Free Video Software

CamStudio is a simple screen recording program capable of capturing both video and audio activity on your computer and saving it as an avi or swf. CamStudio doesn't come with a lot of features or support many many file types, but what it does do it does a great job of it.

VLC media player is a highly versatile video player that can play nearly every video and audio format that you will be able to find. VLC media player has a simple interface that hides many advanced features, but is completely customizable, allowing you to add extra buttons or install different skins.