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Recording video from screen

Step 1: Launch the Screen Capture module

Open Movavi Video Suite and click Record computer screen on the Video tab to launch the screen capture module.

Step 2: Choose the capture area

First, you'll need to set which part of the screen you want to record.
 
To record the full screen
Open the list in the left part of the control panel and choose your display under Full Screen.
To record a window
On the capture control panel, click the capture area button and then click on the window you want to capture. An orange capture frame will appear around the window, and the window's title will appear on top of the frame.
To record a custom fragment
On the capture control panel, click the capture area button. Then, click and drag to draw the capture area on the screen.

Step 3: Set up the sound

Recording system audio
1. Click the System Audio button to enable recording sounds and audio playing on your computer.
2. Use the slider on the left to set the necessary recording volume.
 
Recording from a microphone
1. Make sure that a microphone is connected to your computer.
2. Click the Microphone button to enable recording sounds from external devices.
3. Click the arrow above the Microphone button and select the device you want to use for recording.
 

Step 4: Start recording

When you're ready to begin, click the REC button. You will be given a 5-second countdown before the recording begins.
Use these keyboard shortcuts to control the recording process:
F9 - pause the recording
F8 - take a snapshot of the capture area
F10 - end capture and save the recording
Tip: these are the default hotkeys. You can change them in the Keyboard Shortcuts section of the preferences.
 
When you're ready to finish your recording, click Stop on the recording panel or use the F10 keyboard shortcut .
 

Step 5: Edit the recording (optional)

When you finish recording, the capture editor window will open. Your video is ready and saved in MKV format, but you can preview it, edit, or save it in a different format.
 
Cutting the recording
To cut out a fragment:
1. Place the position marker to the beginning of the unwanted fragment and click the scissors icon.
2. Move the position marker to the end of the fragment and click the scissors button again.
3. Move the position marker to the center of the fragment to select it and click the trash can button.
Saving the edited recording
To save the trimmed version, or to change the format of your recording:
1. Click the Save As button. The output options will open.
2. Click one of the squares at the top to choose a format for saving your video.
3. Choose a name and location for saving the video.
4. Click Save to start processing your recording.

Frequently asked questions
I get a codec activation message when I try to start recording
When you first start using Movavi Video Suite, you need to activate the codecs you are using. Simply click Activate in the message box to start using these codecs and continue with your capture. This process is free of charge and does not collect any personal information.

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