How to Record and Share a Pencast (Updated – Windows + Mac)
January 19th, 2011
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This updated version of a previous post includes new videos for both Windows and Mac.
Windows and Mac users:
Part 1 of 2: Creating pencast using Livescribe Echo smartpen and Flip Notepad
If YouTube is blocked then try this link: http://screencast.com/t/0Y2Hof4uyPeB (opens in new window/tab)
Part 2 of 2: For Windows users: Sharing Pencast Online & Viewing it
Video also shows how to hide the previewing of ink
If YouTube is blocked then try this link: http://screencast.com/t/jG4qAxhY08 (opens in new window/tab)
Step by Step Instructions (for Windows)
- Turn on smartpen
- Write problem with smartpen on dot paper
- Tap Record button on bottom of page
- Solve problem with writing and voice explanation
- Tap Stop button
- Dock smartpen to sync with Livescribe Desktop
- Find page with pencast (look for black – static ink and green – dynamic ink)
- In Pages View, click a page’s active ink to activate a session. This action will open the Session tab and will start the session playback in the Central Viewing Pane.
- Click the Share button, then Session …, then with Online Community (Upload) …
- Name your pencast, click Share button.
- You should receive a notice that your pencast has uploaded successfully
- Click Livescribe Online button
- Click the “Make this file public” link on the left
- Click “Get a link to this file” or “Embed this file”
- Copy link or embed code to clipboard (you’ll have to select it and then press Ctrl-C on keyboard for Windows)
- Paste link into blog, wiki, web page, or email
Part 2 of 2: For Mac users: Sharing Pencast Online
Link to video on Screencast.com: http://www.screencast.com/t/G9d4PXgr (opens in new window/tab)

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