Difference between revisions of "Learn VokoscreenNG"
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| − | |Creating video and image resources, combining audio, text, image, video and dubbing audio of any video. This can be used in digital | + | |Creating video and image resources, combining audio, text, image, video, and dubbing audio of any video. This can be used in digital storytelling activities |
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|The application on mobiles and tablets | |The application on mobiles and tablets | ||
| − | |There are many similar | + | |There are many similar applications are available on android mobile phones. For example, AZ screen recorder |
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# Locate and double-click the '''.exe''' file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.) | # Locate and double-click the '''.exe''' file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.) | ||
# A Installation dialogue box will appear, follow the instructions to install the software. | # A Installation dialogue box will appear, follow the instructions to install the software. | ||
| − | # The software will be installed. You can now open the VokoscreenNG application by double clicking on VokoscreenNG icon on the desktop screen or go to | + | # The software will be installed. You can now open the VokoscreenNG application by double-clicking on the VokoscreenNG icon on the desktop screen or go to the applications list, search using the search box feature, and click on the icon to open. |
===== For Linux (Ubuntu) ===== | ===== For Linux (Ubuntu) ===== | ||
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=== Working with application === | === Working with application === | ||
| − | Vokoscreen is | + | Vokoscreen is a FOSS desktop application, which will allow you to record the computer screen along with your audio input, live recordings of the browser, videoconferences. VokoscreenNG also captures your face using a webcam at the same time. |
==== Getting familiar with application ==== | ==== Getting familiar with application ==== | ||
You can access Vokoscreen from the Ubuntu applications menu. | You can access Vokoscreen from the Ubuntu applications menu. | ||
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px"> | |
| + | File:Step_to_open_the_Vokoscreen_.png|This can be opened from Applications > Sound & Video > VokoscreenNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==== The Vokoscreen User Interface ==== | ==== The Vokoscreen User Interface ==== | ||
| − | + | The Vokoscreen home screen has a user interface with setting tabs such are screen, Audio, Video, General settings, and Webcam settings. | |
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px"> | |
| + | File:Home_page_of_Vokoscreen_.png|Home page of VokoscreenNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | There | + | There is some standard button that will always appear on the bottom of the Vokoscreen window. |
Start: button starts the recording process | Start: button starts the recording process | ||
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==== Audio Settings ==== | ==== Audio Settings ==== | ||
| − | The second tab on the screen (denoted by the microphone symbol) allows you to do audio settings to improve audio quality. You can choose whether to record audio or not | + | The second tab on the screen (denoted by the microphone symbol) allows you to do audio settings to improve audio quality. You can choose whether to record audio or not, you can set the audio input either from the monitor or from the microphone to record from using the checkboxes provided. |
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px"> | |
| − | + | File:Audio_setting_in_Vokoscreen.png|Audio settings of VokoscreenNG | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
==== Recording settings ==== | ==== Recording settings ==== | ||
Once you've configured your settings, you're ready to finally record your screen. To start recording your video, press Start at the bottom of the window. | Once you've configured your settings, you're ready to finally record your screen. To start recording your video, press Start at the bottom of the window. | ||
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px"> | |
| + | File:Start_recording_in_vokoscreen.png|Click on start for recording in VokoscreenNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
As soon as you press '''Start''', Vokoscreen will begin recording. Everything you do from here out will be part of your video ( if you want to temporarily stop recording, press Pause. When you press Start again, Vokoscreen will pick back up where it left off) | As soon as you press '''Start''', Vokoscreen will begin recording. Everything you do from here out will be part of your video ( if you want to temporarily stop recording, press Pause. When you press Start again, Vokoscreen will pick back up where it left off) | ||
| − | When you're done recording, maximize the Vokoscreen window again, and press Stop. Also you can use the below shortcut keys to start, pause and stop recording. | + | When you're done recording, maximize the Vokoscreen window again, and press Stop. Also, you can use the below shortcut keys to start, pause and stop recording. |
# Start recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F10> | # Start recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F10> | ||
# Pause recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F12 | # Pause recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F12 | ||
# Stop recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F11> | # Stop recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F11> | ||
| − | After you stop your recording, you can safely close Vokoscreen window, and your recording will be located in the folder that you configured under the Settings tab (In Ubuntu by default recording will be | + | After you stop your recording, you can safely close the Vokoscreen window, and your recording will be located in the folder that you configured under the Settings tab (In Ubuntu by default recording will be saved under the "Videos" folder). |
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px"> | |
| + | File:Saved_path_of_file_vokoscreen.png|Saved path of file in VokoscreenNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Explore an application]] | [[Category:Explore an application]] | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 26 March 2021
Introduction
Basic information
| ICT Competency | VokoscreenNG is a Free and Open Source screencasting desktop application.
