Screenflow - A great tool for creating, editing and distributing screencasts on your Mac
Updated July 22, 2021
Screenflow - A great tool for creating, editing and distributing screencasts on your Mac
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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.
Pros
- 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
Cons
- 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.
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