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Hello. It is better to see once than hear a hundred times.

This is exactly what a popular saying goes, and perhaps it is correct. Have you ever tried to explain to a person how to perform certain actions on a PC, without using videos (or pictures)? If you just explain on the "fingers" what and where to press - 1 person out of 100 will understand you!

It's a completely different matter when you can record what is happening on your screen and show it to others - so you can explain what and how to press, as well as brag about your work or play skills.

In this article, I want to focus on the best (in my opinion) programs for recording video from a screen with sound. So…

Despite the fact that this program appeared not so long ago (relatively), it immediately surprised (on the good side :)) with its several chips. The main thing, perhaps, is that it is one of the simplest tools among analogs for recording video of everything that happens on a computer screen (well, or a separate part of it). What pleases most of all about this utility is that it is free and there are no inserts into the file (that is, not a single shortcut about which program this video was made in and other "garbage". Sometimes such things take up half screen when viewing).

Main advantages:

to start recording, you need to: select an area and press one red button (screenshot below). To stop recording - 1 Esc button;
the ability to record sound from a microphone and speakers (headphones, in general, system sounds);
the ability to record the movement of the cursor and its clicks;
the ability to select a recording area (from full-screen mode to a small window);
the ability to record from games (although the description for the software does not say about this, but I myself turned on full-screen mode and launched the game - everything was recorded perfectly);
there are no inserts in the image;
russian language support;
the program works in all Windows versions: 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

The screenshot below shows how the recording window looks like.

Everything is concise and simple: to start recording - just press the red round button, and when you decide it's time to end the recording - the Esc button. The resulting video will be saved to the editor, from which you can immediately save the file in the WMV format. Convenient and fast, I recommend it!

FastStone Capture

A very, very interesting program for creating screenshots and videos from your computer screen. Despite its small size, the software has quite significant advantages:

when recording, a very small file size is obtained with high quality (by default, it presses in the WMV format);
there are no extraneous inscriptions and other debris on the image, the image is not blurred, the cursor is highlighted;
supports 1440p format;
supports recording with sound from a microphone, from sound in Windows, or simultaneously from both sources at once;
starting the recording process is as easy as shelling pears, the program does not "torment" you with a mountain of messages about certain settings, warnings, etc .;
takes up very little space on your hard drive, and there is also a portable version;
supports all new versions of Windows: XP, 7, 8, 10.

In my humble opinion, this is one of the best software: compact, does not load the PC, the image is of high quality, the sound is also. What else is needed!?

Start recording from the screen (everything is simple and visual)!

Ashampoo snap

Site: ashampoo.com/ru/rub/pin/1224/multimedia-software/snap-8

Ashampoo - the company is famous for its software, the main feature of which is focus on the novice user. Those. dealing with programs from Ashampoo is quite simple and easy. Ashampoo Snap is no exception to this rule.

Snap - main program window

Key features:

the ability to create collages from several screenshots;
video capture with and without sound;
instant capture of all visible windows on the desktop;
support for Windows 7, 8, 10, capture a new interface;
the ability to use the color dropper to capture colors from various applications;
full support for 32-bit images with transparency (RGBA);
the ability to capture by timer;
automatic addition of watermarks.

In general, in this program (in addition to the main task, within which I added it to this article) there are dozens of very interesting features that will help you not only make a recording, but also bring it to a high-quality video that you are not ashamed to show to other users.

UVScreenCamera

Site: uvsoftium.ru

Great software for quickly and efficiently creating demonstration training videos and presentations from the PC screen. Allows you to export video in many formats: SWF, AVI, UVF, EXE, FLV (including GIF animation with sound).

It can record everything that happens on the screen, including mouse cursor movements, mouse clicks, keyboard presses. If you save a movie in UVF format ("native" for the program) and EXE you get a very compact size (for example, a 3-minute movie with a resolution of 1024x768x32 takes 294 KB).

Disadvantages: sometimes the sound may not be recorded, especially in the free version of the program. Apparently, the instrument does not recognize external sound cards well (this does not happen with internal ones).

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It is worth noting that many video files on the Internet in * .exe format may contain viruses. That is why downloading and even more so opening such files should be extremely careful.

This is very convenient: you can run such a media file even without installed software, since your own player is already “built-in” into the resulting file.

Fraps

Website: fraps.com/download.php

The best program for recording video and creating screenshots from games (I emphasize, it is from games, you cannot simply remove the desktop with it)!

