CRAIGSEE  I was one of the beta testers, not a developer. Shouting does not work. Making feature suggestions does. As a beta tester I think it's a courtesy to explain why a feature may not yet be included. Given your comments you apparently aren't aware of development cycles. As I've mentioned I test other products from other companies . . . and rather than appreciating a comment from someone who tested the product, you continue to shout as well as claim to "know" where a product should be in its development cycle.

ScreenFlow at 2.0 has a very good feature set and that becomes more evident when you compare it to other screencasting programs.  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  I'm a beta tester. I test products I like, not out of obligation. I test many programs so it's not specific to Telestream. I also moderate many online forums for video related industries. I don't speak for Telestream, I speak as a beta tester which is different than an end user though. It does mean I find issues and make suggestion for the programs I test. Hence my knowledge about the products I test.

Many end users don't understand the process by which some features make it into a program and others don't or have a longer cycle. When someone says they see feature A and not feature B, I explain WHY that's the case to the end user is aware. There's a difference between a missing feature as an oversight vs one that simply isn't ready yet. I know that so I express it so readers can be INFORMED. It's unfortunate that you don't see that as an important point. You point out what is/isn't there. I point out WHY. Big difference. I think WHY is important.

I'm not a marketing person and as a beta tester I make suggestions along with other beta testers so I may have nothing to do with a specific feature. Keep in mind that marketing people often do add features, like YouTube export, because they're getting requests for it. As a beta tester I make suggestion, I don't add anything people in the company, not beta testers, make those decision.

ScreenFlow happens to be a rapidly developing product. Different features will have different development time lines. What it doesn't have today, it may have in the future. You may be frustrated by the lack of a feature. I felt it should be explained why it's not there. Many other new and great features are. Others are coming I'd think.

Macworld posted a REVEIW which was professionally written and balanced.  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  Merge Clips - easy to speak of, VERY DIFFICULT to implement on the coding level. When a clip is "split" the source file itself isn't "split." you're simply creating "pointers" to different parts of the file. That's why it's NOT as simple as joining two SEPARATE files in Quicktime Pro. You have no separate file to merge, just pointers (aka reference files). Note you can't "merge" files in Final Cut Pro or other major NLE.

Most NLEs do have a solution. It's NESTING so a "super" pointer can point to the other pointers. Nesting opens another can of worms because one then has to create a "media management" system. Basically it can be done but the R&D is major.

That either happens at the exclusion of other features (takes hours away from developing them) OR it means greater cost (and greater price) for the applications. I don't doubt ScreenFlow will eventually address this but one has to be aware that simply "naming a desired feature" doesn't make it easy to make it so. In the mean time, there are workarounds which are certainly awkward though.

Overall, ScreenFlow takes advantage of some "unique" was the Mac handles graphics internally which is why many of the "actions" and "callouts" can work they way they do. That they work, has to do with the way the screen is captured (internally generated in the Mac) which is why you don't see similar feature in Final Cut Pro (or other NLEs) which import externally generated video.  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  Link to ScreenFlow Ripple Delete demo. Mark In (i), Mark out (o), Edit>Ripple Delete (or use keys Command Delete)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9495572@N08/4049930305/  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  Macworld review of ScreenFlow 2.0

http://www.macworld.com/article/143482/2009/10/screenflow2.html  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  I edit professionally (more years than I care to mention). Simply split the clip and one point and trim back. One could do the same in Final Cut Pro. What you're referring to is not really trimming, it's Ripple Delete and you can do that too in Screen Flow. Yes you can mark an in point (i key) and an out point (o key) and you'll see a dark blue shaded area. Then in the Menu Edit/Ripple Delete (or Apple/Command key Delete key). No need to split the clip at all.

Please look at Macworld online today. They posted a review 8:30AM and gave ScreenFlow 2.0 four mice.  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  You do not need to split a clip into three. There is a Trim function. Look at Edit menu and see trim from front and trim from end to scrubber. Simply split and trim as one would do in most edit applications.

Yes joining clips would be a good idea.

I think you seriously overstate the issues. Read the Macworld review for a good assessment. ScreenFlow beats anything else on the Mac and 2.0 is a MAJOR improvement.  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  While it doesn't use the Elegato Turbo, it does use Matrox CompressHD and it speeds export about 300%  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  for Canon 8400F the latest CaonScan Toolbox is 4.9.3.4 which is OS 10.6 compatible so the above may not be for that scanner.  
(Version 5.0.1.3)

CRAIGSEE  Maybe there's an issue with the install around File Vault. That's why this bits of info are important to the developer. Maybe it's only certain systems with File Vault and not all systems. The developer may need to test this and see whether it's all systems with File Vault or some configuration used by some and not others.  
(Version 2.2.1.11)

CRAIGSEE  QuickTime can's play WMV without it.

