Guest Post: I have been creating screencasts in academia for over 3 years now. During this time, I have picked up a range of hints and tips on how to produce the highest quality voice narrations from my home office. In this post, I will share with you the different things I have learned th

You don’t need to be a graphic designer to create engaging online videos for your class.  The trick is all in the tools you use.  You can combine multiple tools with Screencast-O-Matic to create eye-catching videos. More remote teachers are exploring graphic design platforms like Canva. Y

Tools like Zoom skyrocketed to popularity out of necessity during the pandemic. It’s an essential tool for remote workers. Employers are pairing Zoom with their favorite video editing software to give their workers a break.  By editing Zoom recordings they’re able to shorten and repurpose

A mobile screen recorder can be a lifesaver in a sticky situation. Whether you are troubleshooting issues on your phone or communicating with your team, a mobile app may help solve problems. Here are 6 ways that the right screen recording app can be your superhero (and impress your boss/co

A single sound could save your next video. Seriously, a few simple sound effects can turn a bland screen recording into an engaging video. The trick is using sound effects correctly to subtly grab the attention of your viewers. We hear these audio cues everyday. TV programs, commercials, a

Guest Post: If you are looking into how to use a chroma key or green screen, take a second. Pause. Reach around and pat yourself on the back. I’m not kidding. You just took a solid step toward making your videos jump to another stratosphere. The ability to use the chroma key effect is one

Need to add some visual flair to your video? Screencast-O-Matic has an expansive selection of stock photos available to Premier users. Stock imagery is a useful tool to help make your videos more engaging without investing time and money in bespoke photography.  With so many stock photo si

Green screen backgrounds can take your video project to the next level if you know how to use one. Check this comprehensive green screen guide. Everyone from big-budgeted Hollywood productions to YouTubers and vloggers utilizes the power of a green screen. You’ve seen them before, an

Remove your background and replace it with a custom photo or video for a visual effect.  You can do this easily with our green screen technology. Here’s a how-to guide to get started with Screencast-O-Matic’s green screen software.  We’ve included multiple resources to help you with

We have enhanced our overlay text tool with animations.  The tool is a great way to easily add excitement to your videos and engage your audience. The easy-to-use text animation tool allows you to add a little fun to your videos! Whether you are adding text to social videos, client testim

It’s easy to start editing with Screencast-O-Matic’s Video Editor.  Editing doesn’t have to be a hard process. It can be a fun and easy way to enhance your video projects. At Screencast-O-Matic, we’ve designed our tools to be easy so that anyone, anywhere can start

Recording with your webcam can be a great way to connect with your audience.  Showing your face on a video allows your audience to identify with you and see your facial expressions while explaining a topic. Screencast-O-Matic has made it simple for you to record your webcam and computer sc

Adding audio or music tracks to your video can turn an otherwise ‘boring’ video into an engaging one.  Sound can have a dramatic effect on the perception of your video whether you are creating a video tutorial, class lesson, or a marketing video. Audio can help keep your audien

Enhance your screenshots or images with easy editing tools.  You can use text, arrows, shapes, highlights, and more in the Image Editor. It’s designed to give you a richer experience to share and communicate with your team. How-to-Use The Image Editor After you have taken a screensho

You did it. With no notice, you jumped into remote learning, embraced technology, and tackled videos to stay connected with your students. Great job to all the teachers! Now that you have the screencasting basics down, you can take your videos to the next level with a few editing technique

If you’re looking to add more video content to your business or blog site, you’ve come to the right place.  You don’t need to be a professional video editor to create high-quality videos.  You just need the right tools to get it done. The Screencast-O-Matic Video Editor i

Skip the frantic note-taking during your next video conference call. Now there’s an alternative guaranteed to save you time, help with training, and clue-in anyone who missed a meeting. That alternative is screen recording.  Video conferencing tools like Zoom can record an entire meeting. 

Videos are a great way to tell a story. It’s a powerful way to engage your audience. However, several common video editing mistakes can distract from your message. We all make mistakes, especially beginners. There are some we make early in the video production process and others in t

Video is quickly emerging as a primary communication tool for brands, businesses, and educators. Its combination of audio and visual components provides you the opportunity to share both informative and engaging content with your audience. If you’re starting out, we’ve made a l

Transform basic PowerPoint slide presentations into engaging video in a few easy steps.  The basic PowerPoint slide deck won’t cut it anymore. Savvy users know it takes more than PowerPoint templates to engage an audience. And they’re integrating other technology to make sure presentations