Capture a Video
With Mango Recorder you can record quick videos of your screen and cam.
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With Mango Recorder you can record quick videos of your screen and cam.
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The Mango Recorder’s Capture Video feature allows users to record their screen, camera, or both, providing flexibility for creating professional videos. Follow the steps below to make the most out of this tool.
Navigate to the Capture dropdown menu and select Capture Video.
This will bring up the Recording Settings configuration menu.
Choose one of the following recording options:
Screen only: Record only your screen.
Camera only: Capture video from your camera.
Screen and Camera: Record both your screen and camera simultaneously, with a camera bubble overlay (see details below).
Next, choose a predefined region layout or set a custom size. Options include:
Full Screen
Window
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1680 x 1050
1920 x 1080
Custom size
Video Quality will default to 720p (1280×720 pixels) but can go up to 1080p HD. Actual quality depends on:
Monitor/screen resolution
Internet connection
Webcam quality
Under the Recording Settings section configure your preferences for:
Camera:
HD camera for a camera bubble.
Profile image to display your MangoApps profile picture.
None to omit the camera bubble.
Microphone:
Use the automatically detected microphone.
Select "None" to record without audio.
Video Resolution: Choose a resolution based on your requirements.
Multi-Desktop Setup: If you have multiple desktops, ensure you select the correct one for recording.
For quick access to the video capture feature, use the designated hotkey. The default shortcut is ALT + V to start video capture.
Click Start Recording.A countdown timer (3…2…1) will appear before the recording begins.
Control Panel: A small control panel appears on the left edge of the screen with the following options:
Timer: Displays elapsed time during recording.
Stop: Ends the recording.
Restart: Restarts the recording.
Pause: Pauses the recording.
Resume: Resumes paused recording.
Trash Icon: Cancels and deletes the recording.
Camera Bubble:
The camera bubble can be moved to any part of the screen during the recording.
Options to display or hide the bubble are available in the camera settings.
Instant Trimming:
Trim the video’s start or end by dragging the handles in the trimming interface.
Preview the trimmed video before applying changes.
Revert to the original video before saving, undoing all trims and annotations.
Annotations:
Add annotations to any video frame directly during or after recording.
Access the Mango Recorder Video Gallery, right-click on a video, and select "Edit Video" to add annotations.
Edit Name & Tags:
Modify video names and tags by right-clicking on the video in the gallery.
Saved recordings are accessible under the "Videos" tab in the app.
Videos can be trimmed or annotated multiple times before finalizing.
Share or export the edited videos as required.
