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Jing. Presented by Allison McKiernan MLIS Candidate Louisiana Library Association Preconference 2010. Jing is a free (but not open source) screencasting software owned by the TechSmith Corporation.
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Jing Presented by Allison McKiernan MLIS Candidate Louisiana Library Association Preconference 2010 McKiernan
Jing is a free (but not open source) screencasting software owned by the TechSmith Corporation. • Jing is for quick and easy visual communication – to simply capture and share what you see. It was designed to be a streamlined and efficient screen capture and recording application. • Jing is compatible with Macintosh and Windows. What is Jing? McKiernan
The software takes a picture or video of the user's computer screen and uploads it to the Web, FTP, computer or clipboard. A URL is automatically created and can be shared with others to view or access the uploaded file. How does Jing work? McKiernan
Its simple format and the ability to quickly upload screencasts has made Jing useful for virtual reference and tutorials in libraries. • Jing offers free technical support. How can Jing be useful in a library setting? McKiernan
Jing is free. • Jing Pro is the premium version, which offers more flexibility and customization options. • With Jing Pro you can record webcam video, deliver HD quality video for the web, remove Jing branding from your newly recorded content, and share your screencasts on popular online video sites like YouTube - $14.95/year • Both Jing and Jing Pro include a complimentary Screencast.com account with 2GB of storage and 2GB of monthly bandwidth. Jing vs. Jing Pro McKiernan
Screencast.com is TechSmith’s content hosting site that Jing uses to securely host your screen captures and screen recordings. • Every Jing user is given 2GB of free space and 2GB of free monthly bandwidth on Screencast.com. Screencast.com McKiernan
For further editing, Jing allows you to export your images or video to Snagit or Camtasia Studio. • For people looking for longer screen recording and editing functionality, Snagit or CamtasiaStudio, two full-featured screen capture, screen recording, editing and production software applications, are an option. • Snagit- $49.95 • Camtasia Studio- $299 Further Editing McKiernan
Both Jing and Jing Pro limit your video recording time to 5-minutes. • Images are always in PNG format. Jing videos are always in SWF format, while Jing Pro videos can be in either SWF or MPEG-4 AVC. • Users are required to sign up for an account before using the software. Jing Cons McKiernan
Initiate a capture by clicking Jing's sun icon • You can capture awindow, pane, or region. (click and drag to select a region.) How to Screencapture Using Jing McKiernan
Need to emphasize or explain? • Mark up your screenshot with a text box, arrow, highlight, or rectangle. McKiernan
Once you have created your screenshot you can send it to a destination like Screencast.com or Flickr, or copy it to your clipboard. When you do Jing places a hyperlink on your clipboard. • Simply paste (CTRL-V or Command-V)the link into an IM chat, email, forum post, Twitter, etc. and when the person clicks it they will see your uploaded screenshot. Sharing your Jing Screencapture McKiernan
Select a window or region and Jing will record up to five minutes of video of everything that appears in that area. Point to things with your mouse, scroll, flip through photos, click around in a website or application. • If your computer has a microphone, Jing can record your commentary at the same time. How to Screencast Using Jing McKiernan
When you're done recording, your screencast is ready to upload. The moment it's on Screencast.com you have a link ready to paste and share. • Jing can put a Screencast.com embed code on your clipboard or a link. • You can save the SWF Flash video to a directory or FTP site. Sharing your Jing Screencast McKiernan
Thank you!Any questions? McKiernan