Huelix Solutions has released Huelix ScreenPlay 2.0, a unique Windows utility that simplifies screen recording and performs live screen broadcasts.

Huelix ScreenPlay 2.0 records PC screens directly as Windows Media Video files (WMV) with just a couple of clicks. It utilizes Windows Media 9 technology to compress screen sequences in real-time, using specially designed codecs optimized for typical screen content.

It can capture audio from any source along with the video, to create complete and compelling screen videos quickly and efficiently. ScreenPlay supports pausing, virtually eliminating the need for editing and post-processing of recorded video. Unlike most other similar applications that produce huge AVI files, those created by Huelix ScreenPlay are very small and do not require further format conversions.

You can record everything from a small area of the screen to high-quality streaming video with a number of adjustable quality settings available in Huelix ScreenPlay 2.0. Huelix ScreenPlay simplifies the task of selecting a target by presenting targets graphically and offering available audio ports directly in the application.

The unique feature of Huelix ScreenPlay is its ability to stream or broadcast screen video live over an intranet or the Internet, using only a commonplace PC. ScreenPlay can simultaneously stream and archive screen sequences, simplifying content management considerably. The live streaming capability is ideal for customer support operations, PC-based demonstrations, or even a quick informal session illustrating how to access the personal photo website to your grandma.

Huelix ScreenPlay is organized around a wizard-like interface that is extremely easy-to-use and intuitive. After the initial configuration, Huelix ScreenPlay can skip several wizard steps to create screen recordings quickly and easily. The intelligent file management feature takes out the tedium in managing recorded files, eliminates accidental overwrites, and allows you to concentrate on the job at hand. Configurable hot keys provide you with instant access to all recording functionality without affecting the actual recording being carried out.

Huelix ScreenPlay is an ideal tool for customer support helpdesks, creating demonstration videos, delivering online demonstrations and PC screen webcasts, PC-based testing, and so on. It can be useful in a wide range of applications cutting across industries such as computer security, education, research, digital media managemnet, software development, online businesses, finacial institutions, and even purely personal use.

Huelix ScreenPlay 2.0 runs on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003. It costs US$39.95 and can be ordered from Huelix Solution's website, http://screenplay.huelix.com. A trial version is also available for download at this website.