Jing is a very handy tool you can use to take snapshots and record videos from any portion of your screen. What is really special about Jing is that it allows you to share your recently created snapshot or video instantly through Screencast.com, without requiring to save the file first and upload it manually. The program is so intuitive that even complete beginners can use it effectively.
The program features a totally unconventional interface that makes it even more interesting. In fact, it installs a semitransparent "sun" in the middle-top area of your desktop, which is designed to stay in always-on-top mode. Whenever you want to make a capture, you just need to move your mouse towards that sun and select "Capture" from among the options that emerge. This will enable you to select the area of your screen you want to capture and whether you want to make a snapshot or start a video recording. If you select the "Capture image" option, the program allows you to apply a few basic editing functions to the image, namely adding texts, arrows and frames to it and highlighting any sub-area. If on the other hand you select the "Capture video" option, you are allowed to enable or disable your microphone, stop or pause the recording at any moment or restart it. Whatever option you choose, once you finish your capture, the program will allow you to save it as an image/video file, share it directly using your Screencast.com account or, in the case of a snapshot only, copy it to your clipboard. more
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