Pixetell
Developer(s) | Ontier Inc. |
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Final release | 1.3.14599[1] ![]() |
Mac OS X, Linux | |
Available in | English |
Type | Asynchronous Collaboration, Screen capture |
License | Commercial (21-day free trial) |
Website | Pixetell.com (offline as of 2012) |
Pixetell was an
Pixetell screencasts could be combined with audio voice-over, existing video files and webcam recordings to present information to the person viewing the recording; attachments may be added and sent as part of the message.[3][4][5] The software permitted people to communicate asynchronously; as with email, the producer and the viewer did not need to be online at the same time; but as with remote desktop software, it was possible to provide detailed demonstrations of computer-based tasks.[3]
Pixetell production software was available only for
Files could be attached to Pixetell messages[6] and existing video could be edited into a Pixetell message.[7]
As is the case with some other screen recording and screencasting software products, Pixetell's software could be used to create messages that demonstrate software features and critiques of digital documents.[8] The messages had applications in customer service, document editing, sales, training and education. The messages could be sent by email or embedded in web pages, documents, and social media sites.[5] They also had applications in training and education such as professional development, inter-school communication, parent/teacher communication, and project collaboration.[9]
See also
- Collaborative software
- Comparison of screencasting software
- Distance education
- Multimodal interaction
- Instructional design
References
- ^ "Pixetell: Powerful Screen Recorder for Efficient Communication". Archived from the original on 16 March 2011.
- ^ Turoczy, Rick (2 May 2011). "Former DEMOgod, Ontier Pixetell acquired; Brainshark to take over services".
- ^ a b c Posey, Brien (1 November 2009). "Enrich Your Email". RedmondMag.com.
- ^ Alsever, Jennifer (3 May 2010). "A $10 app saves hours of commuting". Fortune Small Business.
- ^ a b Lindsay, Jeff (20 February 2010). "Disruptive Innovation in Progress? The Pixetell Story". Conquering Innovation Fatigue. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
- ^ Ha, Anthony (23 July 2009). "Pixetell brings web meetings to your inbox". VentureBeat.
- ^ Ha, Anthony (3 November 2009). "Pixetell's Multimedia Emails Get More customizable". New York Times VentureBeat.
- ^ "Playing with Pixetell: Giving Students Feedback". isabellajonesblogspot. 24 December 2009.
- ^ Kanaracus, Chris (2 March 2009). "Move Over E-mail, Here Come 'Pixetells'". PCWorld Business Center.