I am looking for some suggestions for two types of programs:
1) A screen capture program - (not what is built into Windows!). I need the ability to add arrows, other shapes, callouts, etc.
2) Similar, but more advanced, I am also looking for a program that will allow me to capture the screen as a video and then to edit that video, make transitions, etc.
I currently use SnagIt and Camtasia (both from TechSmith) for these tasks. The problem is that they are moving toward a subscription model with HUGELY inflated prices.
As an example, I currently pay about $15 for annual maintenance on Snagit and $56 for Camtasia (ballpark from memory within a dollar or two). For people with active maintenance they are allowing renewal for 5 years with guaranteed price increases every year but will then force us into their full subscription model. In other words, the maintenance becomes less attractive every year until you are finally forced into full subscription model. This is the current annual pricing on subscriptions, and that may well increase over time:
That kind of price increase is completely unreasonable to me. I can handle a subscription, but when the price gets jacked by more than twice and 4 times the current pricing, I start looking for alternatives.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
1) A screen capture program - (not what is built into Windows!). I need the ability to add arrows, other shapes, callouts, etc.
2) Similar, but more advanced, I am also looking for a program that will allow me to capture the screen as a video and then to edit that video, make transitions, etc.
I currently use SnagIt and Camtasia (both from TechSmith) for these tasks. The problem is that they are moving toward a subscription model with HUGELY inflated prices.
As an example, I currently pay about $15 for annual maintenance on Snagit and $56 for Camtasia (ballpark from memory within a dollar or two). For people with active maintenance they are allowing renewal for 5 years with guaranteed price increases every year but will then force us into their full subscription model. In other words, the maintenance becomes less attractive every year until you are finally forced into full subscription model. This is the current annual pricing on subscriptions, and that may well increase over time:
That kind of price increase is completely unreasonable to me. I can handle a subscription, but when the price gets jacked by more than twice and 4 times the current pricing, I start looking for alternatives.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Win11 Pro 24H2
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Kamrui Mini PC, Model CK10
- CPU
- Intel i5-12450H
- Memory
- 32GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- HP Envy 32
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 x 1440
- Hard Drives
- 1 x 2TB NVMe SSD
1 x 4TB NVMe SSD
1 x 4TB 2.5" SSD
- PSU
- 120W "Brick"
- Keyboard
- Corsair K70 Mechanical Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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- Operating System
- Win11 Pro 23H2
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
- CPU
- Intel i7-1255U
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Sound Card
- Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 13.3-inch IPS Display
- Screen Resolution
- WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
- Hard Drives
- 2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
- PSU
- USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
- Mouse
- Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
- Keyboard
- Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
