| Software/Tool | Recommended Uses | Best Features | Concerns and Limitations | Editing Capability | Repurposing Video Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaltura Screen Recorder (Available in Blackboard My Media) |
“Quick” recording projects that do not require extensive video editing, such as lecture captures. |
Built right into Blackboard (Bb), so it is very fast to use. |
Sensitive to poor wireless connections. Must have current updates on computer. |
Minimal editing features, can only remove ends of video to make clips. Picture in picture video |
Minimal, can take existing videos in My Media and create clips. |
Free. It is included in Blackboard |
Screencast-O-Matic (SOM) (Free Version) |
“Quick” recording projects that do not require extensive video editing, such as lecture captures. |
Easy to use. Same interface controls as Kaltura screen recorder. Save video file on computer then easily upload videos into Bb Kaltura My Media. |
Less sensitive to poor wireless connections Less sensitive to updates on computer 15 minute maximum |
No editing features Picture in picture video |
Minimal, can create clips of video content once it is uploaded to Kaltura My Media. |
Free. Use directly on website. |
Screencast-O-Matic (SOM) (Pro version) |
Recording projects that require editing features and titles, transitions, annotations etc.. |
Editing features that enhance video quality. Ability to use software on computer offline. Save video file on computer then easily upload videos into Bb Kaltura My Media. |
Can download software to local computer for offline use, as well as use it web-based. Working files saved in .som format, which can only be edited in SOM. |
Intermediate level editing features: Titles, transitions, annotations, zoom, add caption files, can remove sections of video. Picture in picture video |
Can only bring in and edit video content created with SOM (.som file format). |
$15/year subscription from SOM Website Groups can get a shared pro license of 10 seats for $99/year |
Camtasia Studio 8 |
Recording projects requiring maximum features and flexility. Professional quality screen capture and video editing. |
Extensive editing features, effects, titles, audio, animations, HTML5 player, captioning Save video file on computer then easily upload videos into Bb Kaltura My Media. |
It is fully featured video editing software, so it takes time to learn. |
Extensive: Titles, transitions, animations, callouts, effects, zoom and pan, audio fine-tuning, green screen, quality fine-tuning, create and add captions, excellent file compression, html5 interactive video player |
Can bring in and edit, incorporate and repurpose video content from any source on several file formats (.mp4, .mov, wmv, etc..) |
~$175 one-time purchase Camtasia Website |