Its main advantages:

its own codec is built-in, which allows you to record video from the game even on a weak PC (however, the file size is large, but nothing slows down and does not freeze);
the ability to record sound (see screenshot below "Sound Capture Settings");
the ability to choose the number of frames;
recording video and screenshots by pressing hot keys;
the ability to hide the cursor while recording;
free.

In general, for a gamer - the program is simply irreplaceable. The only drawback is that it takes a lot of free space on your hard drive to record a large video. Also, later, this video will need to be compressed or edited in order to "move" it into a more compact size.

CamStudio

Website: camstudio.org

A simple and free (but at the same time effective) tool for recording what is happening from the PC screen to files: AVI, MP4 or SWF (flash). Most often, it is used when creating courses and presentations.

Main advantages:

Codec support: Radius Cinepak, Intel IYUV, Microsoft Video 1, Lagarith, H.264, Xvid, MPEG-4, FFDshow;
Capture not only the entire screen, but also a separate part of it;
Ability to annotate;
The ability to record sound from a PC microphone and speakers.

Disadvantages:

Some antiviruses find the file suspicious if written in this program;
There is no support for the Russian language (at least the official one).

Camtasia Studio

Website: techsmith.com/camtasia.html

One of the most famous programs for this task. It implements dozens of various options and capabilities:

support for many video formats, the resulting file can be exported to: AVI, SWF, FLV, MOV, WMV, RM, GIF, CAMV;
the ability to prepare high-quality presentations (1440p);
based on any video, you can get an EXE file with a built-in player (useful for opening such a file on a PC where there is no such utility);
can apply a number of effects, can edit individual frames.

Camtasia Studio.

Among the disadvantages, I would highlight the following:

paid software (some versions insert labels over the image until you buy the software);
sometimes it is difficult to adjust to avoid the appearance of blurry letters (especially with a high quality format);
you have to "suffer" with the video compression settings in order to achieve the optimal file size at the output.

If we take it as a whole, then the program is not bad at all and it is not for nothing that it is the leader in its market segment. Despite the fact that I criticized her and do not really support her (due to my rare work with video), I definitely recommend it for acquaintance, especially for those who want to professionally create a video (presentations, podcasts, training, etc.).

Free Screen Video Recorder

Site: dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Screen-Video-Recorder.htm

A minimalist instrument. At the same time, it is a powerful enough program for capturing the screen (everything that happens on it) in AVI format, and images in formats: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TGA or PNG.

One of the main advantages is that the program is free (while other similar tools are shareware and will require a purchase after a certain time).

Free Screen Video Recorder - program window (there is nothing superfluous here!).

Of the shortcomings, I would single out one thing: when recording a video in a game, most likely you will not see it - there will be just a black screen (albeit with sound). For capturing games, it is better to choose Fraps (see about it a little higher in the article).

Total Screen Recorder

Quite not a bad utility for recording an image from the screen (or a separate part of it). Allows you to save a file in formats: AVI, WMV, SWF, FLV, supports audio recording (microphone + speakers), mouse cursor movements.

It can also be used to capture video from a webcam while communicating through programs: MSN Messenger, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, TV tuners or streaming video, as well as to create screenshots, training presentations, etc.

Among the disadvantages: there is often a problem with sound recording on external sound cards.

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The official site of the developer is not available, the Total Screen Recorder project is frozen. The program is available for download on other sites, but the content of the files must be carefully checked so as not to catch a virus.

HyperCam

Site: solveigmm.com/ru/products/hypercam

HyperCam - program window.

Not a bad utility for recording video and audio from a PC to files: AVI, WMV / ASF. You can also capture the actions of the entire screen or a specific selection.

The resulting files are easily edited with the built-in editor. After editing, videos can be uploaded to Youtube (or other popular video sharing resources).

By the way, the program can be installed on a USB flash drive and used on different PCs. For example, they came to visit a friend, inserted a USB flash drive into his PC and recorded his actions from his screen. Mega-convenient!

HyperCam options (there are quite a few of them, by the way).

Bandicam

Site: bandicam.com/ru

This software has long been popular with users, which is not affected even by the extremely truncated free version.

The Bandicam interface is not simple, but it is thought out in such a way that the control panel is very informative, and all the key settings are at hand.

