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What is ScreenFlow?
Telestream in Nevada City offers ScreenFlow, a video editing and screen recording application for Mac boasting a range of editing tools, graphics and effects, and easy video sharing.
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What is ScreenFlow?
Telestream in Nevada City offers ScreenFlow, a video editing and screen recording application for Mac boasting a range of editing tools, graphics and effects, and easy video sharing.
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Users recommend the following actions for using Screenflow:
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Invest in a good quality microphone for better recording results when creating software training videos or explainer videos with Screenflow.
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Spend time on training and tutorials to effectively learn how to use Screenflow. It may take some time to work through and evaluate all of its features.
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Consider alternatives like OBS or Camtasia depending on budget and specific needs. While users generally recommend Screenflow as an entry-level software, it's important to recognize what it does and be satisfied with its capabilities. For more advanced features, users suggest exploring higher-end programs.
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August 12, 2021
Screenflow is a reliable, quality software for screen recording. I highly recommend it!
We have been using screenflow within my team to develop our learning management system for new employees. We use screenflow to record the audio/screen capture portion of the videos that will be implemented within the LMS as a training course for new employees. We also use screenflow to record quick how to videos on other platforms that we use within the company.
- Makes recorded screen captures quick and easy
- Allows you to edit the videos that you recorded directly in the application
- Allows you to export to MP3
- The quality of the recordings is great
- You have to use specific keys to stop recording and if you forget them you have to close out the application to stop recording.
- It's a fairly basic software, it would be nice to see them add new functionality, but they haven't done much to improve it over the years.
- Lost cost, high ROI
- High quality product, does what it says it will do. I have never had issues using it.
- Allows me to record quality videos for training
Camtasia is a strong competitor to screenflow. Camtasia has a bit more functionality. screenflow is less expensive and does exactly what I need it to do. screenflow doesn't have any bells and whistles, Camtasia does. I prefer screenflow because it is very straightforward to use and gets the job done. However, if you are looking for a more robust platform, Camtasia may be a better option.
July 22, 2021
Screenflow - A great tool for creating, editing and distributing screencasts on your Mac
Screenflow is a great tool for demonstrating software and for recording webinar-like presentations that easily be emailed to clients or posted to YouTube. It is a very intuitive and versatile video editor. It includes the capability to simultaneously record multiple sources - onscreen activity on your computer, smartphone and/or tablets, and a webcam. This all works together seamlessly, so viewers can see me talking as I demonstrate software or show my presentation slides.
- Ease of use - the interface is very intuitive
- Versatility - the ability to simultaneously record from multiple sources
- Easy to export - the finished product can be saved as a file, emailed, or posted to online platforms like YouTube
- It works only on the Mac OS platform, not on PC
- There is no iOS version; it must be used on a Mac OS laptop or desktop
- This allows me to make a presentation once and then distribute it widely. This increases efficiency and effectiveness.
- It allows me to demonstrate apps and concepts, not just talk about them. This allows clients to grasp concepts much more readily.
While Final Cut Pro X is definitely more full-featured, the learning curve is also considerably steeper. Also, as far as I can tell, Final Cut does not have the built-in capability to record my computer screen. If you are a hardcore video editor, Final Cut is the way to go. If, however, you are looking to produce professional-quality screencasts for educational purposes, Screenflow is the better choice.
We use screenflow to record, cut, and add text and motion to videos that are used in our GTM efforts. We have also used Screenflow to produce training content videos. This software has been a user-friendly and affordable answer to video editing software for our marketing efforts. I would recommend this without hesitation. The only issue is that it is MAC only.
- Simple ways to cut and layer clips when telling a story.
- Very easy to use motion tools to allow for zoom in/out when cutting video.
- Great transition options especially when using it with text.
- Needs to be designed for use on WIndows so we can use this tool more broadly across teams.
- It has delivered the necessary tools for a quick turnaround on video projects, i.e. saved time and helped me get back to the strategic parts of my job.
Screenflow offers a clean interface and intuitive tools like I have not seen across other video editing products, often times because of the many complexities that are delivered with video editing software. I have used many many video editing tools in my past and this one seemed to be a perfect blend of simple must-have features, combined with a little taste of the advanced tools that you expect to see in higher-end products like Aftereffects.
