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Old 2011-07-25, 09:42 AM
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Re: recording webcasts

I do this quite often.

I've been using Atubecatcher (It's free):
http://atube-catcher.en.softonic.com/
I use the screen record feature in which you trace a square around the section you wish to capture (active window).
It's pretty simple to use and works well.
The only real drawback is that it's only output format is .wmv
I recommend just capturing the small window on YT and doing it that way.
If the broadcast is YT HD it usually looks pretty good even after it's set to full screen for playback.
Word to the wise: Familiarize yourself with it first and turn the embedded YT volume to less than a quarter of it's capability and switch the default audio setting in atube to Stereo mix from the default mono setting and you'll get a good recording of the live stream. Capture a few videos beforehand to workout the bugs and see how you like it.

A friend recently recommended this program too:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_debut_video_capture/
It's said to have more output format options etc, but I've yet to try it.

Good luck and I hope this helps.
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