Sounds like you don't know how the app works. You should go to their support forum and ask questions because you may well have a problem with your system.  
(Version 2.2.1.11)

CRAIGSEE  Did you have File Vault on? Why not report this on their support forum.  
(Version 2.2.1.11)

CRAIGSEE  2.2.0.49R fixes the Safari CPU issue reported by ALEXF below.  
(Version 2.2.0.49R)

CRAIGSEE  2.2.0.49R fixes the Safari CPU issue. It went up today at Flip4Mac. Thank you for keeping an eye on it.  
(Version 2.2.0.49R)

CRAIGSEE  Those are good suggestions and we're already looking into them.  
(Version 2.2.0.49R)

CRAIGSEE  The 100% CPU issue seems specific to QT 7.4.x and Safari. It doesn't happen with QT 7.3.x or with FireFox.

They've figured out what the issue is though and the fix should be out very soon.  
(Version 2.2.0.49)

CRAIGSEE  Flip4Mac support forum is live.

http://www.flip4mac.com/forum/

Feel free to visit the forum if you have questions or issues with Flip4Mac Player  
(Version 2.1)

CRAIGSEE  Episode is $395, is updated more frequently and includes more codecs. If you own Cleaner you can crossgrade for only $195.

see web page

http://www.flip4mac.com/episode_cleaner_offer.htm  
(Version 4.2.2)

CRAIGSEE  If you find issues or have a feature suggestion, while Drive-in is open, use Drive-in/Get Technical Support...

and it will take you to the Feedback form.  
(Version 1.0.0.35b)

CRAIGSEE  Beta testing under way. Go to Flip4Mac site for more info. Of course release version will be posted here as soon as it's ready.  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Seen the issue. We're looking into it.

BTW posting a link as an examples does help.  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Beta testing for Universal version is just a few days away. Then they'll likely be a public beta no too long after. Keeping you folks informed.

I shy away from giving exact dates since it's most important that fixes and improvements work. I can say if all goes well it'll be soon.

I'll keep you informed, of course.  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Universal Binary coming soon

http://www.flip4mac.com/pr_06_04_21.htm  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Note: Many, many more streaming sites now supported including many live radio streams, Comedy Central, CNN Pipeline, etc.  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Version 2.0.2 fixes the Office issue. 3ivx still grabs hold of things and one would hope that the 3ivx people fix the issue.  
(Version 2.0.2)

CRAIGSEE  Working on the fix. Should be ready in the very near future.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Thanks Josh, I know it works fine in Safari. I've heard this about Camino but I thought Firefox was ok. Flip4Mac is testing an update to the player so if you can post an example link that would be good.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  What Browser are you using?

Go to support forum and ask for assistance

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Macintosh HD/Library/Quicktime

You'll find the various Quicktime Components there.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  If you remove 3ivx and DIVX from Quicktime components you may find that Flip4Mac does not cause crashes.

Of course Flip4Mac is working to make sure all components play nice together.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Crashing browser issue should have been fixed with 2.0.1. Make sure you're using 2.0.1 and NOT 2.0.

If you're having this issue with 2.0.1 do please vistit the Flip4Mac tech support forum so they can help resolve this.

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Go to Flip4Mac tech support Forum to find help about WMV.

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  MacUpdate, the best one stop shopping for Mac updates on the net!  
(Version 9)

CRAIGSEE  Shouldn't crash Quicktime 7.04 if you're using Flip4Mac 2.0.1. Make sure you updated.

If you have an issue go to the Flip4Mac site and post on their tech support forum.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  I've been using Flip4Mac since version 1 with BBC. It works fine. If you have a problem go to the Flip4Mac site and post on tech support forum. BBC has worked find since the begining.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Microsoft has announced there will be no further development of WMP9 Mac as of 01/13/2006. I'm not quite sure what you'd call the period between 11/08/2003 and the above date though.

In any case there's Flip4Mac Player which is now free. you can get it at Microsoft's site or at Flip4Mac's site.  
(Version 9)

CRAIGSEE  If you need tech support please go to Flip4Mac forum. All tech support is FREE for all versions including the free player.

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Tech support is free for all versions. There's no upgraded "Trouble Shooting" version. Import (conversion to mov) is $29 otherwise works in trial mode. Import is working fine for me. I'm using WMV Player 2.0.1.

Go to the forum to get tech support.

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/

You're not posting enough information to give meaningful tech suport.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Sounds like you're using the old version not 2.0.1. If you have an issue PLEASE visit Flip4Mac forum

http://www.flip4mac.com/fusetalk/forum/

Post the issue AND the link to the site/video in question.  
(Version 2.0.1)

CRAIGSEE  Issue with Quicktime 7.0.4 FIXED.

MacUpdate not yet updated but here's the link.

Download Flip4Mac's fix WMV Player 2.0.1 now works with QT 7.0.4

http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm  
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  QT 7.0.4 causing crashes. Fix is on the way. No problem with QT 7.0.3 or earlier.   
(Version 2.0)

CRAIGSEE  WMV Player 2 is now FREE

WMV Player Pro (Now called Import) has dropped to $29 (import and edit WMV and convert to MOV)  
(Version 2.0)