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Record a Vidcast

Record a Vidcast

How to record your first Vidcast using your camera, screen share or a combination of both

Tomas Tarasovic avatar
Written by Tomas Tarasovic
Updated this week
Vidcast overview demo video thumbnail

To get a demo on how to record a Vidcast step-by-step, click on the thumbnail above!

Recording setup

To create your first Vidcast click on the New Video button in the top right of your screen.

new video button screenshot

Note: Video recording is currently available only in desktop Chrome/ Edge browsers or via Webex. Other browsers support Vidcast playback, however, "New video" button will not be available. ​

You can adjust your settings based on your needs - your camera and audio will be on by default, click on the screen share button to select which screen, window or tab you want to share.

record video window with share screen highlighted

Share screen

You can choose a virtual background for your camera feed and select your camera source by clicking on the "arrow up" button next to Start/Stop video button.

record setup window with virtual backgrounds highlighted

You can also select your preferred microphone and turn Noise reduction on/off by clicking on the "arrow up" button next to the Mute/Unmute button.

record video steup window with microphone settings selected

And finally, you can opt to use the teleprompter for your video.

Teleprompter feature is available only in a browser. Vidcast Webex integration or Vidcast desktop app currently do not support teleprompter.

record video screen with teleprompter button highlighted

Toggling on the teleprompter will open a separate window that will always be on top of your browser tabs and other programs or applications. It will allow you to copy/ paste your script directly to this window.

When you start the recording, the teleprompter will automatically scroll down through your script. At the top of the window, you can change the scrolling speed and size of the text, restart the script or pause scrolling altogether.

Bottom controls will allow you to pause, resume and end recording directly from the teleprompter window.

screenshot of the teleprompter window

Since the teleprompter will always be on top of the content, it will be visible on the recording if you decide to record your full screen. Should you want to screen share with the teleprompter on, we recommend sharing a specific tab or window, or having the teleprompter on a different screen (when using multiple monitors).


Recording

When you have your settings how you want them, hit Record.

record video setup screen with record highlighted

You'll get a 3 second countdown timer to flip to the application you're sharing. and start recording.

Note: You won't see your camera bubble overlaid while recording and in another tab, but don't worry your camera is being captured.

Countdown


When you're done, flip back to the Vidcast tab and press the red stop button to end your recording.

Stop button


You'll then see a preview window where you'll have a few different quick edit options:


If you used your camera during the recording, you'll be able to select where you'd like the camera bubble to display. Choosing Camera inside will keep the bubble in the lower left corner. Camera outside will have it presented above the recorded screen.

Screenshot of the layout button

If you choose the Camera outside option, any downloaded or stitched version will default back to having the camera bubble in the lower left corner.

You'll also be able to immediately trim the beginning and/or ending of the recording. And last but not least, you can immediately rename your video.

Note that recording titles will always default to the date and time they were created

Screenshot of the trim/ rename feature after recording


Once you click Yes! to save, you'll immediately be taken to the share settings for your Vidcast. You can learn all about customizing these share settings Screen Share Options article.

Share screen


Whenever you're ready, click on Done and you'll be redirected to the playback page. From here you can view your Vidcast, edit it, or share it.


Questions? Start a chat with our support team or reach us at help@vidcast.io

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