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Ways to Access Screen Recording in Filmora

Filmora provides different ways to open its recording tools, whether you are starting from the launch screen or already working on a project.

Method 1. From the Startup Screen

Launch Filmora on your Mac and select Screen Recorder from the startup screen to open the recording interface directly.

Method 2. From the File Menu

In the editing workspace, open File > Record Media and select the required recording option. You can access screen, voiceover, or webcam recording depending on the content you want to capture.

Method 3. From the Media Panel

Open Media in the main workspace and click the Record drop-down menu. Choose the required recording option from the list to start capturing your screen, voice, or webcam.

How to Record Your Screen in Filmora

After opening the Screen Recorder, select what you want to capture and configure the recording options before starting.

Step 1. Choose a Recording Mode

Open the capture mode menu and choose Area, Full Screen, or Window according to what you want to record. Select Area when you only need a specific part of the screen and adjust the capture region as required.

Step 2. Select the Screen or Window

Choose Full when you want to capture the complete display. To record a particular application instead, select Window and choose the window you want Filmora to capture.

Step 3. Configure Multiple Recording Sources

Set the available recording preferences, such as the frame rate, recording quality, countdown, and mouse options. For multi-source recording, enable the Microphone, System Audio, and Camera as needed alongside the screen capture. Review the selected inputs before starting the recording.

Step 4. Customize the Camera Display

When the Camera is enabled, use its available controls to adjust how the webcam feed appears with your screen recording. Position or resize the camera overlay as needed so it does not cover important on-screen content.

Step 5. Start the Recording

Click the Start Recording button to begin capturing the selected screen area and enabled input sources. Complete the activity you want to record while Filmora captures the configured screen, audio, and camera inputs.

Step 6. Annotate the Screen While Recording

During recording, open the Screen Annotation tools and select the required option to draw, highlight, add text, insert shapes, or point out important areas on the screen. Use these annotations to emphasize information as you present it.

Step 7. Stop, Review, and Export the Recording

Once recording is complete, stop the capture and review the recorded media in Filmora. Add it to the Timeline, trim or edit the footage as needed, then click Export to configure the output settings and save the finished recording.