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to screencast

to screencast

4.9
To record what happens on a computer screen as a video while someone explains
  • verb
  • /ˈskriːnˌkæst/
translation icon : grabar la pantalla
  • To help the team understand the software better, I decided to screencast my workflow and provide tips.

Examples

  • During the tutorial, I will screencast my editing process so that everyone can follow along.

  • Short of making them screencast the entire work session, you're pretty much out of options.

    Blog text (21)
  • He plans to screencast the website development process and share it with his students.

Synonyms

to tape
vsto screencast
293 1.8

To record sound or images using a device

is tailored to filming computer-display processes as a narrated visual file
to capture
vsto screencast
  • Specialized
211 3.3

To record video, images, or sound from a device

focuses specifically on recording computer display activity with spoken commentary
to videotape
vsto screencast
  • Archaic
106 3.2

To record a TV program or event on tape

captures live screen work digitally and usually adds spoken explanation
to video
vsto screencast
11 3.2

To record moving pictures with a camera

applies to recordings of screen interactions often with voice explanation
to prerecord
vsto screencast
4 4.4

To record audio or video before it is broadcast

typically records screen demonstrations as standalone narrated files rather than just timing
to rec
vsto screencast
  • Informal
1 9.8

To make an audio or video file to use later

is the more specific act of recording computer screen activity with commentary
to vid
vsto screencast
  • Slang
1 9.5

To record a video with a camera or phone

is about capturing on-screen actions with narration rather than general filming
to videocast
vsto screencast
  • Texting
4.0

To broadcast video over the internet, live or as a recording

is mainly about producing a recorded file of screen activity rather than streaming

How Detailed

to teach
1.0
to screencast
4.9
to demonstrate
211 3.1
to record
762 2.3

Surface Forms

screencast infinitive
screencasted past participle
screencasting present participle
screencasts third person singular

Morphology

screencast = screencast (semi-transparent) = screen + cast

The word is a clear compound of 'screen' and 'cast', but the modern technical sense is specialized and depends on an extended meaning of 'cast'.

Etymology

To screencast is to record and often share what you do on your screen. The second part, cast, is like in broadcast and means 'to send out', so to screencast is to make a video of your screen with commentary so other people can watch.