There is one that I get asked more frequently than any other. Normally, individuals ask that due to the fact that they want to know how Im highlighting my mouse pointer in my videos or how Im producing the moving oval cut-out of my webcam.

Generally, people ask that since they desire to know how Im highlighting my mouse pointer in my videos or how Im developing the moving oval cut-out of my webcam.

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

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Summaries of Screencast-o-matic.
In 2015 March I published a total video overview of Screencast-o-matic. You can see that video.
here.

Screencast-o-matic is the tool that I utilize to develop almost all of the videos that appear on my YouTube channel. Screencast-o-matic is offered in a browser-based variation and in a desktop “luxurious” variation. I utilize the desktop version unless Im using my Chromebook..
The deluxe version of Screencast-o-matic is the paid variation that costs $1.65/ month. With that variation comes the alternative to crop and resize the cam view that you can overlay on your screencast. Among those cropping options is to utilize an oval. Thats what I do. Screencast-o-matic likewise supplies the option to have actually a highlighted circle follow your mouse pointer on your screen. When Im making longer videos Ill also use the clip merging tools, transition tools, and text overlay tools that are readily available in Screencast-o-matic.

A Comparison of Other Screencasting Tools.

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Last fall I created a chart and composed an in-depth comparison of free screencasting tools. In my ranking of complimentary choices, Screencastify came out on top. That chart and ranking can be seen here.