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Filming your computer screen can be a great way to capture video tutorials, game footage or simply show what you are working on.
In this guide, we will teach you how to film the screen of your Mac or Windows computer.
We will also discuss the different methods of screen capture, as well as some tips and tricks to help you get the best results! There are several ways to capture your computer screen, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The first method is to use the built-in screen capture tool that comes with MacOS or Windows.
This method is easy to use, but you are limited in terms of what you can capture.
For example, on macOS, you can only capture the whole screen or part of it.
On Windows, you can only capture the active window. To do this, simply press the Windows key on your keyboard and G.
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The second method is to use a third-party screen recording application.
These applications offer more flexibility than the built-in tool, but they can be more complicated to use and often charge a fee.
In another article I talk about Camtasia, which in my opinion is the best software for filming your screen on Windows and Mac.
In addition to the screen recording function, you can then edit your video as you wish. Blur parts of the screen or add text to your video, cut out parts of the video, add music, effects... Whatever your imagination allows you to do!
Read the article in Camtasia here.
The third method is to use a webcam to record your computer screen.
This method is very easy to set up and can be used on macOS and Windows.
However, the quality of the video will depend on the quality of your webcam.
Finally, we will discuss some tips and tricks for capturing high quality video from your computer.
To read TechSmith Avis 2024 and presentation of the company that publishes Camtasia
The third method is to use a screencast service.
Screencast services are web-based applications that allow you to record your computer screen and save the video online
This is the simplest method, but it also offers the least functionality.
