This LibGuide illustrates the differences between various types of Screencasting software. This is not meant to be an exhaustive evaluation of free software, but a small sampling to get a feel of the different types of software that is currently available.
This guide was originally created in conjunction with:
Sparks, O. B. (2010). Five minute screencasts – the super tool for science and engineering librarians. Issues in science and technology librarianship. No. 60 Winter 2010.