Capture a Video

With Mango Recorder you can record quick videos of your screen and cam.

Overview

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.

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Capture Video

Navigate to the Capture dropdown menu and select Capture Video.

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Select Recording Region

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

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Adjust Recording Settings

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.

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Recording Process

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.

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Once the capture is completed, users will be navigated to the Video Editing screen.