How to Make Video Tutorials with Screencastify

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[@EPSTomcat11]

Thank you for this! I work with non profit organizations quite a bit and it’s always a challenge to find solution that we can afford. Question: Does it allow you to temporarily zoom into a portion of your screen? That focus dot is too small for my audience who tends to have trouble reading small text.

[@lauranieboer7517]

This is probably one of the best videos that gives you step by step and you are not monotone but you also sound like a real teacher.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you so much, Laura! It's important to me that the information I present is easy to follow and understand.

[@Catenab1976]

Thank you very much! Now that we are preparing for distance learning, this will be gold for my students. I really appreciate your help!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome: I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Screencastify is one of the best tools to support teachers with remote teaching!

[@Tubeaffairs]

@@NewEdTechClassroom sir I don't have tools to teach on laptop did u used pen tablet for this video ??? How to write on screen like you encircled with red pencil ??

[@kimberlybakker8449]

Thank you! I'm pretty much a non-technology teacher...old school...this wasn't around when I first started...So, I'm having to learn a great deal of info in a short amount of time! You are easing the pain...I did one video already playing your video on that while using the lap top...lots of start...pause....play....done!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

It's more than okay to ease into it, in fact I recommend it! Before you know, these technologies will become easier and easier to use and you'll be great! Best of luck to you, Kimberly!

[@hizke1]

Short and precise ! I love this .Thank you !

[@leticiawalsh7957]

Thank you for your work. I just recorded my first lesson and posted it on google class for students unable to attend class.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Awesome!

[@sergiomg9671]

I’m a new suscriptor for a reason: I’m learning a lot through your tutorials. From a teacher to another teacher: thank you.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks for your support, and I''m glad the video was helpful!

[@kevindooley3881]

Thank you for this tutorial. This is my first foray into video tutorials. It seems simple. Good luck to all! Stay safe!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Kevin! Best of luck!

[@Teacherthinkwithme]

Screencast if’s is awesome!! I used it while teaching in the classroom and now using it during distance learning 🤩 really easy to use

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mycatsadiva]

Excellent straight-to-the-point video! Thank you.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jillbeckett9135]

Sam! I have a follow up. First, LOVED the video - they're always entertaining and well done. Getting ready for BOY and excited to try out some of your material for my class. Here are two questions I have: 1. how did you put yourself in front of the screen? 2. how were you able to manipulate and direct your screen around the page in your video. I'll look for additional material on your channel videos. Thanks, Sam!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks so much, Jill! The answers to both questions are in this other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU&t=

[@kerrynitzsche4841]

Life saaaaaaaver!! Currently needing to make vids tutorials for new students and was scrambling to find a way to do it

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@peacefully60up]

Wow !!! I'm so amazed at how your channel has grown so fast! I'm also super happy for you. Way to go Sam. Your content is definitely helpful in this crisis period and is going to help teachers in the new era of online learning.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I know, it's been a wild week! I'm glad so many teachers are finding my content helpful, and am looking forward to putting out more videos to help people make this challenging transition. I'm really impressed by everyone's willingness to adapt on the fly!

[@sabrinafairchild9352]

I am definitely going to start making video tutorials for my students after seeing this!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad to hear!

[@mannycepeda1]

Great video. I didn't know about this until now. I teach at Grossmont College, El Cajon, California and I am a music professor. This added tool will greatly help my students. Thanks again!!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncox8938]

Looks like something I can utilize in my high school math classes this year. Thank you for posting this.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Sure thing!

[@fionnualawilliams9136]

Just discovered your videos; I'm learning so much. Thank you.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I'm glad you are finding them helpful, thank you so much!

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Happy to learn from you ,many thanks 🙂

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome!

[@adibahusin8402]

Thank you for this very informative video

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Adiba! Thank you so much for watching!

[@michelliewisdom230]

Good job! Very helpful.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad it was helpful, Michelle! Thank you!

Your tutorials are THE BEST! Thank you so much!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you, Acacia! So glad you like them!!

[@ivetteaparicio-velasquez3321]

Precise and concise! Love it!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you!

[@ExtremeWays4Bourne]

I just started making a video,but it said free version allows only upto 10 minutes of recording. Not complaining, but something that you could probably add in the description section of this excellent instructional video. 😊

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks for your feedback! Yeah, you're right that I could clarify the difference between the free and the pro version.

