Screen recording on a MacBook Air laptop is a simple process that can be accomplished using the built-in tools provided by Apple. This feature is useful for creating tutorials, recording video calls, or capturing gameplay. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to screen record on a MacBook Air laptop.
Firstly, you need to locate the Screenshot Toolbar. This can be done by pressing Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard. This will bring up a small control bar at the bottom of your screen with various options for taking screenshots and recording your screen.
The Screenshot Toolbar has three sections. On the left, you'll find options for capturing the entire screen, a selected window, or a selected portion of the screen. In the middle, there are two options for recording your screen: "Record Entire Screen" and "Record Selected Portion". On the right, you'll find options to capture a still image or start a screen recording.
To record the entire screen, click on the "Record Entire Screen" button on the Screenshot Toolbar. Your cursor will change into a camera icon. Click anywhere on the screen to start recording. To record a selected portion of the screen, click on the "Record Selected Portion" button. Then, click and drag to select the area you want to record. Once you've selected the area, click on the "Record" button in the Screenshot Toolbar to start recording.
Once you start recording, a small stop button will appear in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Click on this button to stop recording. Alternatively, you can press Command + Control + Esc on your keyboard to stop recording.
After you stop recording, a thumbnail of your screen recording will appear in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Click on this thumbnail to view, edit, or share your screen recording. If you don't click on the thumbnail, your screen recording will be automatically saved to your desktop.
By default, screen recordings are saved as .mov files. If you want to change the save location or the file format, click on the "Options" button in the Screenshot Toolbar before you start recording. From here, you can also choose whether to show the mouse cursor in your screen recording, and whether to use the built-in microphone to record audio.
In conclusion, screen recording on a MacBook Air laptop is a straightforward process that can be done using the built-in Screenshot Toolbar. Whether you're creating a tutorial, recording a video call, or capturing gameplay, this feature is a handy tool to have at your disposal.
Recording.new by Tella
Tella's Recording.new offers a complimentary screen capturing tool. With it, you have the option to capture your screen, webcam, or both simultaneously using your browser. If you're using a Samsung laptop, here's your guide:
Open a new tab and head to recording.new
Grant permission for the tool to use your camera and mic
Select "Share screen" and decide which screen you'd like to capture
Initiate the recording
Once you've captured what you need, hit the stop icon
You'll then land on the video's dedicated page to review and distribute its link
To store, modify, or fetch the video, registration with Tella is required.
For a live demo of Recording.new by Tella, check out the video below.
