Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic is a free screen and webcam recorder to capture video from a computer screen. You can record your screen, edit, and share your video.

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What is Screencast-O-Matic?

Screencast-O-Matic is a free screen and webcam recorder to capture video from a computer screen and share it on Screencast-O-Matic.com, Youtube, or save as a video file. It allows you to record your screen, edit and share your video. [More Information]

Ease of Use:

Beginner

Set Up Time:

5 mins

Best Used For:

Screen capture video recording & editing

Why use Screencast-O-Matic?

Screencast-O-Matic can benefit faculty by allowing you to record a screen capture while demonstrating during your lesson; such as how to navigate a website or Moodle.

It’s a good visual to have, especially for students who can then access it at home if they were absent or need a refresher. [More Information]

How to use Screencast-O-Matic

Free vs. Paid Versions

  • Screencast-O-Matic is available on any desktop, laptop or mobile device that has internet access.
  • There is a free limited-access account available.
  • To inquire about using the full-feature account please contact the Hub team.

Getting Started

Video Instructions:

Step-by-step Text Instructions:

Screen Recording

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Step-by-step Text Instructions:

Draw and Zoom

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Scripted Recording

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Editing Videos

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Saving Videos as a MP4

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Uploading Videos

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Need Help?

Contact the Hub team today if you need assistance with this program or visit the Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub in room 1271 at Cambrian College.