The main advantages of Bandicam are:

full localization of the entire interface;
correct arrangement of menu sections and settings, which even a novice user can figure out;
an abundance of customizable parameters, which allows you to customize the interface as much as possible for your own needs, including adding your own logo;
support for most modern and most popular formats;
simultaneous recording from two sources (for example, screen capture + webcam recording);
availability of preview functionality;
recording in FullHD format;
the ability to create notes and notes directly in real time and much more.

The free version has some limitations:

the ability to record only up to 10 minutes;
the developer's advertisement on the created video.

Of course, the program is designed for a certain category of users who need to record their work or game process not only for entertainment, but also as earnings.

Therefore, a full license for one computer will have to pay 2,400 rubles.

Bonus: oCam Screen Recorder

Website: ohsoft.net/en/product_ocam.php

I discovered this interesting utility as well. I must say that it is convenient enough (and also free) to record user actions on a computer screen. With just one click on the mouse button, you can start recording from the screen (or any part of it).

It should also be noted that the utility has a set of ready-made frames from very small to full-screen size. If desired, the frame can be "stretched" to any convenient size for you.

In addition to video screen capture, the program has a function of creating screenshots.

Table: program comparison

Functional	Programs
Recording functionality
Screen capture	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Game Mode	Yes	Yes	no	Yes	Yes	Yes	no	Yes	no	no	Yes
Recording from an online source	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cursor movement recording	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Capturing a webcam	Yes	Yes	no	Yes	Yes	Yes	no	Yes	no	no	Yes
Schedule recording	Yes	Yes	no	Yes	Yes	no	no	Yes	no	no	no
Capturing audio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

This concludes the article, I hope that in the proposed list of programs you will find one that can solve the tasks assigned to it :). I would be very grateful for additions on the topic of the article.

Cross-platform open source software. Very fast and functional. With its help, it is easy to record video of the entire screen or individual windows, as well as the gameplay of running games.

Simultaneously with the video display, you can record the sound of the microphone and overlay the image from the webcam. OBS Studio allows you to choose the resolution and recording format (FLV, MP4, MKV, MOV and others).

OBS Studio can also stream videos to Twitch and YouTube, which is why it is very popular among gamers. If you want to use the full potential of the program for recording games or other advanced tasks, then it is easy to find detailed instructions on manual configuration on the Web. They will help you strike the perfect balance between speed and image quality.

The only drawback that I would like to note is the lack of a built-in editor. But if you need to trim or otherwise change the finished recordings, you can use special ones.

How to record video from your computer screen using OBS Studio

Run the program and follow the prompts of the automatic configuration wizard.
In the Sources section at the bottom of the OBS Studio interface, click the +, select Screen Capture, and click OK.
In the lower right corner, click Start Recording.
When done, click on "Pause Recording" in the lower right corner.
To open the folder with the recorded videos, click File → Show Recordings.

2. AZ Screen Recorder

Platforms: Android.

This is perhaps the most popular screen recording app on Google Play. The program is very easy to use, but at the same time contains many settings. For example, you can choose frame rate, resolution and video quality.

AZ Screen Recorder also allows you to draw on the screen while recording. In addition, the application has a built-in editor with which you can trim clips, extract frames from them and create.

How to Record Android Screen Video with AZ Screen Recorder

Run the program and grant it all requested permissions.
Pull down the notification panel and click on the gear.
Choose the appropriate video settings and return to the desktop.
Use the floating camera icon to start recording.

Platforms: iOS 11 and above, iPadOS.

A native feature is available on Apple mobile devices that allows you to record screen content without a computer or third-party software. Finished records are saved in the standard Photo application, where you can edit them.

How to Record iPhone or iPad Screen Video with Built-in Feature

Swipe from the edge of the display to open the control center.
If an icon in the form of a circle enclosed in a ring appears on the screen, go to the next step. If it is not there, close Control Center and go to Settings → Control Center → Customize Controls. Press the plus next to the "Screen Recorder" button and reopen the Control Center.
To start recording without external sound, click on the icon in the form of a circle enclosed in a ring.
To start recording with external audio, hold your touch on the aforementioned icon, click on the microphone button that appears, and select “Start Recording”.

Platforms: macOS, iOS and iPadOS (using a Mac).

QuickTime Player, which can be found on any computer, not only plays media files, but can also record video from the screen.

If you have macOS Mojave installed on your computer, you can do without QuickTime. All you have to do is press Shift + Command + 5. This combination launches the built-in recording tool. But QuickTime Player has its advantages: the program runs on earlier versions of macOS and records video from both the Mac screen and the displays of connected iOS gadgets.

