Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-11-05 Thread Russell Adams
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:21:14PM -0400, Richard Moreland wrote: > I've just installed and tested "recordmydesktop" (based on Russell's > recommendation) on my Linux system and it seems to work great. It > produces .ogv video files, which will need to be run through ffmpeg or > mencode first to

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Sebastian Rose
Hi Richard, great idea. There are some screencasts around that could serve as a basis. I'd gladly rework my two little screencasts about org-protocol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Z2PiAcgh8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2xjwxEj-c8 I used Wink[1] to create those screnncasts. But I guess

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Bastien
Richard Moreland writes: > I've just installed and tested "recordmydesktop" (based on Russell's > recommendation) on my Linux system and it seems to work great. I can confirm this -- recordmydesktop is the tool I use regularily for screencasts. -- Bastien ___

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread John Hendy
Maybe some help can be found here re. software? - Big list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screencasting_software - A bit dated, but pretty cool overview of some Linux methods: http://www.linuxhaxor.net/?p=815 - Krut looks simple enough and has some neat features: http://www.linux-magazine.c

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Richard Moreland
I've just installed and tested "recordmydesktop" (based on Russell's recommendation) on my Linux system and it seems to work great. It produces .ogv video files, which will need to be run through ffmpeg or mencode first to be compatible with Vimeo. On my Mac, I used Telestream's ScreenFlow, which

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Erik Iverson
Richard, First of all, your MobileOrg screencasts are very nice. In my opinion, keeping things high-level and showing the major features are what is important. In a way, they are commercials for the product, and I think the best way to entice people into trying the product is to make them say "W

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Eric Schulte
Hi Richard, I think this is a really great idea. I agree this could greatly raise awareness of Org-mode and Org-mode features both for the completely uninitiated and for the seasoned users. We've been meaning to put together a Babel screencast, but as of yet have not found the time or software.

Re: [Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Russell Adams
I love the idea of more screencasts! > I'd be happy to host the videos if bandwidth is a concern on the > orgmode.org site. I'll offer up a second mirror on my site, if needed. > I've also already purchased the necessary software > to record/edit the videos. What is needed? I've heard "recordmy

[Orgmode] Org-mode screencasts

2010-09-23 Thread Richard Moreland
Hi All, I think it would be helpful to create a series of screencasts to demonstrate Org-mode. The screencasts I've made for MobileOrg[1,2] seem to have helped users get started quickly. There are so many powerful features of Org-mode that are difficult to visualize yourself using until you can