Screenium 3 - ideal tool for creating screencasts on Mac
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Opportunities OS X allow you to record video from your Mac screen regular meansBut if you need more functionality to record instructional videos, or, say, the gameplay of games, then you will need specialized software. That such is Screenium 3. This application has a huge number of settings, it supports 60 frames per second, and any resolution up to 5K. But this, of course, not all of his dignity.
The problem with all applications for video capture is that after recording you still have to edit video separately, because the possibility of edit them rather scanty - add notes, highlights, apply soundtracks and stuff needed for specialized video editor. There is no shortage of Screenium, with it you can do with your video literally anything you want. But let's deal in order.
recording modes
As mentioned above, the application supports any resolution of all. At the same time, you can record video in three different ways: to make the capture of the selected area, full screen or single application window.
Region
Mode "Field" is very useful when you want to record what is happening on the screen, hiding from prying eyes that is not intended for them. Area well adjusted, there is a per-pixel boundaries setting, option to save proportions and magnifier for more precise adjustment.
full screen
The traditional mode, which captures the entire desktop, including the status bar, dock icons (this time, however, can be customized). If your Mac is connected to multiple displays, the program prompts you to select the correct one.
One window
A useful mode that allows you to record without problems the action taking place in a specific application window. Do not forget to turn on the display Screenium on all desktops, or for recording will be available only to the application window, located on the same table as the Screenium.
recording settings
All capture option on a separate panel, not hidden in the bowels of the application settings. The latter due to this, by the way, quite a bit: the standard keyboard shortcuts so save clips folder.
Video
This section contains all the settings for your video: frame rate, quality, secretive option and display the menu bar. Each of them signed, so everything is simple and clear.
Desktop
If you want to hide the wallpaper or hide the mess on the desktop, just select the corresponding checkboxes here. For those who write long videos, the actual function will lock the screen.
Audio
Tab "Audio" is responsible for the sound settings. Here you can select the desired source. Default is written only the audio from the microphone if you need to write down the system sounds, you will need to install the audio capture driver Soundflower.
Camera
Look in this section if you want to record video in parallel with screen recording and image from the camera Mac. It will look like a "picture in picture", and the size of the superimposed video can be changed even after shooting.
Mouse
A lot of settings in Screenium dedicated mouse. The video can be visualized not only the cursor but also the keystrokes, their signatures, as well as scrolling.
Timer
The last section contains the settings for the recording time (you can restrict) and lag. There is also the option to enable recording when the resolution is changed, it can be useful for anyone who writes video game.
Editing
Select the desired settings for a specific project and to make a video recording - it's half the battle. Now it is necessary to edit: cut, reduce, add transitions, text, markers, and more. In this regard, Screenium give odds to many competitors. Here we have almost a full video editor with the editing table, track, zoom, transparency settings, audio filters, and much more.
Templates, add text, transitions, or other functions available via the corresponding button on the panel. There really are so many possibilities, so I only briefly enumerate what you can do with Screenium:
- use a variety of templates and clipart;
- add other videos and photos by combining them with each other;
- record voice comments and embed them in the right places;
- add text, various shapes such as arrows and other things;
- use audio and video effects to specific tracks;
- scale the video, add transitions and change the transparency;
- in every possible way to cut, glue and reshape the bits you want;
In addition to the above there are still plenty of opportunities available, and there are different settings for each of them (for some very advanced).
Export
The finished project can be immediately published on YouTube, Facebook, send via iMessage or email, and, of course, saved to a file. In the latter case, you can specify not only the size but also the resolution, bit rate, video frame rate. My 9-second test video with the maximal quality settings Screenium counted for about 20 seconds (MacBook Air 2015).
results
I run the risk of running into accusations of bias, but I really difficult to think of any cons Screenium. The app is really thought out, offers the functionality demanded and what is important is solution "all in one", saving us from having to further process the captured video in video editor. If creating screencasts for you is not just entertainment, but as a serious business, you can safely choose Screenium 3 - will not be disappointed.