I absolutely love TechSmith products like Snagit. One of their tools, Jing, is also incredible, but I haven’t used it as much as I probably should. While I’m away on vacation, I asked my brother to share his experiences with using Jing from TechSmith.
Screen capture software is a must have for almost anyone but especially bloggers. This indispensable tool allows you to capture a window, pane, or specific region of the screen.
You’re no doubt familiar with Snagit, one of the most popular apps in this category. It is an excellent tool with a robust set of features. There is a free 30 Day trial after which a user must purchase the software to continue using it. While it is worth every penny, some people are simply addicted to FREE. Can’t fault that.
If you’re one of those so addicted then you might want to give Jing a try. TechSmith’s lightweight screen capture tool is easy to sign up for, and your only a quick download away from getting started.
With Jing you will be able to:
- Take a screenshot (and add a caption, highlights, or an arrow)
- Record video of action on your screen (Great for simple, fast tutorial creation.)
- Share via IM, email, Twitter, Flickr, etc…
There are a few different ways to share your screen capture. There’s the standard “copy & paste” option; paste your Jing screenshot right into an email, document, or instant message; save it as a file and send it the old fashioned way; or create a Screencast link to share. It’s also possible to put HTML embed code onto your clipboard or upload to FTP.
Editing features are very limited but quick & simple is the point with an app like this. Get something like Snagit, if editing power is important. Jing Pro version is available for $14.95 per year, offering more video features.
Thanks for sharing with us a little bit of What Bill Thinks.