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As you know, Jing is about quick and simple visual communication. Sure, our arrows aren't the fanciest and some people want to have control over the shadows (or no shadows at all!) We also get lots of requests wishing Jing could have some ability to capture more than what's on the screen.
When it comes to tons of features and options, Windows users have been able to turn to Snagit. Well, today TechSmith released a beta version of Snagit for Mac! Anyone can get access to it for free.
Betsy Weber, over on the Visual Lounge has all the details and a great overview video!
Check it out and tell us what you think!
Have you heard? Jing is turning two. That's right - exactly two years ago we released the first version of Jing (called the 'Jing Project' back then).
A lot of things have changed since then.
We've added many features (everything from the much needed Undo Button to supporting your Webcam).
Also, the Jing interface underwent numerous makeovers. Take a look:
So as you can see, Jing has come a long way in these two years. We're pleased with the outcome, and we hope you are as well.
Since Jing is all about sharing, we'd like to share something with you as well!
We are giving away Jing Buttons and Jing Stickers. If you'd like some, please fill out this form. There's no catch - but please note that we can only ship to the U.S. and Canada at the moment. Update: This promotion has ended.
The stickers are great for your laptop lid--(not the screen-side), and no backpack or computer case can have too many buttons.
Enjoy the free stuff, and one more time, Happy Birthday to Jing!
Hi! Have you ever visited the Visual Lounge run by TechSmith's Evangelist Extraordinaire Betsy Weber? She's always got a ton of great screencasting examples and you never know what else.
Right now she's wrapping up at the 360|Flex conference and has some entertaining interviews with interesting people. Check 'em out especially if you like bacon-flavored lollipops. Seriously.
But the main reason I'm writing is to highlight a recent post she made highlighting Heather James' Jing guide she made for colleagues. Heather lives in Ireland and is a fan of Jing and Camtasia Studio. Thanks for going to the effort of making this PDF and sharing Heather!!
Recently, we asked you to share your Tips and Tricks for using Jing. Respondents said:
- Remove sensitive information using the Frame tool.
- Use Jing as a quick visual reference for comparison without even saving the image, especially in programs where you have to leave the needed info to apply it elsewhere.
- Use Jing as a measuring stick to get the number of pixels between two elements.
- Use Jing to get the exact dimensions of a screen element.
- Draw arrows before creating the text box. it looks better!
- The Save button can be configured to save to a specific location and you can create multiple Save buttons.
Congratulations to Joshua, Trevor, René, and Sanjeev who won the T-Shirts! A big pat on the back to Joshua who used Jing to show what you can do to Jing. Great visual communication?!? Besides the ego boost, he also gets a special Jing T-Shirt signed by the entire Jing Team. How is that for bragging rights?
The shirts are on their way, and we hope others may have learned a thing or two from these tips!
Today marks an exciting and long awaited milestone for Jing. After endless requests from passionate users like you, we are pleased to announce the latest installment in the Jing Series: JING 2 GO!
Jing 2 GO brings you simply the best-in-class experience for quick visual online conversation, anytime, anywhere! Imagine everything you already know and love about Jing, then add:
- Ultra Portability!
- Slick Design!
- Two Easy to Use Buttons!
- Advanced Features!
Pretty sweet, huh? Make sure to check out this video, for it will tell you everything you need to know about Jing 2 GO!
Until next time!
It's been well over a year since I used Jing to show how to play a game called Summing which I was semi-addicted to for a while. And here's the link to my best score and how to get Summing in case you're interested.
Well, I think it's past time for something new. I've found a Flash game that sort of reminds me of a table game from my youth. Have you ever heard of the game Crokinole? My grandfather used to make those boards and we'd spend hours sliding those discs trying to knock one another off and debating whether a flick or a push was a more effective strategy.
Like Crokinole, Shuffle rewards you most when you leave as many of your pieces on the board as possible. It doesn't take long to play, and it might be a nice little diversion. Here's my highest score so far. Post a Jing when you annihilate it. :)
We made these a while ago, and I've been meaning to post them here for some time, now. So here they are :-D
Call it digital schwag, call it freebies, call it what you will. Show your Jing pride on your blog, site, or desktop.
Desktop Wallpapers (single and dual monitor – right click and select “Save As…” or “Save Link As…”)
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Blog Buttons (right click and select “Save As…” or “Save Link As…”)
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