Screenshots are not enough all the time. Sometimes, you need something a little more dynamic to be able to capture a longer portion of the screen or just capture the screen for a longer duration. For times like these, a feature called Screen Recording comes in handy. Also read- New iPad Pro with M2 chip and better cameras may launch this year
With the screen recording feature, you cannot record the contents of your screen in a more fluid way. It also helps you to capture more content at once. So, if you are a Mac computer or MacBook user, you need to: Also Read – Apple App Store rules to be revamped to meet Dutch government regulations
How to Record Screen on Your Mac Computer or Your MacBook Using Quick Time Player
step 1: Launch Quick Time Player on your Mac computer or MacBook Air or MacBook Pro laptop. Also Read – iOS 16: Lesser Known Features You Should Know About
step 2: Now choose the file.
step 3: Next, select the New Screen Recording option from the menu bar. You will now see either the onscreen controls described above or the Screen Recording window on the screen.
step 4: If you also want to record sound using your Mac (or MacBook’s internal microphone), before starting your screen recording, click the arrow next to the Record button, and then select the Internal microphone option. You can monitor audio recording during screen recording by adjusting the volume slider.
Step 5: To start screen recording, click the Record button, and then click anywhere on the screen to start recording the entire screen.
Step 6: You can also drag to select an area to record, then click Start Recording in that area.
Step 7: To stop screen recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar. Alternatively, you can also press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
Step 8: Once you stop screen recording, Quicktime Player will automatically open the recording. From here you will also be able to play, edit and share the recording.
there is also a shortcut
If you don’t want to take the long route, you can also opt for shortcut commands on macOS. Here’s what you have to do:
To start screen recording: Press Shift + Command + 5 keys. You’ll now see onscreen controls for recording the entire screen, recording a selected part of the screen, or capturing a still image of your screen. Choose the option that is most relevant to you.
To start screen recording: Press Command + Control + Escape key.