screencasting: digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration. |
| Educational application and relevance | Creating video and image resources, combining audio, text, image, video, and dubbing audio of any video. This can be used in digital storytelling activities |
| Version | VokoscreenNG 3.0.7 |
| Other similar applications | Kazam, RecordMyDesktop, Simple screen recorder |
| The application on mobiles and tablets | There are many similar applications are available on android mobile phones. For example, AZ screen recorder |
| Development and community help |
Overview of features
Installation
For Windows
- Go to this link to select latest and stable version of the VokoscreenNG installable file (take the fist linked file from the list).
- Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.)
- A Installation dialogue box will appear, follow the instructions to install the software.
- The software will be installed. You can now open the VokoscreenNG application by double-clicking on the VokoscreenNG icon on the desktop screen or go to the applications list, search using the search box feature, and click on the icon to open.
For Linux (Ubuntu)
- To install VokoscreenNG through the terminal, follow the below steps :
- Open terminal by clicking Applications->System Tools->Terminal or through Keyboard shortcut
Ctrl+Alt+T - In the terminal window, type below command and press enter to start the installation by providing your machine password:
sudo snap install vokoscreen-ng
- Open terminal by clicking Applications->System Tools->Terminal or through Keyboard shortcut
Working with application
Vokoscreen is a FOSS desktop application, which will allow you to record the computer screen along with your audio input, live recordings of the browser, videoconferences. VokoscreenNG also captures your face using a webcam at the same time.
Getting familiar with application
You can access Vokoscreen from the Ubuntu applications menu.
This can be opened from Applications > Sound & Video > VokoscreenNG
The Vokoscreen User Interface
The Vokoscreen home screen has a user interface with setting tabs such are screen, Audio, Video, General settings, and Webcam settings.
Home page of VokoscreenNG
There is some standard button that will always appear on the bottom of the Vokoscreen window.
Start: button starts the recording process
Stop: button stops the recording
Pause: The Pause button pauses the video, which can be resumed using the Start button
Play: The Play button lets you play your recording back
Send: Send button lets you mail the video.
Audio Settings
The second tab on the screen (denoted by the microphone symbol) allows you to do audio settings to improve audio quality. You can choose whether to record audio or not, you can set the audio input either from the monitor or from the microphone to record from using the checkboxes provided.
Audio settings of VokoscreenNG
Recording settings
Once you've configured your settings, you're ready to finally record your screen. To start recording your video, press Start at the bottom of the window.
Click on start for recording in VokoscreenNG
As soon as you press Start, Vokoscreen will begin recording. Everything you do from here out will be part of your video ( if you want to temporarily stop recording, press Pause. When you press Start again, Vokoscreen will pick back up where it left off)
When you're done recording, maximize the Vokoscreen window again, and press Stop. Also, you can use the below shortcut keys to start, pause and stop recording.
- Start recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F10>
- Pause recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F12
- Stop recording: <CTRL + SHIFT + F11>
After you stop your recording, you can safely close the Vokoscreen window, and your recording will be located in the folder that you configured under the Settings tab (In Ubuntu by default recording will be saved under the "Videos" folder).
Saved path of file in VokoscreenNG
