How to Record Your Screen

Recording your screen is an essential tool in business and educational practices. Recording your screen can be useful for new employees and seasoned veterans. New employees may want to explain their workflow or clearly ask questions. A seasoned employee may want to document processes or utilize screen recordings for training purposes. No matter the reason why - Debut Video Capture and Screen Recorder Software is perfect for all screen recording needs.

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Follow These Easy Steps

1. Click the Screen button located in the top toolbar.





2. Select the Recording Window using the selection tools beneath the preview. There are 4 different options to choose from. They are the following:
    - Select the far left button to free form select the area you want to record.
    - Select the middle left button to record your screen from a window.
    - Select the middle right button to record the entire desktop.
    - Select the far right button to select a previous window.


   


3. Click the Options tab to get more specific with your recording. Here you can select Mouse Options and then click into cursor. You can then choose to show your mouse cursor and determine the mouse movement and click settings.
         


4. If you are including audio in your recording you can select your source in the Audio Options segment within the Options tab as well. You can also uncheck all options and audio will not be picked up.
       




5. You may then select the format type in the Record Screen as dropdown.
       




6. Click the red Record button.

                  

Debut Video Tutorial

If you would like a more in-depth explanation on how to record your screen using Debut then check out our tutorial below!

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Debut Voted Best Video Capture Software by Top Ten Reviews

Debut Voted Best Video Capture Software

Leading tech review site Top Ten Reviews has just listed Debut Video Capture as the best video capture software for 2020, beating the likes of Movavi Screen Recorder Studio, Camtasia Studio and Snagit to take the winning crown.  

Whether you’re looking to create video tutorials, show a problem to tech support, share video game moments with friends or record streaming video, a powerful video capture tool like Debut allows you to do just that and more. With editing functions, on-screen notes, color settings and improving audio quality, you will not find a better overall screen video recorder than Debut.

Here’s what the best video capture software 2020 review had to say about Debut. 

“Our favorite video capture software for footage, screenshots, and more”

“Debut is remarkably easy to use”

“Debut Video Capture Pro has the best set of editing tools of all the products we tested, enabling such things as fixing the colors of your captures and improving their audio quality”

You can check out the complete article on the TopTenReviews website, but the best way to really get a feel of the software and truly understand why TopTenReviews have named it the best screen recording software, download Debut video capture software for free and try it out yourself. Besides, as much as we love getting positive reviews like these from tech sites like TopTenReviews, the most important review is yours.

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Record Video Like a Pro with Debut Video Capture Software

Gadgets Now, one of the largest tech news websites in India has just recently listed NCH’s video capture software, Debut as one of the best video capture tools for PC and Mac. Here are some of our favorite quotes from the article. 

“Every step of the way, you get many options to configure the camera, audio, color, exposure, scheduling, and more.”

“It is intuitive and comes with a manual and video tutorials to help you get acquainted.”

“If you want more control over what you want to capture, then you will need something like NCH’s Debut Video Capture software”

Debut Video Capture has already been heavily praised by various tech review giants such as Top Ten Reviews and Tech Radar as being a highly recommended stable and capable video capture and screen recording software, and we’re excited that Gadgets Now has joined the growing list of fans. Download Debut today and see for yourself why it has been getting a lot of positive attention.

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How to Record Streaming Video

How to Record Streaming Video

We have all been watching a live-streamed video online at one time or another and wondered to ourselves, "How can I record this streaming video to watch again later?" There are many different tools and programs out there that are available to help you record streaming video on your computer. One of the most effective and easy-to-use streaming video recorders is our own Debut Video Capture and Screen Recorder Software. This simple software allows you to record and capture video from almost any source. In this article, we are going to take a look at how to use Debut to record streaming video on your PC or Mac.

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Select Recording Source

Debut Screen Recorder Software is great for recording live-streamed videos on social media, Skype conversations, and other real-time moments that if missed, may never be seen again. To record a streaming video, first start by opening Debut on your computer and selecting the recording source. Debut is capable of capturing video from a wide variety of sources including various external video input devices, such as a webcam or IP Camera. Because we are recording a streaming video on our computer, that means that our recording source will be the Screen. Make sure the Screen option is selected in the main toolbar before continuing to the next step.

Select Recording Window

After selecting the Screen option as your recording source, you can select the Recording Window. Debut allows you to record your entire screen, a single window, or make a specific selection on your screen of what you want to be recorded. Choose from one of these three options on the left-hand side of the program, underneath the preview window. In this example, I have chosen to select my own recording window. You can click and drag to make a rectangular selection around your video and then fine-tune the dimensions in the window that appears afterward.

Video Recording Settings

Before you start recording streaming video, you will want to make sure that all of your recording settings are exactly how you want them. You can select the file type that you would like to record streaming video in as well as adjust encoder options and output options such as frame rate. Click on the drop-down menu that says Record Source As: to select your video file type.

