Video Creation Tools

A RESOURCE LIST FOR WEB 2.0 VIDEO TOOLS

You probably don’t realize it but being able to create videos for your business is an essential tool and necessary resource for today’s  business owners. It enables you to share your ideas in a new and exciting media, connect with your clients, and the people who work with you, and take your message to an entirely new level. There are many resources out there to assist and help you create your videos quickly and easily. Below I list for you links to a variety of video creation resources.

1 Animoto

1. Web-based (no software to download)
2. Automated Hollywood-grade photo slideshows with text overlays
3. Super-easy, complete your first video in minutes
4. Business (paid) version includes DVD-quality downloads, commercially licensed music library, professional image collections ready to use
5. Free (limited to 30 seconds) and paid versions

2 Jing

1. PC+Mac download
2. Simple screencast creator (record onscreen actions and your voice)
3. Great for tutorials or demos
4. Share the videos quickly via SWF files, ScreenCast.com and others
5. Limited to 5 minute videos (both free and paid versions)
6. Pro version records in HD and can upload direct to YouTube
7. Free version (recommended) or inexpensive paid version

3 ScreenToaster

1. Web-based (no software to download)
2. Create screencasts, tutorials, and demos any time and anywhere
3. Start recording with just one click
4. Can upload the video to ScreenToaster.com, YouTube
5. Download the video to your computers
6. Free

4 Camtasia

1. PC-only, Mac version soon
2. Professional on-screen video creation
3. Feature-rich for the techie, not necessary for most users
4. Expensive: $299

5 CamStudioPro

1. PC-only
2. Create professional screen capture videos
3. Designed by an internet marketer with internet marketers in mind
4. Sophisticated options for the advanced user
5. Affordable price, $29.95

6 SpotMixer

1. No software or expertise required
2. Quick start professional video templates
3. Use your own photos and videos, or use the commercially licensed photos, videos and music
4. SpotMixer optimizes the video tags for search engines, hosts the video and automatically uploads to YouTube
5. Monthly fee: $49

7 ScreenFlow

1. Mac-only
2. Capture your desktop, video camera, microphone and computer audio all at once
3. Sophisticated, yet simple, editing tools to create professional screencasts
4. Position video in 3D or use zoom and “callout” features
5. $99 price tag