[@jillbeckett9135]

Sam, I had no idea you were local. LOVE your videos, keep 'em coming! Thanks, man :-)

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Bay Area born and bred! Thanks so much for watching, Jill!

[@dawnlisapeters4739]

Very Helpful!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natalp8760]

Very helpful video tutorial. Yeah!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you so much!

[@veronicamccormick423]

This was really useful and seems quite simple. Thanks!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Verónica!! Glad to hear that!

[@TeacherMelai]

Thank you for sharing. This video is very helpful. We're starting to for distance education.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

So glad it was helpful for you, best of luck!

[@alishalin8766]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I found it easy to understand.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I'm so glad to hear that, Alisha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@fauziashaheen8964]

I really appreciate your effort. It will help us in distance learning

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@carynhappy921]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@vijayashreeanand9604]

Thank you very much for the video... Just want to know how you created this video with your picture and the computer screen... Pls teach me that

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi there, I get this question a lot, so I made a video about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU

[@ginniebrossard5924]

Thank you for a very informational 7 minutes. I'm excited to get started making videos for my kids.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Awesome!

[@endlightsdiaries]

Thank you. It inspires me more to make videos for my new channel. It helps me too as a teacher.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

That's great! Best of luck!

[@ChadInformative]

Thanks for sharing your video bro, very interesting

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Chad!

[@jennh7109]

Although I know it's more advanced - I would love to know how you use Screenflow to edit out the green screen to make yourself without a background. So much fun!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Jenn, I actually recently put out a video about how I do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU

[@sheikaslam4212]

Very clear instruction.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks!

[@andyhall289]

What program are you using for the green screen tech? And can you change the background of the embedded webcam with the green screen to make it more interesting? Thanks!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Andy, I use Screenflow for my KZbin videos, which allows you to chromakey out the green. Unfortunately Screencastify doesn't off chromakey yet, though I suspect at some point in the future they will, or some sort of virtual background.

[@alissabreakey6024]

@@NewEdTechClassroom you mentioned in this video that you will be doing another video using the Screenflow program. When will it be created? With summer coming and having this time to explore and create, I would love to see it as I find your videos very helpful to learn from.

[@missdaphia]

Thanks for this video.. It helps a lot!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@kamilamaratova2489]

It was so clear! Thank you so much!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

So glad it helped, thank you for watching!

[@venkig1713]

Good one Ed. Thank you

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Venki!

[@lesannecmcintosh]

Thanks so much!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Lesanne! Thanks for watching!

[@FunumuEducation]

Thanks really enlightening

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome, thanks for your support!

[@arnulfosorto5563]

I needed this for spanish class thank you

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome!

[@SadiaHassan-TCHRBKGPIV]

Thank you so much to make it possible for me. The way you have explained is very helpful. I was looking for this option for my google classroom.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@yvorietbroek7533]

Very Nice video. How do you place video of yourself without the screenbox, just Seeing you?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you! I use a green screen and video editing software that allows me to key out the green. Check out the links at the bottom of the video description if you're interested in looking into the programs I use.

[@mrsklarge]

Thanks for the tips, very timely and helpful!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@silviarouth5313]

You Rock! thank you!

[@ER_aka_RAM]

Another excellent tutorial! Hopefully less tech-savvy Faculty could grasp the concept and ease of use. 🤞🏽

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks for watching! I definitely try to make these technologies as accessible for all teachers as possible!

[@thelakhandamani]

Thank you for your help

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome! Best of luck!

[@ontrada]

Great. Thanks!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@megvandenplas]

Great tutorial! I made a shortcut to your tutorials because I need to learn everything before schools starts :) OK so two questions: 1) where do I locate my Screencastify videos and 2) what is the best way to show two windows (tabs) at the same time on my Chromebook? Thank you!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Meghan, so sorry for the long delay in responding here. You can find your screencastify videos in a folder in your Google Drive called Screencastify. As far as showing two tabs at once, your best bet is to split your screen. You can use a screen splitter like Tab Resize to split your screen into different parts (e.g. halves or quadrants).

[@beckymandell7157]

Very informative video, thanks! How do you imbed a recording to a hyperdoc?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome! Just create a hyperlink by copying and pasting the shareable link to your video! Make sure that the settings are changed so that "anyone with the link can view."

