There are a lot of ways to capture and record your screen or to send video messages out to students. We’ve compared four solutions to help you make the best choice.
Express Capture | Kaltura Capture | Screencast-O-Matic | Vimeo Record | Loom | |
Built Into NYU Stream | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Where do you access it? | NYU Stream | NYU Stream | Screencast-O-Matic Website | Chrome Browser Extension | Loom.com, Desktop Application, Chrome Browser Extension |
Browser Compatibility (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc) | All | All | All | Chrome | All, but the Chrome Extension will Only Work in Chrome |
Do I need to download and install any software? | No | Yes (Separate Program) | No | Yes (Chrome Extension) | Yes, the desktop environment has more robust features. |
Can I record both my screen and myself? | No (Webcam Only) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does it work offline? | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Where does the video live after I’ve recorded it? | NYU Stream | Private NYU Stream Media Library | Your Screencast-O-Matic account | Vimeo Account | Loom Account |
Where Can I Read More About These Tools? | Find out more about Express Capture | Find out more about Kaltura Capture | Find out more about Screencast-O-Matic | Find out more about Vimeo Record | Find out more about Loom |