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How-To Make an OpenMRS Screencast

How-To Make an OpenMRS Screencast

Sep 02, 2011

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

Suggested Settings for Screencasts

  • 1280x768 screen resolution

  • 500kb or greater bitrate

  • Shorter screencasts are better than longer ones

Embedding Screencasts

  • (link to blip.tv how-to link to flash widget)

Step by Step to Record a Screencast

Before starting, make sure that ...

  • You have installed screencast software on your machine.

  • You have created an account on blip.tv (or have 'openmrs' credentials).

  • You have chosen a specific feature or topic to demo.

  • You have written an outline/script for the feature or topic of choice.

To record a screencast:

  1. Write script/outline of the form ...

  2. Practice script/outline until your tongue goes numb.

  3. Perform a few practice runs using screencast software.

  4. Take 10 deep breaths.

  5. Start screencast software _ replace with favorite screencast software (e.g. recordmydesktop).

  6. Perform script/outline.

  7. Stop screencast software.

  8. Optional: Change output into a high resolution flv

    1. Screencast will have saved video/audio as an .ogg/.mp3/etc file.

  9. Optional: Convert or compress raw audio/video file before uploading (if possible).

  10. Log into blip.tv (or another video sharing website).

  11. Upload your screencast (.ogg) to a web sharing site (e.g. blip.tv)

  12. Upload your screencast to a web sharing site (blip.tv)

  13. Upload your screencast to an openmrs server for archiving/backup purposes

  14. Link to the screencast from a page on the wiki.

Sample Script/Outline

( could someone add a sample script here )

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