Recording video

This page will contain instructions on recording a screencast on Linux and Windows for oVirt demo screencasts.

GNOME 3

• Hit Ctrl-Alt-Shift-R to start recording, hit again to stop recording
• The video will be in /home/<user>/Videos/Screencast from <date>.webm

GNOME 2 or KDE

• Install recordmydesktop with the appropriate front-end for your desktop

Adding a soundtrack

GNOME

• Start GNOME Sound Recorder
• Start playing the video recorded previously
• Record your voice-over (use a microphone to get better sound quality)
• Use Pitivi to synchronise sound and image, and to cut beginning and end bits out.
• Save in a YouTube compatible format which is not patent encumbered such as .ogv or .webm