ASIO
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Several capture types supported
There are multiple capture types that can be used to stream. By clicking in "Sources Window", you can add the type that you need. Windows Capture_, for example, as the name suggests, captures the windows. _Monitor Capture is similar but captures the window regardless of where it was, this way you can for example capture the whole monitor or a sub-region of the screen. But the most important capture type by far is _Game capture_, which allows users to record full screen captures of games.
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Cannot record to multiple audio tracks with Replay Buffer (planned)
It's possible in regular recording though.
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Streams to most live streaming video platforms
OBS can stream to any RTMP-enabled service, including Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, and Hitbox.
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Does not yet support H.265/HEVC video encoding
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New GUI
Version 22.0.2 for Windows has a new simpler to use interface with a multitude of easily accessible settings.
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Corrupt recording
When recording videos of more than 20 minutes of recording, the MP4 recording destroys you.
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Scene previewing allowed in Studio Mode
OBS allows to look at scenes before streaming them in Studio Mode.
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Impossible to streaming live
Lost frames increase over time and audio-video desynchronization occurs.
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Simple user interface
Open Broadcaster has a clean and simple interface that is easy to understand even for people who have never used a streaming application before. It has a "Start Streaming" button on the bottom, which, when clicked lets you stream from your chosen source.
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Can't link to an audio file as a source
You can download a plugin called DirectShow Audio Source, but you're only given options to use audio inputs (mic, speakers, etc...). You cannot simply select a wav or mp3 file to loop (going AFK or BRB for example).
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OS:
Windows 7, 8, 8.1 And 10; Mac OS X 10.9 or newer, Linux
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Camtasia
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$200 price tag
If you're not recording your screen on a regular basis, one of the free options might be a better choice.
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Built-in Video Editor to Edit video after recording
Multiple media layers Cut, join, insert freeze frame, change volume Annotate with shapes and images
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Quite complex for novice users
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Can record audio
Record audio from the room (via microphone) or from your device. Add sound later if you want. Or not at all.
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Tutorial instruction is plentiful
There are hundreds of tutorial lessons among the TechSmith, YouTube, and Udemy sites. The presentations are clear and small enough to assimilate quickly and easily.
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Quick start with incremental ramp-up
Although the initial workspace screen may look daunting, with just a little instruction it's quite easy to navigate. More advanced features can be brought in as needed.
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Easy to learn and use
Show somebody something real quick or create a commercial grade production with a little practice.
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Platforms:
Windows, Mac
Video Formats:
MP4, MPEG, MOV, TREC
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