Debut is a

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program from

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, available for both

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and Mac. Debut integrates with other software developed by

such as VideoPad Video Editor and Movie Maker, Prism Video Converter and Express Burn CD and DVD Burner.

Interface

The UI for Debut is divided into 4 major elements.

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states the layout is logical and includes an extensive Web-based user manual. * Main Toolbar consists of options to select the capture method, schedule a recording, find and play recordings, and the ability to configure settings such as

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, hot-keys, output destination and format, etc. * Recording Controls consists of options such as record, pause, stop, sound output, snapshot, and the selection window that highlights the area marked for recording such as full screen, a selected area on the screen, etc. * Record As Section allows the user to configure the output format, encoder options, video options, and the ability to add text captions, video effects, watermark, and select the area of the screen for recording. * Preview Area is very large and displays the preview of what is being recorded.

Input types

Debut can record video from an external recording device, computer screen, webcam, and streaming video
Toms Guide
reviewed Debut as a "one-stop recording tool" as it combines two applications –

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and external inputs.

Controversy and criticism

NCH Software in the past had an option to download

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and Chrome Toolbars when downloading any of their applications. These download options were checked by default, and generated malware warnings from companies like

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and

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. NCH software unbundled these toolbars in July 2015, and are now certified safe by anti-virus companies like Norton and McAfee. A class-action lawsuit was filed against NCH Software in April 2016 relating to security vulnerabilities in the 2015 version of the program. The case was later dismissed.

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External links

Debut Video Capture Official Site
Screencasting software Screenshot software Windows multimedia software MacOS software Proprietary software

Interface

Input types

Controversy and criticism

See also

References

External links