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=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===
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|ICT Competency
|ICT Competency
|VokoscreenNG is a Free and Open Source screencasting desktop application.
|VokoscreenNG is a Free and Open Source screen casting desktop application.
screen casting: digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration.
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|Educational application and relevance
|Educational application and relevance
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|Version
|Version
|VokoscreenNG 3.0.7
|VokoscreenNG 3.3.0
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|Other similar applications
|Other similar applications
|Kazam, RecordMyDesktop, Simple screen recorder
|[https://itsfoss.com/kazam-screen-recorder/ Kazam], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScreenCasts/RecordMyDesktop RecordMyDesktop], [https://itsfoss.com/record-screen-ubuntu-simplescreenrecorder/ Simple screen recorder]
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|The application on mobiles and tablets
|The application on mobiles and tablets
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|Development and community help
|Development and community help
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|[https://linuxecke.volkoh.de/vokoscreen/vokoscreen.html Vokoscreen Page]
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===== For Windows =====
===== For Windows =====
# Go to [https://linuxecke.volkoh.de/vokoscreen/vokoscreen-download.html '''<big>this link</big>'''] to select latest and stable version of the VokoscreenNG installable file (take the first linked file from the list).
# [https://linuxecke.volkoh.de/vokoscreen/vokoscreen-download.html '''Click here to select and download'''] the '''VokoscreenNG''' installation (.exe) file(take the first linked file from the list).
# Locate and double-click the '''.exe''' file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.)
# Locate the downloaded .exe file on your system (usually it will be in your '''Downloads''' folder) and double-click on that file to start the installation.
# A Installation dialogue box will appear, follow the instructions to install the software.
# You will be prompted to install the software. Follow the instructions given on the window 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 application icon to open.
# Once 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 application icon to open.
'''[https://youtu.be/m7U3vQCfVMc Installation of VokoscreenNG- English tutorial]'''
'''[https://youtu.be/JrG_0FEAvmw Installation of VokoscreenNG- Kannada tutorial]'''
===== For Linux (Ubuntu) =====
===== For Linux (Ubuntu) =====
#To install VokoscreenNG through the terminal, follow the below steps :
#To install VokoscreenNG through the terminal, follow the below steps :
##Open terminal by clicking Applications->System Tools->Terminal or through Keyboard shortcut <code>Ctrl+Alt+T</code>
##Open terminal by clicking Applications->System Tools->Terminal or through keyboard shortcut <code>Ctrl+Alt+T</code>
##In the terminal window, type below command and press Enter to start the installation by providing your machine password:
##In the terminal window, type below command and press enter key
##<code>sudo snap install vokoscreen-ng</code>
##<code>sudo snap install vokoscreen-ng</code>
##Now type your ubuntu password(it will not display on your screen),press Enter
=== Working with application ===
=== Working with application ===
Vokoscreen is an Free and Open Source Software desktop application, which will allow you to record the computer screen along with your audio input, live recordings of the browser, video conferences. VokoscreenNG also captures your face using your computer webcam at the same time.
Vokoscreen is an Free and Open Source Software desktop application, which will allow you to record the computer screen along with your audio input, live recordings of the browser and video conferences. VokoscreenNG also captures your face using your computer webcam at the same time.
==== Getting familiar with application ====
==== Getting familiar with application ====
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
File:Step_to_open_the_Vokoscreen_.png|This can be opened from Applications > Sound & Video > VokoscreenNG
File:Step_to_open_the_Vokoscreen_.png|Steps to open Vokoscreen-NG
</gallery>
</gallery>
There is some standard button that will always appear on the bottom of the Vokoscreen window.
There is some standard button that will always appear on the bottom of the Vokoscreen window.
Start: button starts the recording process
Start: Starts the recording process
Stop: Stops the recording
Pause: Pauses the screen casting, which can be resumed using the "start button"
Play: Plays the screen casted videos
Send: Shares your screen casted videos directly from the application (to use this you need to prior configure your email client).
