To get a demo on how to record a Vidcast step-by-step, click on the thumbnail above!
To create your first Vidcast Video -
Click on the New Video button in the top right of your screen
Note: Recording video is currently available only in desktop Chrome/ Edge browsers. Other browsers support Vidcast playback, however, "New video" button will not be available.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.
You can choose a Virtual Background and select your camera source by clicking on the "arrow up" button next to Start/Stop video button.
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.
When you have your settings how you want them, hit Record.
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, but don't worry your camera is being captured.
When you're done, flip back to the Vidcast tab and press the red stop button to end your recording.
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.
**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
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.
Questions? Start a chat with our support team or reach us at help@vidcast.io