How to Record Mac Screen Video with QuickTime Player

Open QuickTime Player and click File → New Screen Recording.
Click on the arrow next to the red button that appears and select the appropriate sound settings.

How to Record iPhone or iPad Screen Video with QuickTime Player

Connect your gadget to your Mac using a cable.
Open QuickTime Player and click File → New Video.
Click on the arrow next to the red button that appears and select the required device.
Click on the red button to start recording.

Platforms: iOS (using a Windows PC).

If you have an old iPhone or iPad that can't record a display on its own and don't have a Mac at hand, the easiest way to record a screen is with a Windows PC and the LonelyScreen desktop utility.

The official website has free and paid versions of the program, the differences between which are not indicated. But during the testing of the first of them, we did not find any limitations. Unless the free LonelyScreen periodically suggests switching to the paid option.

There are no settings in the program, everything is simplified to the limit. In addition, LonelyScreen does not pick up the microphone, but writes the sound of video and audio files. It should be added that the utility does not work with some mobile applications. For example, when you try to play video from your smartphone, LonelyScreen stops recording.

How to Record iPhone or iPad Screen Video with LonelyScreen

Launch LonelyScreen on your PC and connect your mobile device to your PC via a cable.
Swipe from the edge of the screen on your iPhone or iPad to bring up the control center.
Click Screen Replay in Control Center and select LonelyScreen.
When the mobile device screen appears in the LonelyScreen window, press the red button to start recording.

Icecream Screen Recorder is a great program for screen video recording with sound - features ease of use and the ability to draw on the monitor while recording.

Icecream Screen Recorder is a program designed to record actions on a computer screen. With this program it is convenient to save webinars or create your own video courses with explanations. At the same time, Icecream Screen Recorder is not burdened with numerous complex settings and is available even for ordinary users who are not familiar with the intricacies of video encoding. The source for sound recording is selected in the settings (microphone or stereo mixer for recording system sounds). The process is controlled by control buttons on the panel or by hot keys.

If during recording you press the drawing hotkeys (by default Ctrl + Shift + D), a control panel will appear, where you can select tools (pencil, arrow, text, circle, rectangle) and their color, as well as undo the last lines or clear picture.

All records are saved in history so that they can be found without problems. It also displays not only video files, but also screenshots and file save locations. The default folder locations can be changed in the settings.

There is another interesting function in the program - the task scheduler. You can predetermine when and what time to start and end screen recording, and define the area of \u200b\u200bthe screen to record.

Icecream Screen Recorder also allows you to create screenshots (screen photos), and then, at the user's choice, save them to the computer, copy to the clipboard or send to the Internet, if the user needs to show someone a screenshot (the Internet address of the picture is copied to the clipboard ). You can also draw various shapes, text and arrows on the screenshot.

The Russian language after installation is set in the settings: Setting - System - Language - Russian

The impression from the program is good - Icecream Screen Recorder is a quality program without tricks. Multilingual, Russian is available. The actions on the screen are recorded in MKV format with sound, the quality is good. Sound recording at the user's request. The interface is uncomplicated. The options for setting the encoding and video quality are not provided in order not to overload users with unnecessary information. It is possible to draw on the screen while recording a video. It also allows you to save screenshots and send them to your web hosting.

Starting with version 2.5, the ability to record Full HD at 25 fps has been added and support for Windows XP has been discontinued. Besides, the free version of the program has a limit of 10 minutes continuous recording and saving only in webm format, therefore it is possible to download the previous version of Icecream Screen Recorder 2.26 with recording in mkv format.

Good day everyone!

- Yesterday I passed the level in 1 minute. 30 sec.!

- Yes, it cannot be, Mikola, you are confusing something ...

- I say exactly, I even recorded a video and can show it!

It would seem a simple dialogue between two comrades, but how accurately does it reflect a simple truth: " Than hearing a hundred times, it is better to see once!". 👀

You don't have to stand in front of it with a camera to record video from the monitor screen (as in the preview picture on the left), now there are hundreds of programs that will shoot not only the entire video (what is displayed on the screen), but will also record the sound output to the speakers and headphones.

Actually, I wanted to touch on the best of them in this article (especially since, judging by the questions, the topic is really popular ✌) ...

A very powerful program that can not only record high-quality video from the screen, but also take screenshots, edit and view them. Supported formats are BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF and PDF.