Other than these the buttons, slider '''Magnification''' zoom the screen size and '''Countdown''' indicates the time it is about to begin the recording in terms of seconds after the user clicks on '''Start''' button.
==== 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, you can set the audio input either from the monitor or from the microphone to record from using the checkboxes provided.
The second tab on the screen view you can make your input audio device settings such as:
The microphone symbol-allows you to do audio setting to improve audio quality.
You can choose the options by check boxes provided monitor of Built in audio analog stereo or Built_in Audio analog Stereo to start recording audio.
If you are using external headphone/earphone you need to select "Built-in Audio analog Stereo"option.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
File:Audio_setting_in_Vokoscreen.png|Audio settings of VokoscreenNG
File:Audio_setting_in_Vokoscreen.png|Audio settings of VokoscreenNG
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="350px">
File:Start_recording_in_vokoscreen.png|Click on start for recording in VokoscreenNG
File:Start_recording_in_vokoscreen.png|Click on Start for recording in VokoscreenNG
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</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 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>
When you're done recording, maximize the Vokoscreen window again, and press Stop.
==== Screen Capturing Settings ====
==== Screen Capturing Settings ====
The following “Screen” view will open when you launch the tool for the first time:
The following “Screen” view will open when you launch the tool for the first time:
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File:Screen_Capturing_Settings.png|Screen Capturing Settings of VokoscreenNG
File:Screen_Capturing_Settings.png|Screen Capture Settings of VokoscreenNG
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You can see that you have three options for screen recording
You can see that you have three options for screen recording
# Fullscreen.
# Full Screen.
# A specific Window.
# A specific Window.
# An Area on the screen.
# An Area on the screen.
* Select '''Full screen''' by clicking on radio button beside full screen. As you press '''Start''', Vokoscreen will begin full screen 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).
* Alternatively If you want only a particular window to be recorded then choose the option '''Window.'''
<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
File:Select Area to record.png|Select Area to record
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In case if you do not want to record your entire monitor screen, you can use '''Area''' option to select your required area to be recorded in the video. To do this, go to “Screen” option tab and select “Area” and then adjust the green colored square box on the selected window and click on start to record.
'''NOTE:''' Before recording make sure you have set your frames in between 20 to 30 since that is the standard size. You can consider a frame as a snapshot. These values specify number of snapshots per seconds. In this sense, the larger the frame size the clearer the video. Clarity of video is more if you keep the frames more but also keep note that the size of the video also increases if you keep the frame size larger.
==== Locating the Recorded File ====
Once 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>'''NOTE:''' When you want to watch the recorded file go to the '''Videopath''' mentioned in the above path in your system and open the video with VLC Media player or any other that you have installed on your system. Even though there is a '''Play''' button and it plays in the inbuilt player avoid using it.
==== The webcam Settings====
The webcam view that appears as follows, you need to check camera option to use your computer webcam and if you are using external USB webcams, then you may need to select your webcam from the dropdown. Also you can choose your camera best resolution from the same screen. Make sure you will observe the Screen resolution slider. Screen resolution is basically the number of pixels in each dimensions. As number of pixel size increases, the recording clarity also gets increased.
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File:WebCam Settings.png|WebCam Settings in VokoscreenNG
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====Using Magnifier====
You can turn the Magnification option on, and also select Dialog options for magnification. This will help you in turning focus on an area of a screen by making it appear prominent.
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File:Magnifier.png|Using Magnifier in VokoscreenNG
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=== Ideas for resource creation ===
# By recording the screen activity you can demonstrate any action, event, session to give a hands-on experience to the viewer.
# With Visual demonstration of an activity you can make your presentations more attractive and useful.
# By using webcam you can build familiarity with your viewers.
# Explanation for a PDF, Video, Image or graphics can be done easily.
=== References ===
[https://github.com/vkohaupt/vokoscreenNG GitHub Page] <br>
[https://linuxecke.volkoh.de/vokoscreen/vokoscreen.html Vokoscreen page]
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