[@nonanons5905]

Thank you Sir!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks for watching, Winona!

[@jemimagabriellecatilo5957]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're very welcome!

[@christophercoulter3305]

Wonderful! Thanks so much! I wonder if you have suggestions on “ practicing” with Screencastify so I’m ready to go in the fall? I’m a music teacher (band) and can see how this and Flipgrid could be really useful and helpful to me.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you! That's a great question! I think the most important thing I found when I started doing it was writing out a bullet-pointed list of the key points I wanted to make so that I didn't end up rambling on. With practice you'll become more comfortable, and you also don't have to make perfect videos, your students will understand! Best of luck this year!

[@shannonstruck2686]

I really enjoyed your video. It was quick and to the point. I would also like to know how you used the green screen.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks Shannon! I made a video about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU

[@rikanuriana8518]

Thank you so much for the tutorials. This is really helpful.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Rika! So glad it was helpful!

[@NattyGeek78]

What editing software do you use to zoom in and highlight items on your screen?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi there, I actually recently put out a video about how I do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU The software I use is called Screenflow if you're interested in checking it out here: telestream.8bx6ag.net/c/2242743/352742/4900

[@leelee9276]

Hi, there. I am a biology teacher using Screencastify for the first time. I want to be able to write with more precision than the online tool provides. For example, if I need to write-out a genetics problem (Punnett square or an equation), I don't want it to look like a mess! My question is, can I use an external writing pad with this app? If so, please make a video on how to use it! If not, what do you recommend. Thank you!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I don't have a lot of experience with this specifically b/c I'm a Humanities teacher, but my understanding is that EquatiO is a very popular digital tool for math that might help you here: www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/equatio/ You could add EquatiO as a Google Chrome extension and then make your video tutorial. You also might want to check out an app like Explain Everything, which might be more in line with what you're trying to do: explaineverything.com/

[@lauraabuhl925]

You mentioned a couple of times that the webcam is fun for students. What does that do? I'm new to this!! ;)

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

It allows you to take a video of yourself rather than just have audio in your video. That way your students can actually see you in the tutorial!

[@christinemacdonald2779]

It looked like your web cam automatically gave you a background but in your videos there is none. How do you get rid of the background??

[@cherrygraciela]

thank you so much for your help!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@garyellis9917]

Do you have a video on how to use a Wacom tablet with presentations? I'd like to use a tablet when making Screencastify videos. Thank you!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I don't, sorry!

[@manuela4400]

Thank u soo much

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Most welcome 😊

[@diagnembaye423]

Very interesting. I like your video tutorial.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@warrenanderson2916]

Awesome tutorials and information. I have a few questions. 1. Do you think using a touchscreen device will enhance teacher lessons or it doesn’t matter? 2. Is a Mac better than Windows devices? Please advise.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome, Warren! I don't think it matters much whether or not a teacher has access to a touchscreen device. Mac v. Windows is more of a personal preference. Both will allow you to do awesome things with technology! I'm a Mac user myself.

[@ZulkarnainAli]

Im arabic teacher. Thnks for your videos Im still use camtasia dan free cam for elearning in youtube.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome! Yes, I know people like Camtasia as well. Thanks for your suggestion!

[@erSundAtEcKsiMAXistendsUlTaTch]

How do you make your videos? How do you make zoom in and focus an area ?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I use a video editor called Screenflow. You can find the link in the video description if you're interested in checking it out!

[@harshgurung4136]

I waited for this for last 2 years.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Best of luck to you, thanks for your support!

[@michelleboydston5548]

Going to share with my teacher friends for teaching remote

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Awesome, thanks!

[@tehillahmusicministries7008]

Hi, I wanted to ask which is better, screen-cast-o-matic or Screencastify? I want to use it to continue doing Biblical Hebrew Tutorials for my KZbin channel. Thank You

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Loom! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqnbo6lmjJWHgrM

[@biblicalhebrewmadeez1332]

Thank you

[@dr.anilk.thakur3445]

.Sir I really appreciate your video on google extension, thanks for sharing. Sir how I can use my smartphone as a webcam for recording my classroom lecture instead of laptop cam(which do not give good quality for youtube videos)where I can be visible to my student while sharing my laptop screen. thanks in anticipation.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi, I think the most important thing you would need would be a stand for the smartphone, though that will only record you talking, as opposed to also recording what you are doing on your screen. I'm not currently aware of any screen capture programs that can be used with a smartphone (you can't use extensions w/ a smartphone), but there might be a way that I just don't know about. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful on this one!