You can record video and create screenshots of the entire screen or a separate part of it. The program is made in the style of minimalism, and its menu is quite compact and conveniently presented (example in the screenshot below).

Main advantages:

video recording is very compact, the video is small (compression goes to Wmv format);
high quality video support - 4K, 1440p;
there is a mini-editor that will help you rotate the picture, add arrows, description, and other moments;
if you take a screenshot, you can rotate the web page completely, even if it does not fit the entire screen;
the captured video can be automatically sent to your own website, to a presentation, by e-mail, or simply save the video to a file;
support for recording sound from microphone or Windows system sound - or from both sources at once (convenient, for example, to comment on everything that happens on the screen);
the video will not have any logos, blurring and other "priblud", which are inserted by other similar programs;
idle and quick start shooting function (in addition, you can configure hotkeys);
during recording does not exert a strong load on the processor or hard disk of the PC;
support for all Windows versions: XP, 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

Cons: in some cases the program is "naughty" and the video is not saved (instead of it - black screen)... Most often this is due to the fact that you are trying to record video from the game (for this it is better to use, about this utility later in the article), or you have no codecs in the system (as I gave above, at the beginning of the article).

Screen Camera

This program is striking in its simplicity and unpretentiousness. Even if you have never recorded anything in your life - with her (ie with a "screen camera" 👌) you will definitely figure it out!

First, it is completely in Russian. Secondly, all actions are done in steps (which is good news). Thirdly, after recording a video, an editor opens, in which you can view your recording, cut out all unnecessary from it, select the compression quality for the video and save the final result!

An ideal simple and convenient tool for everyone to record their screen video!

Pros:

Minuses:

Note: for the video to be recorded normally, stop it with the F10 button, as the program itself recommends (if you stop recording in another way, the video may not be saved!).

UVScreenCamera

An excellent program for recording training videos, presentations, and just video in various formats: SWF, AVI, UVF (its native format for the super-minimal size of the resulting video), EXE, FLV, GIF-animations (you can record with sound!).

You can record almost everything that happens on your screen (including all movements and clicks of the mouse cursor).

Main advantages:

the ability to select a recording area (for example, you can record the entire screen or a separate area of \u200b\u200bit);
the ability to select a recording source: microphone, speakers;
you can record keystrokes (including system keys, for example Ctrl + Alt + Del );
the ability to record 3D games (however, the program consumes more resources than Fraps);
while recording the screen, you can draw with the cursor: for example, select the desired areas or show some area (focus attention for those who will watch the video);
the ability to edit the video: cut out unnecessary frames, add arrows, captions, etc .;
the ability to save videos in different formats (formats indicated above): both the quality of the video and its final size depend on this;
there is an opportunity to create screenshots (like the previous program).

Disadvantages:

when recording large clips, sometimes the sound disappears;
video recording in the most compact size is carried out in "own" video format (there may be some problems with converting another format).

Fraps

One of the best screen recorder for games! The program has its own built-in codec, which has minimum system requirements, so you can record full-screen video from games even on weak computers.

Main advantages:

low processor load allows recording on weak machines;
the ability to hide the mouse cursor when recording;
the ability to select FPS for video recording (60, 50, 30);
resolution selection: full, half (when recording, try first complete if the PC will slow down - select half);
the ability to select a sound source;
you can save screenshots in addition to videos;
real FPS will be shown in games (see yellow numbers in the corner of the screen);
full support for the Russian language, work in Windows: XP, 7, 8, 10.

Minuses:

the program can only be used for games;
the resulting video is large enough (requires a lot of free disk space). Subsequently, the video must be edited and compressed with another codec.

CamStudio

Free computer program designed to record everything that happens on the PC screen. Allows you to record in several formats: AVI, MP4 and SWF. In principle, not a bad choice for those who prepare training video courses, presentations, game videos (recording is not available for all games) .

Benefits:

the ability to apply effects when moving and clicking the cursor;
the ability to select a sound source: microphone, speakers, Windows system sounds;
you can record both the entire screen and a separate part of it;
open source software;
codec support: MPEG-4, FFDshow, Intel IYUV, Microsoft Video 1, Radius Cinepak, Lagarith, H.264, Xvid;
support for all new Windows operating systems, including Windows 10.

Disadvantages:

there are problems when recording sound from a microphone (apparently, not all equipment is supported);
there is no official support for the Russian language (although there are Russifiers on the network);
some antiviruses consider the native codec for this program to be a suspicious file.

