make a software demonstration DVD via Sony Vegas ?

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make a software demonstration DVD via Sony Vegas ?

Posted by Lorcan Mulligan on June 20, 2013 at 2:37 pm

Hi Guys, I Have to make a software demonstration DVD, how should I approach it. I was thinking one way to approach it was to use Microsoft Expression or Camtasia , to capture the software demonstration what is on my pc, next the video that created by Camtasia or Microsoft Expression import it into Sony Vegas DVD editing software and put it together with subtitles and voice over. What do people think of this approach or could you suggest any other approach ? Any responses appreciated….

PS if there is a better forum that I should put this question in, please feel free to mention

John Rofrano replied 12 years, 10 months ago 4 Members · 7 Replies
7 Replies

Stephen Mann
June 20, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Yes, this is the right forum, and your workflow sounds appropriate.

Steve Mann
MannMade Digital Video
http://www.mmdv.com
Lorcan Mulligan
June 20, 2013 at 5:16 pm

Thanks…has anybody ever done this ? any problems encountered ? thanks Steve for your response
John Rofrano
June 22, 2013 at 2:15 am

[Lorcan Mulligan] “…has anybody ever done this ? any problems encountered “

Yea, DVD’s really don’t have enough resolution to demonstrate computer software (they’re only 653×480). You’ll need to capture at a very low screen resolution or zoom in a lot for people to be able to see what you are doing. You’re not going to like the quality because small words on a computer screen don’t hold up will to MPEG-2 compress which was designed to encode scenery in a movie so expect it to be a bit fuzzy.

I use Camtasia all the time. It’s excellent software for capturing demos and it has an excellent editor that’s easy to use and filled with special funtions that make zooming and overlays a lot easier so there is no need to use Vegas really. Just edit with Camtasia and author to DVD. You’ll still need a DVD authoring program and Vegas can burn DVD’s without menus if that’s all you need. Of course you can edit with Vegas too.

~jr

http://www.johnrofrano.com
http://www.vasst.com
Thayalan Paramasawam
June 25, 2013 at 6:31 am

Hi Sir,(Mr.John Rofrano)

Can i install the camtasia programme in my working station which SVP 12 and DVDA 5.2 in system.Because i have 3 working station,all the W.Station i only install related programme for SVP only.

Thank You
Thayalan Paramasawam
John Rofrano
June 25, 2013 at 10:29 am

I have my Camtasia installed on my SVP12 workstation and it all works fine together. No worries.

~jr

http://www.johnrofrano.com
http://www.vasst.com
Thayalan Paramasawam
June 26, 2013 at 4:32 am

Thanks Mr.John Rofrano………now i am happy,so i can more videos for youtube.Thanks a lot Mr.John….
John Rofrano
June 27, 2013 at 12:27 am

You’re welcome. Glad I could help.

~jr

http://www.johnrofrano.com
http://www.vasst.com

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