Record a Video and Upload to the Web via FTP

Use the FTP options to send the video directly to a location on the Web. When using FTP Output, you must first configure the properties on the FTP tab.

Setup Instructions

1.	In Snagit, select Video capture mode.

2.	Select the Input.

3.	Select Output > FTP.

4.	Select Output down arrow > Properties > FTP tab.

5.	Enter the correct FTP information. Click OK.

6.	Click the Capture button or press the capture hotkey.

7.	An orange rectangle appears. Use the rectangle to choose a window to capture or drag the mouse to select a region. The Video Capture dialog box appears.

8.	Click Start to begin recording.

9.	Press <CTRL+Shift+P> to end recording. The video renders for a moment. After rendering, the capture is sent to the selected Output.

FTP Options

Option	Description
FTP Server	Specify the IP Address or DNS Name of the target FTP server.
Port	Specify the port on the server used for FTP services. This is usually port 21, the default.
Remote path	Type the directory path on the target server to store the captured files.
Use passive FTP	Select to connect with the FTP server in passive mode.
Show progress	Display a progress bar.
Fixed file name	Send a file at regular times to the server that always overwrites an existing file.
Automatic file name	Name files automatically with a sequential number included. For example, if you specify a sequence limit of 9, files are written with the prefix from the File Name or Prefix box, then a numeral string that writes nine files before overwriting the first one.
Use temp/rename replacement method	Send your screen capture to the server with a temporary file name then renames the temporary file to the name specified in the File Name or Prefix box.
Server authentication	Enter the User Name and Password if authentication is required.
User name	Type in the correct User Name for Server authentication.
Password	Type in the correct Password for Server authentication.
Use proxy server	Enter the Proxy Server and Port. (A proxy server has a different IP or DNS name, such as proxy.companyname.com:8080.)
Proxy server and port	Enter the Proxy Server/Port in this field.

For additional capture options, see Video Capture. For additional tips, see Video Capture Tips.