This gist shows how to create a GIF screencast using only free OS X tools: QuickTime, ffmpeg, and gifsicle.
To capture the video (filesize: 19MB), using the free "QuickTime Player" application:
#!/bin/sh | |
defaults read com.apple.finder CreateDesktop > /dev/null 2>&1 | |
enabled=$? | |
if [ "$1" = "off" ]; then | |
if [ $enabled -eq 1 ]; then | |
defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false | |
osascript -e 'tell application "Finder" to quit' | |
open -a Finder |