Screencasting is when you record your computer’s screen as a video. There are several apps that do the job such as Camstudio (free) and Camtasia Studio (paid), but the problem is that you have to install software, set options up, record a few screencasts before you get the settings right, etc.

Screencast-O-Matic is as easy as screencasts get. Just go to the web site, let it install it’s Java app via the browser (that’s how it works) and away you go. The end result is a MOV file you can upload direct to any video sharing service you like such as YouTube or Vimeo.

And by the way, did I mention it will also record your voice with the screencast if you have a mic attached to your computer? Yes, it does.

See video below for details.