It's been a while since I have posted on Free Coaching Resources. We had to upgrade some IT procedures on our website as well as our blog. But, we are back now and have an excellent tool to help even the most basic beginners do screen shots and screen videos.
The people at Tech Smith (http://www.techsmith.com/) have several tools that can be used to capture, record, and even edit screen shots and videos. Their program Jing, however, is one that I really enjoy using. Jing has a free option that you can use without having to upgrade. There is an upgraded paid version, which if you are doing longer videos, is very useful as well.
Jing has been around for a while, but sometimes the best coaching resources are the ones we rediscover. It has a myriad of uses, each of which are outstanding in their own right.
If you wish do do a short video explaining a step in software, it is entirely possible to do so with Jing. The free version allows you 2 minutes of video time where you can also add your own audio, explaining any instructions needed. When you are done recording, your video is stored on Screen Cast with a download video which can be forwarded so others can view your video. The free version also has a cap on the MB allowed on the storage, but as far as free coaching resources go, I feel this is a must have for the beginner to the intermediate user.
Their program is very user friendly, with helpful tutorial videos that are concise and accurate.
They have separate versions for PC and Mac, so this is a universal product.
Recently, I found it very helpful when we were having a few IT issues. I was able to do short videos of what a program was doing and send it with my support ticket. This saves the headache of having to type out everything that you are experiencing, and perhaps having a miscommunication with support staff.
If you work with people who may not be as technologically advanced as you, or in my case, people who are far more technologically advanced, this is a blood pressure saving resource. Lol, just kidding, but some of my programmers and support staff get frustrated with my lack of programming expertise. This handy tool saves tempers on both sides of the issue.
Try Jing out and let me know what you think of it. This will definitely be used with my clients as we increase our catalog of products on our own website.
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