3 Steps to Record Online Courses + 6 Screen Capture Creator Tools

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Content creators who want to create online courses but do not want to spend a fortune on expensive equipment and professional services are concerned about how to produce videos at home.

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Our guide is here to help you capture high-quality videos for your online courses from the comfort of your own home.

Step #1: Create a professionally looking setup 

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The appropriate film equipment can make all the difference regarding your video recording setup. 

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A small studio setup necessitates a minimum of 10 square feet by 12 square feet of space. 

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Once you find the best location, decide how you want to deliver your script. This will help you decide how to set up whiteboards, paper sheets, green boards, etc. Make the background black, white, blue, or grey to enhance depth.

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Opt for a mirrorless DSLR camera that can record video in low light. Adjust the camera after you put it in the proper position or on the tripod stand. If possible, place it at the same or slightly lower height than the subject.

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Avoid using additional illumination in low-light videos, and use the lights on the subject. Make your subject as bright as possible by using three-pointing lights. Roof lights can be used to brighten the room for recording on Green/Whiteboards. Ensure that the board does not receive a direct reflection from the roof lights.

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More importantly, test the sound quality of your camera by connecting a professional microphone and recording a one- or two-minute session. Consider using acoustic panels in your studio to reduce the amount of reverb. Acoustic panels can be placed on the sides, behind, and in front of a subject to help absorb any unwanted noise.

Step #2: Make a video content outline 

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Avoiding unnecessary editing time, overshooting, or omitting a crucial part of your lesson by planning your video material before you start recording can save you hours of time and frustration during post-production.

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Your students will be more interested and retain more information if your well-organized videos are easy to follow.

It is also good to keep your script or teleprompter just out of shot to bolster your self-confidence and avoid freezing up while on camera.

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Do not look straight at and read from a script while speaking. Instead of a robot, they want to know who you are. 86 percent of customers feel that authenticity is essential when picking which brands to enjoy and support.

Step #3: Three…Two...One…Action! 

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The moment you step in front of the camera and press record, you may feel overwhelmed by feelings of stage fright.

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That is very normal, of course. When it is time to press record, many people — even seasoned presenters – freeze in front of the camera.

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It is essential to remember that your audience is not expecting perfection from you at all times.

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They are not there to see a highly polished expert in action. Keep in mind that they are attending your course because they are interested in the topic and want to learn from you.

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You can feel more comfortable in front of the camera and no longer have to fear every recording session by following some tried and proven methods.

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One of the most important things you can do is to keep practicing.

6 Screen Capture Creator Tools You Need to Record Your Online Courses 

Here are six software on our list that have received positive reviews from users.

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Creator tool #1: Free Online Screen Recorder 

Free Online Screen Recorder is one of the excellent choices for recording videos because it is cost-free and easy to use.

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You can use your camera to record video and audio, or you can choose to utilize an external microphone to record audio. Windows and Mac versions are both supported. The output settings are automatically adjusted based on the operating system.

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Creator tool #2: BB Flashback Express 

Screen recording with BB Flashback Express is quick, easy, and versatile.

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It is free and can record video and audio from the screen in Flash or AVI format.

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It is a terrific tool for recording movies for the web, giving you the ability to add audio and text comments and a wide range of other features.

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Creator tool #3: EZVID

Ezvid is a free tool for creating presentations and recording videos directly from your computer's screen.

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Users who desire to create visual and audio tutorial presentations will like the program's user-friendly interface.

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If you use Windows XP or a newer operating system, you can still upload your finished video recording to YouTube.

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Creator tool #4: Screen Grabber Pro 

As the best desktop screen capturing software, Screen Grabber Pro is popular.

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It is an easy-to-use application that lets you capture high-quality audio and video from a webcam.

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The software can record particular areas of the screen or the entire screen. It is also possible to record both the screen and audio simultaneously and even integrate video from your camera.

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Creator tool #5: ScreenFlow 

ScreenFlow is a well-designed and simple-to-use video production tool for Mac OS users who want to make lesson videos, webcasts, or even post-production work for professional videos.

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The software's direct upload to YouTube and Vimeo speeds up video sharing on these sites.

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ScreenFlow allows you to accomplish nearly everything you need to do to capture and edit simple computer screen videos. However, there are no choices for modifying the audio in this software, so you will have to find another program that does.

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Creator tool #6: Camtasia Studio 

This screen capture and recording software for Mac and Windows have been on the market for quite some time.

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Apart from screen capture, Camtasia Studio provides various video editing tools.

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Advanced capabilities such as customized video resolution selection, effects, and ready-made themes make the software ideal for creating tutorials and slideshows.

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Let the world know what you have learned. On and off-camera, Backspace looks forward to seeing your success.

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