What's actually missing from the Mac Screencasting options

...is the ability to edit the recording.  Specifically adding callouts; arrows, highlights, text overlay...  that sort of stuff.  I now have copies of both iShowU and SnapzProX, and they both do a really nice job of recording the screen.  Lots of variables like size of capture, frame rate, sound or not, but neither offers the ability to edit the recording, other than to pop it in to Quicktime Pro or iMovie to add titles, transitions, or trim and cut.  Is anyone aware of a Mac product that allows a .mov file to be annotated with highlights, text boxes, arrows, etc?  Can't wait for Techsmith to step in here...

Comments

[Wanda]

I think Viewlet Builder Pro 4 is multi-platform. I've worked with viewlet builder on Windows and really liked it. It's easy to use and has all the features you mentioned. The company that produces it is Qarbon. I use a G4 Powerbook and would love to have this program. It's much pricier than SnapProX (I have this on my Powerbook). Viewlet Builder 5 is not compatible with Mac. I'm not sure why. Url for the description page follows:

http://www.qarbon.com/presentation-software/viewletbuilder/

[Paul R. Pival]

You're reading my mind, Wanda! I'm playing with a beta version of ViewletBuilder5 for the Mac right now - looks like they've finally got the sound issue worked out. I'll have a post up about it later today! I've been working with VB on and off for a loooong time :-) (http://distlib.blogs.com/distlib/2004/06/wink_vs_viewlet.html)