Recording the Computer Screen

One of the most basic ways to demonstrate computer and application function is to record what you see and do on screen.

Overview

A look at the basic interface gives you some orientation as to how to produce your video creations.

The Recording Process

Very simple and obvious, you can record, but recording with style and precision requires knowing your options.

Recording Your Desktop

Strictly recording the landscape of your monitor may be all you need to do. This section discusses all your options for desktop recording.

Recording Your Webcam

Including yourself in your video can help you create a presence and a brand. These are your options for including yourself or peripheral recording into your videos.

Recording Your Microphone

Make live recordings of your voice to narrate any part of your video.

Recording Computer Audio

Record anything that is playing back on your computer such as event sounds and interview calls.

Minimize on Record

When recording full-screen, the Video Detailer interface can be minimize with this option when the recording starts.

Display Countdown

A three second count-down helps prime you for action.

Hotkeys

These two options allow you to pause and stop recordings using a keystroke. Imperative when using Minimize on Record.