First, the screen recording function comparison
Use the screen recording function of Camtasia and ScreenToGIF respectively.
1. screen size and adjustment
Camtasia can adjust the screen size at will when recording the screen. We can quickly record the area of the specified screen size and adjust the top, bottom, left and right corners. If the adjustment is not satisfactory, you can click "Full Screen" to return to full screen status. Or you can "customize" the choice of widescreen or standard screen.
Picture 1: Camtasia's recording toolbar
Picture 2: Customization 2:Camtasia Recording Screen Size
ScreenToGIF can record the specified size and area of the screen like Camtasia, but ScreenToGIF can only adjust the screen size up, down, left and right, which is not as flexible as Camtasia in specifying the screen size.
2. Camera and audio recording
We also see in Camtasia's recording toolbar that Camtasia can record screen, camera and audio at the same time, which is very suitable for game anchors or teachers to record.
ScreenToGIF can record screens and cameras, but it has no recording function. So in terms of performance, if we want a simple recording screen, we can choose ScreenToGIF, which is simple and quick. But if you want to pursue the synchronous recording of sound, painting and characters, it is good to choose Camtasia.
Second, the comparison of editing functions
Camtasia and ScreenToGIF both have post-editing functions. Look at their differences.
1.？ Voice narration
Just as there is no audio recording function when recording the screen, ScreenToGIF has no voice narration function later, but it can also add subtitles, which is less than Camtasia's function of adding explanations to videos.
Figure 3: Camtasia can record voice narration later.
2.？ time line
The timeline of Kamtasia can be seen from the timeline. You can add multiple media and animation effects to the video on Camtasia's timeline, and edit the media on the timeline.
Figure 4:4 Timeline: Kamtasia
ScreenToGIF's timeline is frame by frame. Because it is aimed at users who record short videos, it can record short videos. The timeline of editing videos is displayed in the form of frame by frame. If you are not satisfied with which frame, delete it directly.
From the timeline, we can see that ScreenToGIF is suitable for recording short films. In fact, it is essentially a software for making GIF dynamic pictures. Camtasia is a professional recording software, which can record long videos, and is suitable for those users who work by recording videos and have high requirements for recording software.
Third, the essential difference.
From the comparison of the above two places, we can know that the essential difference between Camtasia and ScreenToGIF is that Camtasia can record long videos, while ScreenToGIF can record short GIF clips.
Different softwares have different performances for different users. ScreenToGIF is simple but practical, Camtasia has comprehensive functions, diverse effects and high performance, attracting many users.