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'''Freeseer''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|iː|s|iː|ɑr}}) is a cross-platform [[screencast]]ing application suite released as [[free and open-source software]]. Freeseer is a project of the Free and Open Source Software Learning Centre (FOSSLC), a not-for-profit organization.
'''Freeseer''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|r|iː|s|iː|ɑr}}) is a cross-platform [[screencast]]ing application suite released as [[free and open-source software]]. Freeseer is a project of the Free and Open Source Software Learning Centre (FOSSLC), a not-for-profit organization.


Its primary purpose is conference recording and has been used at conferences like OSGeo's FOSS4G, FSOSS, and more.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://fosslc.org/drupal/freeseer | title = About Freeseer (fosslc.org)}}</ref>
Its primary purpose is conference recording and has been used at conferences like OSGeo's [[FOSS4G]], FSOSS, and more.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://fosslc.org/drupal/freeseer | title = About Freeseer (fosslc.org)}}</ref>


The software renders videos in an [[Ogg]] format. Its video source options are [[USB video device class|USB]] (e.g. internal/external webcam) or desktop. Freeseer consists of three different dependent programs: a recording tool (which is the main tool), a configuration tool, and a talk-list editor.
The software renders videos in an [[Ogg]] format. Its video source options are [[USB video device class|USB]] (e.g. internal/external webcam) or desktop. Freeseer consists of three different dependent programs: a recording tool (which is the main tool), a configuration tool, and a talk-list editor.

Revision as of 17:07, 9 November 2021

Freeseer
Original author(s)FOSSLC
Developer(s)Thanh Ha, Andrew Ross
Initial releaseJanuary 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01)
Stable release
3.0.1 / January 3, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-03)[1]
Repository
Written inPython
Operating systemLinux, Windows (additional software needed), OS X (not fully supported)
PlatformQt4, GStreamer
Available inEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
TypeScreencasting software
LicenseGPL-3.0-or-later[2]
Websitefreeseer.readthedocs.org

Freeseer (/ˈfrsɑːr/) is a cross-platform screencasting application suite released as free and open-source software. Freeseer is a project of the Free and Open Source Software Learning Centre (FOSSLC), a not-for-profit organization.

Its primary purpose is conference recording and has been used at conferences like OSGeo's FOSS4G, FSOSS, and more.[3]

The software renders videos in an Ogg format. Its video source options are USB (e.g. internal/external webcam) or desktop. Freeseer consists of three different dependent programs: a recording tool (which is the main tool), a configuration tool, and a talk-list editor.

History

Since 2008, FOSSLC has been recording open source events around the world. To reduce recording costs, gain more control over the recordings, and achieve a more portable recording solution, FOSSLC began investigating alternatives and in-house options.[4]

In 2009, Freeseer was developed to make recording video extremely easy.[5] Its primary goal was to make recording large conferences with many talks possible on a frugal budget and ensure recordings are high quality. Freeseer began as a proof of concept when a command line hack using strictly open source components was used to record video from a vga2usb device and audio from a microphone.[6]

Features

  • Video & audio recording
  • Video & audio streaming (RTMP streaming support and Justin.tv plug-in)
  • Configuration tool
  • Talk editor for managing talks to be recorded
  • Uses a plug-in system so developers can easily add new features
  • Supports basic keyboard shortcuts
  • Configuration profiles
  • Report editor for reporting issues with recorded talks
  • Multiple audio input
  • YouTube uploader

See also

References

  1. ^ "Releases · Freeseer/freeseer". github.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  2. ^ "License". Retrieved 16 October 2011.
  3. ^ "About Freeseer (fosslc.org)".
  4. ^ "Freeseer History (fosslc.org)".
  5. ^ "FOSSLC History (fosslc.org)".
  6. ^ "Freeseer History (fosslc.org)".