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Show us your desktop! Video it!

November 14, 2003 8:49:24 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Anyone interested in getting a monthly desktop video thread going? If so, we can look at adding a video section here to WinCustomize. Just keep the videos under 5 megabytes. Then you can take a little video of your desktop to show people how you use your computer.

They're incredibly easy to make.

Step 1: Download a freeware desktop capture program like CamStudio. http://www.ehelp.com/camstudio/product/screenrecording/

Step 2: Record your desktop as a .AVI

Step 3: Convert that .AVI into a .WMV file with Microsoft Movie Maker (comes with Windows XP)

Step 4: Link to it.

Here's mine:
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Video: https://www.stardock.com/video/frogboy-nov03.wmv

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Reply #1 November 14, 2003 9:15:26 PM
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Write your thoughts here. Would you be interested in a desktop video section here on WC.
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Reply #2 November 14, 2003 10:53:00 PM
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Yes I would. ANd I tried it. but unfortunately I have never used Movie Maker and couldn't figure out how to convert the file. Can someone help please?
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Reply #3 November 14, 2003 11:24:28 PM
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Sure.


First you create the .avi which will be big.


Then you drag and drop the file into Windows Movie Maker's little strip thing at the bottom.


Then go to file->save movie as...


And voila.

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Reply #4 November 15, 2003 12:04:43 AM
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Awesome, I just made one for the new SS im about to upload. If I can make one, then anyone can
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Reply #5 November 15, 2003 12:15:37 AM
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You can also use Windows Media Encoder to encode the video.
If you want to have more options to tweak, or if you're on Win2k.


http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/encoder/default.aspx
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Reply #6 November 15, 2003 12:43:25 AM
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OK Cool, that worked. Thanks Frogboy. But now I'm to tired tonight to make one, so I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
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Reply #7 November 15, 2003 1:35:13 AM
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That is a great idea brad.
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Reply #8 November 15, 2003 2:57:52 AM
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heh this would be wicked, quite tempted myself
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Reply #9 November 15, 2003 3:45:06 AM
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Cool. I always wanted this to teach my computer class. I'm a teacher that shows people how to use computer, but I'm not paidfor it.
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Reply #10 November 15, 2003 4:18:28 AM
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Can this be used to video uself playin a pc game?
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Reply #11 November 15, 2003 12:27:42 PM
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Scooby: Not unless most games you play run at 4 frames per second
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Reply #12 November 15, 2003 2:21:17 PM
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My Windows Media Player would not play any video (link give). Audio I could hear.
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Reply #13 November 15, 2003 2:26:47 PM
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Another thought: Why convert from AVI to WMV?
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Reply #14 November 15, 2003 3:53:52 PM
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Reply #15 November 16, 2003 4:35:18 PM
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Neat little prog...


So THATS what FB sounds like...
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Reply #16 November 16, 2003 7:41:28 PM
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Cool desktop, could you send it to me please? FishFather@hawaii.rr.com

thanks
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Reply #17 November 16, 2003 8:27:42 PM
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I think the video section might be kinda neat...
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Reply #18 November 16, 2003 8:37:38 PM
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Does anyone here know of a program that can be used to record yourself playing a video game? Post here or send email to ScoobyWRXSTi@cox.net
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Reply #19 November 16, 2003 10:50:10 PM
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Luv this, but the audio quality is extremely low in the volume of the sound... How can i fix that
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Reply #20 November 17, 2003 12:00:34 AM
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nvm fixed audio
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Reply #21 November 18, 2003 10:36:01 PM
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Here is mine: http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/video/desktop1.wmv
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