Articulate has just launched Screenr, a free screencasting (video capturing) tool. Screenr allows you to create simulations and screen-capture videos, which are somewhat similar to Adobe Captivate. Here are some pros and cons of the tool.

Pros

  • It’s free
  • Allows you to record movies (videos in MP4 format) that can be published and viewed on: Your blog, Iphone, MP4 video players, facebook, tweeter, and Articulate Studio 09 published courses
  • Allows recording on Mac or Windows PC
  • Plays recorded videos on Youtube or any other site on Web
  • Does not require any application install (can be launched from the web)
  • Allows you to include a live commentary/narration
  • Provides four pre-set capture sizes: 720×540, 854×480, 980×560, and Full Screen; you may drag and resize the recording frame based on your requirements to any screen size
  • Allows you to specify the source of audio
  • Allows you to download the recorded MP4 files (without branding)

Cons

  • Has a recording duration limit set to 5 minutes
  • Does not allow you to add captions to movies
  • Does not allow you to edit videos after recording

Considering a long list of pros, the cons may be sidelined. However, the tool may not be suitable for developing application simulations similar to Adobe Captivate as Screenr does not allow you to add captions. So, Screenr may be used for small recordings for courses, blogs, or tweets, but it is certainly not a replacement for Adobe Captivate.

Here are some Screenr videos for you.

Source of videos: Rapid Elearning Blog and Screenr.com

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