Debut Video Capture

Recording applications have many uses, from simple tutorials to professional presentations. There is no shortage of such applications and most of them are simple and straightforward, but if you want more control over the recording process, you should try Debut Video Capture. It can record the entire screen, user defined windows or specific windows. Additionally, the software is capable of capturing webcam footage and streaming videos. It allows you to overlay text and watermarks, make visual adjustments, convert the recordings and much more.

Debut Video Capture is free for non-commercial use, which means that you don't have to pay for a license if you intend to use it for personal purposes. The software is compatible with all modern Windows versions and it can be installed in a few moments. You don't have to make any complicated settings during the installation process and there is no need to install any prerequisite tools.

The main user interface presents a wide range of options, but everything is very well organized, so you won't encounter any kind of difficulties. You only need to experiment with the software's controls for a minute or two, to learn everything there is to know. You can switch between desktop, webcam or network video capturing by clicking a series of options, located on a toolbar. If you select the Network option, the software will display its general settings menu, in which you can select a webcam or other capturing devices, specify a network camera's URL and more.

A live preview is displayed in the central region of the interface. Options for recording the currently displayed feed, pausing or stopping the recording are located beneath the preview. Once you start recording, the user interface will be minimized automatically. Also, before you hit the Record option, you can choose one of many formats on the main interface and make various audio and video configurations on separate windows. Besides recording, the software can take snapshots as well.

Debut Video Capture allows you to make many more preparations before you start recording. You can overlay text and place it in a certain area of the screen, change its font settings and select different colors. Furthermore, you can increase or decrease the brightness, contrast and gamma levels, on the entire feed, flip the image and apply black and white, negative or sepia effects.

When you stop recording, the video will be stored automatically in a default folder and you can view it, among other recordings, on a separate window. While reviewing your recordings, you may click different options to convert selected items, burn them on a disc, broadcast or upload them and more.