In this short Quicktime screen recording tutorial, you’ll learn how to record your screen, webcam, and audio all at the same time. Show
As the popularity of tutorial video content grows, so, it seems, does the number of screen recording tools. (I reviewed a couple of them here.) Most screen recorders can simultaneously capture your webcam footage and computer screen. This allows viewers to see both your beautiful face and your onscreen actions at the same time. Ain’t technology grand?
I used these programs to create one of the first videos I ever posted on YouTube — before I knew much of anything about making videos. In other words, anyone can make tutorial videos with these free screen recording tools, no matter your experience level. Ready to become a tutorial tycoon? Keep reading to learn the secrets of making Quicktime screen recording videos for free. Note: I wrote this post with Mac users in mind. If you’re on a PC, you may be able to achieve the same results by downloading Quicktime and then using Windows Movie Maker or one of these free video editors.
How to make a Quicktime screen recording with audioYou may know Quicktime as a media player. But it’s also a free screen recorder — you can use it to easily capture video and audio. Start by opening Quicktime. Then, just follow these steps:
Pro tip: How to record your iPhone screen with QuicktimeQuicktime is also a great free screen recorder for other devices, such as your iPhone. Just plug the device into your Mac, select “New Movie Recording” in Quicktime, and choose your device under the recording settings (the arrow next to the red button). Keep in mind that because you’re using the Movie Recording mode to do this, you won’t be able to simultaneously record your camera. Bonus: Combine your webcam and Quicktime screencast videos with iMovieOnce you’ve recorded and saved your raw tutorial footage, it’s time to make it shine. To begin, open iMovie and create a new project. Then:
And that’s all there is to it! Congratulations: you’re now a Quicktime screen recording superstar. I told you it would be easy. I hope you found this guide useful. If you did, please drop me a comment over on YouTube and tell me what tutorials you’ll be making using this approach. Get great background music for your Quicktime screen recording video nowWant to enhance your tutorials with high-quality audio? Consider licensing one of my royalty-free songs. All my music is copyright-cleared (which means it’s safe for YouTube and other platforms) and approved for commercial use. Find a sweet track About the author: Logan is the founder of (and musician behind) Music for Makers — a simpler, more affordable music licensing solution for people who make videos, podcasts, and other creative stuff. How do I record both screen and audio on QuickTime Mac?Go to the QuickTime Player application; choose File/New Screen Recording. Choose if you want to record all your screen, or a portion of your screen (highlighted in red below), then click on the Record button. Click on the Options menu. Choose the appropriate audio source, in this case Loopback Audio.
How do I record my screen and audio with QuickTime Player?Screen Recording with QuickTime. With QuickTime Player open, go to File > New Screen Recording.. A Screen Recording prompt will appear. ... . When you are ready, click the record button. ... . When you are ready to finish recording, in the top menu bar, click on the Stop Icon.. Does QuickTime screen record also record audio?Use QuickTime Player
To record your voice or other audio with the screen recording, choose a microphone. To monitor that audio during recording, adjust the volume slider.
How do I record my screen and audio at the same time?Record screen with system sound and microphone
First, click “System sound and microphone” under audio input tab, this will then allow you to record video and audio at the same time. About to start, you can customize a special region or choose to record the full screen.
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