ScreenFlow for Mac 5.0.2

ScreenFlow for Mac is a powerful video software that allows you to record the contents of your entire monitor while also capturing your video camera, microphone and your computer audio. This easy-to-use software is perfect for creating high-quality software demos, tutorials, app previews, training videos, presentations and more.

With ScreenFlow's intuitive editing interface, you can creatively edit your video by adding additional images, text, music and transitions for a truly professional-looking video. The finished result is a QuickTime or Windows Media movie that is ready for publishing to your Web site or blog or directly to YouTube or Vimeo.

One of the standout features of ScreenFlow is its ability to capture both screen recordings and webcam footage simultaneously. This means that you can create engaging tutorial videos where viewers can see both what's happening on your screen as well as see you explaining it in real-time.

Another great feature of ScreenFlow is its ability to record system audio. This means that if you're creating a tutorial on how to use a particular piece of software or demonstrating how something works on your computer, viewers will be able to hear all the sounds associated with it - from button clicks to system alerts.

ScreenFlow also includes an extensive library of pre-built animations and effects which can be used to add polish and professionalism to any project. These include text animations such as scrolling credits and lower thirds as well as visual effects like zooming in on specific parts of the screen.

In addition to these features, ScreenFlow also includes advanced editing tools such as multi-channel audio mixing which allows users to adjust individual audio tracks independently. There are also options for color correction which allow users fine-tune their footage until it looks just right.

Overall, ScreenFlow for Mac offers an impressive array of features that make it one of the best choices available when it comes recording high-quality screencasts. Whether you're looking create tutorials for work or school projects or simply want an easy way share gameplay footage with friends online - this versatile tool has got everything covered!

ScreenFlow is a lightweight and intuitive program for capturing videos of your screen and then processing them into professional-looking finished products. With just a few clicks, you can start recording. When you're done, you'll have a great lineup of editing tools at your disposal as well.

Pros

Basic mechanics: All you have to do to begin recording your screen through this app is to choose your desired video and audio inputs. Once you've captured the sequence you were after, just stop the recording with the preset hotkey, and you'll immediately be greeted with an editing screen. From here, you can preview your video and tweak it in all kinds of ways. When you're satisfied with your creation, you can export it directly to Vimeo, YouTube, or your own website.

Finishing options: Tools for editing and marking up your recordings include a Text Box feature, the ability to add Annotations, and a Crop option, among others. You can also adjust the screen recording properties with features like Pointer Zoom and Add Click Effect, and you can decide whether you want to have a sound produced when you click or not.

Cons

Time investment: Because this program does offer so much in terms of editing tools and finishing options, it can take some time to find your way around. For new users, there will be a sizable learning curve, but the resources are there to help you, and the time investment is worth it in the end.

Bottom Line

ScreenFlow is a convenient option for creating videos from your screen, webcam, or a combination of the two. It can take some time to get the hang of some of the more advanced features, but once you do, you'll have the ability to churn out great videos with regularity.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of ScreenFlow for Mac 4.5.3.