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Usually, people ask that because they want to understand how Im highlighting my mouse guideline in my videos or how Im developing the moving oval cut-out of my web cam.

One of those cropping options is to use an oval. When Im making longer videos Ill likewise utilize the clip merging tools, transition tools, and text overlay tools that are offered in Screencast-o-matic.

A Comparison of Other Screencasting Tools.

Screencast-o-matic is the tool that I utilize to develop nearly all of the videos that appear on my YouTube channel. Screencast-o-matic is offered in a browser-based variation and in a desktop “deluxe” variation. I utilize the desktop variation unless Im using my Chromebook..
The deluxe variation of Screencast-o-matic is the paid version that costs $1.65/ month. One of those cropping alternatives is to use an oval. When Im making longer videos Ill also use the clip merging tools, shift tools, and text overlay tools that are readily available in Screencast-o-matic.

Last fall I created a chart and composed a detailed contrast of totally free screencasting tools. In my ranking of complimentary options, Screencastify came out on top. That chart and ranking can be seen here.

If you see it somewhere else, it has actually been used without permission.

Overviews of Screencast-o-matic.
Last year March I published a total video summary of Screencast-o-matic. You can see that video.
here.

There is one that I get asked more frequently than any other. Normally, individuals ask that since they desire to know how Im highlighting my mouse guideline in my videos or how Im creating the moving oval cut-out of my cam.