What is a good free screen recorder?

[cheater87]

I want to upload some stuff to youtube.

[abu shofwan]

BB Flashback (http://www.bbsoftware.co.uk/bbflashbackexpress/home.aspx?cc=true).

I personally using FastStone Capture (Win7) & SnagIt (XP Pro)

[acr1965]

Ashampoo Snap 3 can be found for free although for Windows 7 and Vista I don't believe it can capture audio except from a mic.

[the_sly_dog]

http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/Encoder4_Overview.aspx

microsft free expression screen recorder is far the best screen recorder and built in editor also records pc sound and mic also that is what i use to upload all my videos to youtube 1080p

[cheater87]

Thanks I'll take a look. :D 0_o I hit download for the Microsoft one and nothing happens. Just get taken to a page with 60 day trial demos.

[the_sly_dog]

http://www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it/Default.aspx

Expression Encoder imports and encodes video files, produces live webcasts, enhances media with watermarks and advertising, and publishes with Silverlight.

the bottom left one you want
Expression Encoder 4 with SP1 thats the free recorder

[TheMozart]

I use HyperCam 3.:thumb:

[accessgranted]

http://camstudio.org/
free opensource

[ruinebabine]

You could give a shot to "Free Screen To Video" 2.0.
-{ Quote: "Koyote Soft's Free Screen To Video (freeware) allows you to record screen activity to video files. You can record entire or parts of your screen to FLV, AVI, WMV or SWF. Very easy to use, Free screen to video can record mouse movements and audio from a microphone or directly from your computer's hardware. You can create help desk, online help, training, education and distance learning videos more easily. FLV and SWF format don't need any extra codecs installation. Everything needed is included in this freeware.

The tool would be useful for anybody looking to record videos for YouTube or a similar site from their screen. You can also create HTML web page of your recorded FLV video files automatically to publish on your website and share with the entire world.

The software supports English, French and Italian and runs on all Windows." }-
See some screenshots at
http://www.softpedia.com/progScreenshots/Free-Screen-To-Video-Screenshot-136747.html

[mrpink]

-{ Quote: "I use HyperCam 3.:thumb:" }-

HyperCam 2 (http://www.hyperionics.com/hc/) is free
You can also check Screen2Avi Portable (http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Multimedia/Video/Screen2Avi-Portable.shtml) and watch some tests made by the author on YouTube
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJT2CRcxank-
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCIZFwOtJLY&feature=related-

[cheater87]

Trying Cam Studio.

[cheater87]

Cam Studio wasn't my bag of tea. Trying the Micro one.

[cheater87]

Which records sound that is playing from the computer?