Software to Record a Screencast

Linux
- gtk-recordmydesktop
Windows
- BB Flashback
Multi-platform, web-based
- Screencast-o-Matic
  - This is limited to 15 minute screencasts, and it failed to save the video I just recorded, so I'm recommending against it. -DJ

Sites to Upload Screencasts

http://youtube.com/OpenMRS (Contact Michael Downey for how to do this)
http://openmrs.blip.tv (Contact Ben Wolfe for openmrs user credentials to upload to blip)

Before starting, make sure that ...

To record a screencast:

Write script/outline of the form ...
Practice script/outline until your tongue goes numb.
Perform a few practice runs using screencast software.
Take 10 deep breaths.
Start screencast software _ replace with favorite screencast software (e.g. recordmydesktop).
Perform script/outline.
Stop screencast software.
Optional: Change output into a high resolution flv
1. Screencast will have saved video/audio as an .ogg/.mp3/etc file.
Optional: Convert or compress raw audio/video file before uploading (if possible).
Log into blip.tv (or another video sharing website).
Upload your screencast (.ogg) to a web sharing site (e.g. blip.tv)
Upload your screencast to a web sharing site (blip.tv)
Upload your screencast to an openmrs server for archiving/backup purposes
Link to the screencast from a page on the wiki.

( could someone add a sample script here )