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Screen Recording with Cinema8

Screen recording is a powerful way to create tutorials, product walkthroughs, onboarding materials, and training content. With Cinema8, you can record your screen in high quality and enhance it with interactive elements to boost viewer engagement.

Step 1: Start a New Screen Recording

  • Open your Cinema8 Dashboard.
  • Click New Video and choose Screen Recording.
  • Select the recording area:
    • Full Screen — Capture your entire screen.
    • Window — Record a specific application window.
    • Custom Area — Select a defined portion of your screen.

Step 2: Configure Recording Settings

  • Choose your audio input:
    • Microphone — Ideal for voice narration.
    • System Audio — Record internal sound.
    • Both — Capture mic and system audio simultaneously.
  • Toggle the Webcam Overlay if you’d like to appear on screen.
  • Click Start Recording to begin.

Step 3: Stop and Edit Your Recording

  • Click Stop when you’re finished.
  • Your recording will be saved automatically to your project.
  • Head to the Editing Studio to:
    • Trim or cut footage.
    • Add annotations or highlights.
    • Layer interactive elements and transitions.

Enhancing Your Screen Recording

  • Use the Interaction Designer to add:
    • Clickable CTAs
    • Quizzes or polls
    • Navigation elements
  • Add subtitles and voiceovers for accessibility.
  • Highlight key moments with screen focus tools or overlays.

🎙️ Tip: Including your webcam and microphone can make tutorials more personal and easier to follow.

Publishing Your Screen Recording

  • Once you’re happy with the edits, click Publish.
  • Choose a visibility setting:
    • Public — Viewable by anyone.
    • Private — Access limited to selected viewers.
    • Password-Protected — Secure with a custom password.

Creating screen recordings with Cinema8 is easy, efficient, and packed with features. Start recording today and turn your content into interactive experiences your audience will love!