June 17, 2019
screenflow - best kept secret
I personally use it to assist in my work at Lee University. As I work with students and want to give the "how to" types of instructions that they can follow (i.e. SPSS, Stats with Excel etc) the convenience of providing a video for them to watch saves time for meeting face to face. It solves the problem of students being in another state and/or the problem of face to face meetings being consumed with "how to" instructions. This makes my time spent more efficient and productive. I work with students doing research, so I can share my techniques of finding the materials they seek without meeting in person. Once again, that becomes a time-saver. I first began using it when I started using an iMac as my desktop computer. Now I have two licenses so that I have it on my MacBook Pro in order to do recordings on the spot over the weekend.
- Allows me to add text easily on top of the video for more thorough explanations that can be read AS viewers listen to the instructional videos.
- I can highlight my cursor and dim the background. This is useful to #1 - keep the viewer from missing where you are "clicking" when you give instructions and #2 - to keep the rest of the screen viewed from being a distraction.
- It exports the video fast and at high quality. This is a strength because viewers of today want to see crisp clear videos - otherwise they often leave the video. . The second reason is that I do not have time to allow my computer to be busy exporting for two hours (as other products have done) - Screenflow exports a 40minutes video in approximately 12 minutes at 1080o resolution.
- It is user-friendly ... minimalist style interface. There are not hundreds of options (I could go to another application if I wanted that). I have five major options - each with about 5 - 7 sub-options. On average, I need two of the primary buttons and make the adjustments in the sub-option. This ia great because I then can avoid having to look up a YouTube video to figure out how to accomplish X. I would dare say it is the most intuitive interfaces I have ever seen on an application of this type.
- Pricing is reasonable and updates are even more reasonable. I have only had to pay "extra" when the upgrade was a major one. Users get many upgrades at no cost and those that cost are at an upgrade price which is very inexpensive. This is good for the simple reason that funds are tight. We all face that issue once and again. For my department - it is a tight budget on a consistent basis. It isn't terribly difficult to get the funds for this because the price is so reasonable.
- I would like to see hint names pop-up when I roll over an icon for a particular function. This is one thing I felt that I had to learn on my own.
- Some of the uses of functions were not completely obvious - though I find the application as a whole quite intuitive, there are some "unknowns" - especially if I skip a few months using it (which is seldom) but it has happened. The suggestion is to make it better understood.
- When I want to add other media - I then discover that not all media types are accepted. If a list of media extensions (i.e. mov, avi, mk4 -- mp3, flac, etc) were listed it would help avoid frustrations when preparations are made to "mix the various types.
- Transitions at minimal. When I right-click on the video track and just want to select fade-in fade-out option, they do not always work - the reason isn't given therefore I have to go without. If the reason is given, I can possibly "fix" the issue at hand.
- As an education, the best way to answer this is that my students improve after viewing my videos. Their success IS my business.
- It is, as stated before, a time saver. My ROI is more time than I had prior to using it.
- I save funds by not having to purchase applications that are priced extremely higher.
- Beginning with Adobe Premiere Pro - which I still use, it is a computer-power consuming product and has many more options for video production that are needed for training videos. There have been a few times where I have used Premiere Pro and taken the video and added it to what I do in Screenflow. Additionally, Premiere is a subscription-based purchase / rent - which I am not fond of whatsoever. Screenflow is my first choice.
- Adobe Captivate is again, too much offered - hence the higher pricing and then the complexities that are not necessary. I can accomplish all that I need with screenflow and at a more reasonable price ... AND it doesn't crash -- in four years it never has.
- I keep Snagit on my computer but find it is better for still image / screenshots vs video screen capturing. Screenflow is much smoother, quicker, and complient.
- Camtasia has not produced a "Good" Mac version - Screenflow is much better in producing what I want, speed, and compatibility. Not to mention, major price differences.
June 17, 2019
The best linear video editor for Mac
I use Screenflow to make all of my SaaS onboarding and tutorial videos, as well as videos showing our product for our YouTube channel. I'm just one person but it allows me to make professional quality videos that look like much more than they are!
- It's the best solution that exists for narrating something you're doing on the computer
- Super simple to use
- Excellent green screen support
- The on-screen text options are limited and inferior to competitors
- Transitions aren't as easy to use as they could be. They need to be modified in the preferences pane, which is strange.
- Green screen settings can be fiddly; but this is really splitting hairs. It's hard to tell what's their fault and what's mine.
- Allowed us to scale YouTube as a traffic source
- Allowed us to come across as extremely professional instead of just one person making videos in the living room
- Replaces the need to outsource our onboarding
While Loom is the fastest, it lacks editing power. Loom is best suited for quick communication. Camtasia is the only direct competitor I'm aware of, but it's much more expensive and not as easy to use. The only benefit of Camtasia is that it has superior text on screen features. If you're on a Mac then Screenflow is the best bang for the buck.