Hi All, I would like to create a demo video for my app. I can record the simulator on the screen using quicktime. However, I would like to crop the simulator out of the recording and add a stationary backdrop (images and text) behind this. Does anyone know a good program to do this? Thanks a million :)

Hi Chacka7, There are tons of them out there. Google "free video compositing software". If you're looking for something a little more professional (not free) try either After Effects or Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro is best for Mac, Camtasia (what I use) is OK for Windows. I'd rate Final Cut Pro a "9" on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the best. Camtasia is about an 8.

I used the latest version of Camtasia for Windows to do a demo video of my app...worked perfectly! You can get a 30 day, fully functional, free trial to check it out with. Mark

Thanks :)

If you are on the mac screenflow is amazing, for me a lot better then camtasia

I use SimCap .... http://www.jaml.co.uk/simcap.html or in the mac Store at http://itunes.apple.com/app/simcap/id423124409 Captures screens video and audio and allows you to create a complete presentation of your app. You can also add your own voice over if you want to give explanantions etc David

Brill. Thx guys. Happy St Patricks day! :)

How is it my post shows up 4 times - I only hit the post key once!

Hi there, I use jing for screen cast videos. Its by tech smith who are the same people behind camtasia.It has a lot of cool editing tools that you can use to add text, images, etc. You can rec as many vids as you like (up to 5 min in length) which should be more than enough for a app demo. :) http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html?gclid=CMzAw7TF864CFakERQodsVssJw

Thanks again guys :)

Or you can use Photoshop CS5. It can do just what you need for this project.

Hi guys, I'm making a demo/ promo for my app and I want to include both photo and video segments etc. I found a sample video online and I want to be able to re-create the backgrounds and transitions exactly like this! :) I was just hoping that one of you may be able to look at the video and be able to tell me what software was used - It would really help me out! I'm hoping to figure out the exact software used, so I can download it... I know it's a long shot, but you never know... Here is the video with the transitions/ moving backgrounds etc - http://video214.com/play/qtVPZpS5AT7iqjJX1KdBug/s/dark. Thanks so much!!

Chacka7, If you can send the file to me. And, in the spirit of Buzztouch. I can do it for you. Let me know and I will give my contact info.