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How do I save video file?
I've recently downloaded CamStudio free software to do video recordings, and am having issues "Saving" the file once I've recorded something. Once the recording is made, it's automatically playing it in Windows Media Player. However, there's no option to SAVE via CamStudio or WMP. Has anyone here had experience with the CamStudio software and been able to save an actual video file?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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FYI: CS saves in AVI format, so try not to go over its 2GB file size limit. There are ways to make usable files that are over 2GB, but not too far over, but it's easier just to avoid that.
One of the choices you can make is to NOT play the file after recording. Suggest you have a look at the Options menu and then post back with further questions.
Yes, many of us are routinely using CamStudio successfully for a variety of purposes. I do screen captures at a streaming puppycam site and post them on YouTube. Others do tutorials.
You'll find Terry Britton's CamStudio tutorials particularly helpful. Look for links to them at the very top of this page. Terry's our resident expert, and I imagine he'll be along before very long.
Welcome, and enjoy.
Jo
I'm going to check out Terry's tutorials now to get up to speed. Thank you again for your assistance.
-David
Terry has recently been recommending the xvid codec since it represents what he and another member, through a series of experiments, determined is the best combination of quality and small file size. In one of his posts above Terry furnishes a link to a particular version of xvid that he recommends.
A look at the following post should give you valuable information about what settings produced small file sizes with good quality in their experiments: http://camstudio.org/forum/discussion/658/req-recommended-settings-for-recording-for-90-min.#Item_49
Jo
The "Use User Specified Directory" determines where the temp files are placed. You have to set the "Name of AVI File" to "Ask for Filename" to be able to selcet where you wish the final recording to be saved at.
Xvid definitely helps a ton in avoiding going over the 2GB limit. See other posts and videos to see the settings best used to keep the audio and video in sync.
Terry