TechSmith is at it again!

I’ve used TechSmith’s SnagIt software for years, Camtasia I’m just discovering really. This offer is especially interesting to me since I was introduced to their products through a free limited time deal they had going years ago.

It’s just smart marketing I guess. Give away a great product for free for a few weeks, build up a decent level of buzz & traffic, then back to business as usual. Between winning over lifetime users (like myself) and generating hundreds of inbound links and positive reviews, this should end up being a winning strategy for them.

Enough about that – let’s talk about the software.

1. It’s free!
2. It’s easy to use!
3. It’s feature rich!

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SnagIt

Primary function: Screen capture (screenshots)
Secondary function: Image editing

For the designers out there, this isn’t going to replace PhotoShop anytime soon, but it does have suprisingly robust functionality. With a little effort and creativity this simple screen capture software could become a staple for many bloggers.

Screen Capture Features:

1. Screen capture
2. Time delay
3. Capture multiple sections of a page
4. Include dropdowns & pointers

Image Editor Features:

1. Add text
2. Add shapes
3. Add effects
   • highlight, drop shadows, contrast correction, color correction, edges, perspective etc

Download:
ftp://ftp.techsmith.com/pub/products/snagit/725/SnagIt.exe [English]
ftp://ftp.techsmith.com/pub/products/snagit/725/snagitde.exe [German]
ftp://ftp.techsmith.com/pub/products/snagit/725/snagitfr.exe [French]

Request Free Product Key:
http://www.techsmith.com/snagit/ukdn.asp

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Camstudio

Primary function: Video/Screen capture
Secondary function: Presentation

Although my personal experience using this desktop capture/presentation software, some of the best online presentations and guides I’ve come across were made using Camstudio. It’s simple to use yet quite robust in it;s feature set. I’m looking forward to using it very soon!

Desktop/Video Capture Features:

1. 1 click usability – super simple!
2. Time delay, import clips, convert video clips
3. Capture desktop action, web browser pages, voice over, camera action etc

Presentation Features:

1. Voice over, Picture-in-Picture
2. Integrate/Automate PowerPoint Presentations
3. Add text, content, clipart, images
4. Add effects
   • highlight, drop shadows, Picture-in-picture etc

Download:
http://download.techsmith.com/camtasiastudio/enu/312/camtasiaf.exe

Request Free Product Key:
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/pcpls.asp

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I hope you enjoy this free, yet robust screen capture software. I’d love to hear from you if you download and use them. be sure to post your experience in the comments below.