Tips for Creating Video Screencasts With Small File Sizes

Matt at TechSmith shares the following tips for recording screencast demos that will result in smaller video files.

  • More movement means more key frames, so to keep key frames smaller try recording a smaller area of your screen.
  • Pay attention to what’s in the background of your video. A picture of a solid color has a smaller file size than a picture with lots of variety. Changing your desktop background to one color might cut down on file size in videos where the desktop is shown.
  • Think about your viewer. If they have a high speed connection, downloading a larger file might not be a big deal. If download speeds are an issue, keep your videos short and to the point; your viewers will appreciate it.

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