Screen Recording On Mac Os X

There are several ways that you can record the screen of your Mac. One of the best is to use an online screen recorder which does not rely on the operating system that you are using. As long as you have a compatible browser, you can record your screen, then download or distribute the recording as you see fit. You may also download Apowersoft, which is a powerful desktop recorder which also works on the Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. The tool has powerful features, allowing you to create professional videos from your screen recording.

Screen Recording. In some circumstances, you may want to do a screen recording rather than capture still frames with a snapshot. For example, screen recordings are highly popular for video tutorials. In Mac OS X, screen recording is actually quite easy. No software downloads required. Navigate the path Finder Applications QuickTime Player. To record screen on Mac using QuickTime Player X, head to Applications, click File New Screen Recording. It’s just like ABC, but there’s is a drawback, QuickTimePlayer X only records external audio, i.e. Anything that comes in via mic is recorded. This means if you want to record screen on Mac with audio, you cannot.

Screen Recording on Mac with Apowersoft Screen Recorder for Mac

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Apowersoft is an advanced professional screen recorder that comes with a smart task scheduler and powerful editor allowing you to have a one-stop recording studio on your Mac. You can record your full screen, a region of the screen and even add an overlay of your webcam. It comes with advanced sound tools which guarantee an excellent video production. You can also edit your videos in real-time; a feature that positions it as the leading screen recording software.

Step 1) Start Apowersoft. Download and install Apowersoft Mac Recorder software. It works with OS X 10.11 El Capitan and earlier.

Step 2) Define your recording area. At the top right hand of the screen, you will see a red button which you should click to record. You will get a drop-down menu with the options to record a certain region, the full screen, or your webcam.

Step 3) Define your audio settings. When you click on the “Audio Input” tab at the top of the screen, you will get a drop-down menu which asks you to select none, if you do not want any sound; System sound, if you only want the system audio to be recorded; Microphone, if you need to add your voice to the video, and the last option is System sound and Microphone, for when you need to use both. Make your selection according to your needs.

Step 4) Start your recording and stop it when done. Simply click on the record button at the top and begin recording your video. When you are done recording, stop the session by clicking on the “stop” tab at the top of the screen.

Step 5) Edit your video. Apowersoft comes with a built-in editor which you can use to edit your videos to other formats. Traditionally, most videos recorded using screen recording software are very large and not suitable for sending over the Internet. In order to host videos and stream them effectively, you need to encode them into formats that are smaller in size, but do not compromise the quality of your video. With Apowersoft, you can do this easily. The editor can also be used to spruce up your videos, adding text and other effects.

Tip: How to Record Screen on Windows with Aiseesoft Screen Recorder

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If you are using a Windows computer, use Aiseesoft Screen Recorder to record your screen. This is a powerful Windows Screen Recorder that records video in high resolution. When creating videos for the purposes of teaching, you need all details to be clear and this is why you should use Aiseesoft. Here are some of the key features of this fantastic tool.

  • Ability to set your recording region – Aiseesoft allows you to decide which part of your screen will be recorded. You can select full screen or use your mouse to select and record a certain region.
  • High resolution video – This is a feature that sets this screen recorder apart from its competitors. The videos that you create using this tool will be clear, and enjoyable to watch.
  • Recording from several sources – Whether you are recording streaming video or your webcam, you can easily set this tool for each. Streaming sites do not allow you to download their videos, so you can record the player and get the video for future watching. When you are chatting with someone using your webcam, you can easily record them. Lastly, you can record all functions happening on your screen; ideal for tutorials and video game demos.
  • Record streaming audio - If you are a fan of online radio stations, you can now record your favorite programs using Aiseesoft. This tool allows you to record the streaming audio and save it to your computer.

Screen Recording On Mac Os X 10 13 Download

Mac OSX has QuickTime Player built-in. QuickTime allows you to easily do a screen recording. However, when doing so, you only get the screen – no audio.

You can install Soundflower to route your computer’s audio back into QuickTime to record it.

Screen Recording

  • Open QuickTime Player
  • Go to File – New Screen Recording
  • Click red Record button

Adding Audio from your Computer

This allows you to capture the audio from your computer in your QuickTime screen recording. This is what I kept finding when trying to search for a solution. Google “Screen recording with audio on Mac” and you will see. This option routes ALL audio through Soundflower and therefore you CANNOT HEAR IT to monitor it as it is being recorded.

  • Download and install Soundflower http://cycling74.com/products/soundflower/
  • Go into System Preferences – Sound – Output — choose Soundflower 2ch
  • Open QuickTime
  • Start New Screen Recording – Click drop down arrow on right side of dialog box – choose Soundflower 2ch
  • Click red Record button

The Holy Grail (Adding Audio from your Microphone and your Computer while being able to hear the audio as it records)

This is great for a screen-sharing session where you are talking to someone and walking through an application over the computer. This was the exact thing I needed to do when I figured this out, thought I would write it up to remember in the future.

NOTE: If you do not want to include your microphone audio and only include the audio from your computer in your screen recording, just take out the steps related to the “Aggregate Device” and choose SoundFlower 2ch in QuickTime for your screen recording.

  • Download and install Soundflower http://cycling74.com/products/soundflower/
  • Go to Applications – Utilities — Open Audio Midi Setup
  • Click the (+) Plus sign in bottom left corner
  • Choose “Create Aggregate Device”
  • Place a checkmark next to Soundflower 2ch and Built-in Microphone
  • Click the (+) Plus sign again
  • Choose “Create Multi-Output Device”
  • Place a checkmark next to SoundFlower 2ch and Built-in Output
  • Go into System Preferences – Sound – Output — choose Multi-Output Device
  • Now, when you open up QuickTime – Start New Screen Recording and select “Aggregate Device” from drop down arrow on the right.

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Voila!