Bandicam

A very high-quality program for capturing video and creating screenshots of both the whole screen and a separate part of it. Allows you to record video in almost any games: Minecraft, WOW, Tanks, etc. Can record in a variety of applications: Skype, Web cameras, Video chats, just from the desktop (both a separate area and the whole screen) etc.

Main advantages:

the ability to show FPS while recording;
support for high-quality video recording (resolution up to 3840x2160);
support for 720p / 1080p video format (popular on many video hosting);
you can record applications (games) using DirectX, OpenGL (AVI, MP4);
the ability to create screenshots (formats: BMP, PNG, JPG);
unlimited maximum file size (you can record the whole day!).

Disadvantages:

paid program;
lags are possible when recording "heavy" games and applications.

HyperCam

Not a bad program for recording all actions on the computer screen. In addition to video, it allows you to capture cursor movements, record audio (sound in speakers, microphone).

By the way, another advantage: the program can be installed on a USB stick and used on almost any computer (where there is a free USB port).

Pros:

selection of the capture area;
the ability to compress both video and audio on the fly (the video is quite small in size);
support for "hot" keys;
you can record video and audio in a variety of formats: AVI, WMV, ASF;
there is a pause: i.e. you can stop recording and then resume it from where you stopped;
the ability to make text notes.

Minuses:

the program is shareware;
a problem with some types of microphones;
inserts a caption into the video when using the demo version of the program.

iSpring Free Cam

Free program for recording everything that happens on the screen to a video file. Allows you to quickly and easily create educational video tutorials, presentations, tutorials, etc.

The program is distinguished by its minimalism and rather modest system requirements (at least in comparison with analogues).

ISpring Free Cam main window

Pros:

there is a choice of capture area;
you can record both system sounds and voice from the microphone (you can record all this at the same time!);
the movement of the mouse cursor can be highlighted (for clarity);
the program has its own editor, it will help to carry out simple adjustments: remove unnecessary fragments, eliminate background noise, edit audio data;
the program allows you to save videos in high quality: .wmv without loss of quality (HD 720p).

Minuses:

to download the program, you need to specify an e-mail (although there was no spam ...);
not suitable for recording game video;
few formats for saving the finished video.

oCam Screen Recorder

Free program for recording all actions on the screen to a video file. In addition to video capture, the program allows you to create ordinary screenshots, both of the full screen, and of a separate part of it.

I also want to note the presence of ready-made frames (video sizes) for a quick start of shooting, which can be started, by the way, with 1-2 clicks of the mouse!

Pros:

a wide variety of formats for saving the final video: avi, mp4, flv, mov, ts, vob;
screenshots can also be saved in several formats: jpg, png, bmp, gif;
you can add a graphic watermark to videos and screenshots;
easy and quick setup of the program: everything is done in a few mouse clicks;
support for "hot" keys;
the ability to enable / disable the mouse cursor;
support for all popular versions of Windows: Xp, 7, 8, 10.

Minuses:

4 GB limit on the recorded file (in principle, it is enough for most tasks, but suddenly ...);
in the installer (at one time) there were additional. programs that the user did not ask for (browser, toolbars). When installing - just uncheck everything unnecessary.

Movavi Screen Capture

Universal program for recording video from the screen with sound. With it, you can record webinars in Skype, record audio and video from various sites, create your own video lessons.

The program has a built-in video editor, thanks to which, before saving the video, it can be processed: apply the necessary filters, cut out unnecessary ones, make inscriptions, etc. In general, it is very convenient, a kind of combine ...

Movavi Screen Capture main window

Pros:

you can capture the screen both in full screen mode and in the selected area;
has its own built-in video editor: it will help you process the resulting video;
video can be recorded at up to 60 frames per second!;
setting up sound recording (you can conduct it from almost any device): speakers, headphones. speakers, microphones, Skype calls, etc .;
you can record and show all keyboard and mouse actions;
setting up "hot" keys;
you can take screenshots, including while recording a video;
you can set the time to start recording and stop it, and then go about your business;
a bunch of supported video formats: 3gp, avi, mp4, mkv, mov, wmv, etc .;
a wide variety of supported audio formats: aac, flac, mp3, wma, ogg, wav, etc.

Minuses:

the program is paid, the free video will have a watermark;
when recording large videos (more than an hour) - the program starts to behave unstably: freezes, lags;
incorrectly responds to the "pause" button;
small trial period.