[@littlecrab8613]

Can I use it to record my video in canva or power point slide?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Sure! You can record anything on your screen.

[@littlecrab8613]

@@NewEdTechClassroom okay, thank you😁

[@abigayleeversconnerses4026]

HELP... how did you record your computer screen behind you? I need to make some tutorials for my school and I love the way you made this one!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Abigayle, Look out for some content about that soon! (I can say that it's a lot more involved and time intensive than making a tutorial with Screencastify).

[@abigayleeversconnerses4026]

@@NewEdTechClassroom awesome..I can't wait!!

[@reneelee3713]

Thank you for this informative video. I have one question. Could I upload the video to an assignment or do I have to place it in a section for instructional videos only.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

It's your choice: you could do it either way!

[@MrCustomConcrete]

great tutorial video, can you make the square picture of you round?... the camera view of you with the green screen

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Unfortunately you can't use a green screen with Screencastify. I'm using another program called Screenflow to get the green screen effect in this video.

[@thessflory4215]

Can you show us how to use our desktop as our backdrop like in your teaching videos?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Yes I can! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jXc52aqsSoqcU

[@thessflory4215]

@@NewEdTechClassroom I am so shocked at your quick response. Thank you tremendously!

[@jblack4644]

How was this tutorial recorded please? How did you get your face at the bottom of the screen

[@DarkExclipse]

Thank you so much now I know how to edit!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Happy to help!

[@elisamorin9995]

I loved it thanks how can I make a video using my document camera

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome! When your doc camera is plugged into your computer, it should show up as an option in the drop-down menu under browser tabs.

[@vayunandanakishore6652]

Hi, its very useful video......how can i add back ground music to my lecture video?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Check out Screencast-o-Matic for a screencast tool with more advanced editing options.

[@robinnewsom-wuertz4953]

Thanks for your tutorials. I would love to know how you record yourself so you are not in a box...

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome! Technically I am still in a box, but I film with a green screen behind me and then use video editing software (Screenflow) to edit out the green. Unfortunately you can't edit out green with Screencastify: you'll need more advanced editing software for that (plus much more time involved for the editing process).

[@jodiriley8992]

@@NewEdTechClassroom That is so cool! Do you have a video that includes the info on how to edit out the green using Screenflow?

[@akraussf]

Hi, Sam. Thank you for all of you wonderful videos! They have been very helpful. I use Screencast-O-Matic because I need to add captions to my videos. Does either Screencastify or Screen flow have Speech-to-text captioning available as well? Thanks!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thank you! Here's an article about how closed captioning with Screencastify: www.screencastify.com/blog/closed-captions-google-slides As far as I know, there isn't a way to do it in Screenflow except post-production.

[@rkv4u]

Thank you so much. Does it capture the screen beyond the browser like a PowerPoint presentation?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

If you choose "Desktop" when configuring your recording, it will screen capture anything you are showing on your desktop, so yes, it could definitely record a PP!

[@sebastianwierny6896]

Hi Sam thanks a lot for your extremely useful tutorials. Can you tell me how you actually created this particular video? It seems as though you are standing in front of a huge flat screen TV that is displaying your desktop screen behind you (cool effect),as opposed to simply appearing inside a small box in the corner. TIA

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Sure! I use a green screen behind me and then use Screenflow, a video editor for Mac, to key out the green and then superimpose myself onto the computer screen, which I'm simultaneously recording.

[@creadentclasses]

Thank you sir, for giving us information. Can you tell us how to make an intro video like yours

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKCkg5KhYrZ6lZI

[@lyramaesuaverdez9891]

Your tutorial was awesome sir 😊 Very timely for teachers in the new normal 😷 I do have a question ,does the 50 video limit only allow you to record 50 videos a month or 50 videos only when add this extension to your chrome?? Thanks in advance sir 😊

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Lyra, They've actually changed the limitations since I made this video. Now it's just a five minute limit per video, but there isn't a limit to the number of videos anymore!

