For a long time there was one default application for capturing video from your computer screen on the Mac. SnapZPro has been available on the Mac for many years and while it has served us well it may be time to move on for good.
For the last year or more I’ve been using a program called iShowU from shinywhitebox software. I’ve liked the ease of use and the speed at which it will build my captures after finishing a record. One of the biggest drawbacks for me with SnapZPro is the time it takes to build the file after recording. When deadlines are tight it just doesn’t cut it, especially on long records. Well now there even more reason to make the switch.
With the introduction of iShowU HD, you now have the ability to record in HD, post directly to YouTube and other video hosting sites, record keystrokes, import directly into Final Cut Pro, plus a slew of other new features. The standard version costs $29.95 with the Pro version cost $59.95. For Leopard only so if you’re still running Tiger, you’ve got to stick with iShowU or upgrade your OS. Lots of video tutorials available on their site. Of course there are other choices for screen capturing like ScreenFlow from Flip4mac. ScreenFlow is great for doing screencasts with it’s integrated editing functionality. It’s pricier at $99 too. But for simple screen captures for use in your Final Cut sequences I don’t think you can go wrong with iShowU HD. I’m upgrading today!
