Software for recording poker sessions

[ApeAttack]

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum...

I am interested in purchasing recording software for my computer but have little knowledge of the difference between different brands. Specifically, I would like to record my poker sessions and have the ability to add commentary as I play.

A 2p2er suggested Camtasia, but it costs ~$300.

A quick google search uncovered CamStudioPro, which touts itself as the cheaper (in terms of price) version of Camtasia and only costs ~$30.

Do any of you have experience with either of these pieces of software?

[numbnuts007]

I recently saw a how to post on this and i think the software was free or a trial version or something. I can't for the life of me remember where though. any help?

[rine]

http://camstudio.org/
that's free

[ApeAttack]

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http://camstudio.org/
that's free

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I'll check it out... thanks.

[Pinos]

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http://camstudio.org/
that's free

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I'll check it out... thanks.

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Was it any good?

[donkraft]

Is anybody actually recording an entire 1600x1200 screen with success?

[_dave_]

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Is anybody actually recording an entire 1600x1200 screen with success?

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brag: 1920x1200, but yes - with CamStudio, that is. Was not able to on old (A64-3000+)CPU, but barely makes a dent in task manager on the new one (A64 X2-6000+)

[donkraft]

_dave_>> Dammit!

I would insta-buy a new CPU if it would fit on my motherboard, just to make sure you did not out-hardware me... DAMMIT!

I can record around 1200x800... Not very much when I 8-table @ 3200x1200.

[donkraft]

dave>>

Curse you, villain. Now I'm shopping for a new motherboard and CPU, and it's your fault! [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[donkraft]

...And now I have ordered a quadcore cpu, new motherboard and 4GB really fast RAM. Your fault, Dave! [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]