[@lyramaesuaverdez9891]

@@NewEdTechClassroom Thank You Sir for your response ❤ I will recommend your channel to my fellow teachers here in the Philippines. Its so helpful ❤❤❤ More powers to your Channel sir 😊

[@marthamckay9671]

Thank you for this! A question for you: I tried my first tutorial, but wanted to show a part of a video that was on my desktop. The sound for the video didn't come through. Any fixes for this that you know of?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Was the sound playing when you recorded the video? Make sure the sound is turned up high and it will get picked up via the internal mic, the same place it's recording your voice.

[@marcelavaladez3763]

This happened to me when I was wearing my headphones, but they hear my sound when I’m using computer audio as opposed to video audio. Hope this helps!

[@rileyoc8119]

What are you making this video in? How do you get your face without the background like you have here?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I use an app called Screenflow as well as a greenscreen to remove my background and replace it with the computer screen.

[@mr.brayall1316]

Brilliant.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Thanks!

[@NERMEJIA]

I really loved this tutorial, I just wonder if I can use screencastify using only my smart phone, I have an old computer with no camera, and because of Covi-19 it´s almos impossible for me to buy a new one.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Unfortunately you can't because Extensions are only useable on a computer. Here's an article about how to screen record with an iPhone though: support.apple.com/en-us/HT207935

[@katsgiers7946]

Did you make a video for the students on how THEY can record (a speech or something that uses the camera to record them)? If so, are you willing to share it with me so I can watch it and either use it or make one of my own based on it?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Hi Kat, I do actually have a whole separate channel for student tutorials, so you should definitely check that out here: kzbin.info/door/Lgkzdg1YtJBMD-A080N1xg Here is the direct link to the tutorial on my preferred screen recording program, Loom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZmcYqegi7uohKc

[@goldnbug]

I want to know how you have made yourself float on screen. I have a green screen and know it is a green screen effect but I would like to know you you did it. Would you be able to advise please?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Yes, it's just me in front of a green screen and then using chromakey to edit out the green, minimizing my size, and overlaying my video on top of a screencast!

[@SRoth-cr1xw]

Could you please elaborate on that? Or could make a separate video for this? I hoped that there are screen recording programs which have this as an integrated feature.

[@stephanieraymoure5886]

Thank you for the video! I do have a question. If I’m screen casting a math lesson, is my only choice for writing on the screen, using my finger? Is there any type of wireless “pencil” I could use? My writing will be awful using my finger, especially for math work.

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You might want to try another program like Explain Everything for teaching a math lesson online: explaineverything.com/

[@suzettehubbard6655]

I make math videos on my iPad using the built-in screen recording app. I can use the Apple Pencil and my writing looks just like it does IRL. The kids can’t see my face, though.

[@stephanieraymoure5886]

Thank you Suzette! How did I not know there was a built in recording app?!?! I have an apple pencil also!!! I'd SOO much rather use that! What do you write on? Could you give me a little more info? This sounds exactly what I'm looking for!

[@rl4033]

very clear

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Glad it helped!

[@kirtijewan2340]

Hi Sam, thank you for this video. I think it is really going to assist teachers with remote teaching. Just a question on the number of free videos... is it 50 free videos in total, or per month? (Not that I will be using all 50, just a question)

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

Right now you can get Screencastify unlimited completely free, so no limit on videos! When prompted to pay for a subscription, enter the following discount code: CAST_COVID

[@jamiele9250]

Thank you

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@cgpaulslp]

aren't the editing options only available for the paid version? Also, isn't there a 10 minute time limit on the videos on the free account?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

You can edit with the free version, and the video length is actually only 5min for the free version. That being said, an easy work around to to simply make a Part I or Part II tutorial. Though if you are regularly making long video tutorials, it would probably merit purchasing the paid version (it's pretty cheap). I've only ever used the free version myself though!

[@miriamb1562]

Hello, how can you put a different background in the embedded video? I don't want to show my place. Also, how can I have my video embedded like yours? meaning NOT in a square box BUT only your face & body silouhette appear.. thanks for your reply, hopefully quick as I don't find the answer anywhere. Thanks!

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I use a green screen to get rid of my background along with an app called Screenflow.

[@jeffquick4835]

How did you create a smooth zoom in effect in your video?

[@NewEdTechClassroom]

I use a program called Screenflow: www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm?&gclid=CjwKCAjwvZv0BRA8EiwAD9T2VeGlH_8LFv9Sj1OQGJq1vsyCb13Z7wik1gUEspNKM3uW5LVJ3mkFvRoCrd0QAvD_BwE