Audio Settings

Click on the Options icon in the main toolbar to adjust your audio recording settings. This will launch the Debut Options window where you can click on the Audio tab and select how you would like to record audio while you are recording streaming videos. You can select an option to record audio from your speakers, from a microphone, or even record the clicks from your mouse. The speaker option will enable you to record the audio from your streaming video.

Record Streaming Video

Once you have selected your recording window and adjusted your video settings, you are ready to start recording streaming video. Simply click on the record button to begin recording and allow your video to start playing. Debut will capture both the audio and the video from your streaming video unless you make an adjustment in your settings to record just one or the other. When you are finished recording, simply click on the stop button and your newly recorded streaming video will be output into the Debut folder located in the Videos file on your computer. 

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For more articles like this one, check out these posts:

• How to Record Streaming Audio
• Record Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay
• Video Overlay for YouTube Videos with Debut
• Screen Capture Gameplay for Social Media with Debut

Record Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay

Record Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay

Debut Video Capture: Screen Capture with Webcam Overlay

Debut Video Capture software is extremely useful for recording screen capture as well as external device capture. Debut can also be used to record a webcam overlay for product demonstrations, reaction videos, and gameplay recordings. 

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Add a Webcam Overlay to a Screen Recording

Adding a webcam overlay to your screen capture is quick and easy with Debut. Webcam overlays can be used for reaction videos, or to add a more personalized video to a demo or walkthrough video. There are a few different ways to add a webcam overlay to a Debut recording.

To enable webcam overlay, you can click on the webcam overlay icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

You can also enable webcam overlay by selecting "Camera Overlay" from the "Tools" menu drop down.

Video Overlay Options

After camera overlay has been enabled, an options menu will appear on the right side of the Debut window. These options will allow you to change the camera input,  position, and size of your video overlay. 

Camera and Microphone Options

In the Camera Overlay options menu, the "Camera" drop down will select the device that will be captured as a video overlay. The "Format" drop down will list all of the format options that your webcam supports, including resolution, frames per second, and pixel formats. The "Camera Settings" button will open a dialogue of camera-specific options, which are provided by the manufacturer. The "Microphone settings" button will open a dialogue where you can select and adjust microphone settings. 

Video Overlay Alignment Options

The "Alignment" options can be used to specify where the webcam overlay will be placed in the recording output. You can adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of your video capture overlay. The "Size" slider can be used to adjust the size of the video overlay. This percentage is a percentage of the total output video frame size. The "Margin" drop down will adjust the margin between the edge of the webcam overlay and the edge of the final video output frame.

Common Uses of Webcam Overlay

Debut is extremely useful in capturing video demonstrations. The optional webcam overlay can create a more personalized video demonstration for clients and potential buyers. Debut is also commonly used to capture video gaming. A webcam overlay can be used to capture players reactions during gameplay screen capture.

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Video Overlay for YouTube Videos with Debut

Record and overlay your webcam on video capture for YouTube gameplay and reaction channels

If you use video capture for reaction videos, video game playthroughs or reviews on YouTube, Debut Video Capture software can simultaneously and easily record your screen and your webcam.

How to Use Webcam Overlay with Your YouTube Videos in Three Easy Steps

1. Start Debut, and select the screen you will be recording
   
2. Press the Camera Overlay button or find the option under Tools
3. Adjust options, and press the record button to start
   

That's all there is to it!

Whether you are in the middle of a deathmatch, a dungeon raid, or building a 1 million block work of art in Minecraft, share your skills and your reactions with all of YouTube at the same time! 

Like what you see? 

Click on the link to download or purchase:

Debut Video Capture Software by NCH

Y is for YouTube

NCH Software ABCs Series

YouTube has a wealth of videos, from information to humor you can find videos about just about everything, a whole world of endless amusement is just a click away. But watching videos isn't the only side. There are millions of aspiring YouTube stars out there who would do well to note some of the useful and easy YouTube software programs below that can help you download, record, edit and upload videos directly to YouTube. Who knows, yours could be the next big viral video.

• VideoPad - Edit Video for YouTube
• Debut - Record Video for YouTube
• Prism - Convert Video for YouTube
• WavePad - Record and Edit Audio or Voice-overs
• MixPad - Create and Mix Together A Video Soundtrack
• FlashLynx - YouTube Video Downloader
• Switch - Extract Audio from Video Clips

And, for video tutorials on many NCH products, stop by the NCH Software YouTube channel.

<<< Previous: X if for eXpress

Next: Z is for Zip >>>

V is for Video

NCH Software ABCs Series

Video is all around us. From the big blockbuster movies to YouTube, from video surveillance cameras in retail stores, to parents recording their kids first steps, and that is just the beginning, so it should come as no surprise we chose Video for 'V.' Plus like all of our software programs they our Video software is designed to be easy to use, so if want to record your screen or edit together a highlights reel of the tee-ball season, we have the video software you need to get the job done:

• VideoPad video editing software
  
• Prism video converting software
  
• Debut video capture software
  
• PhotoStage slideshow creator
  
• BroadCam streaming video server
  
• GoldenVideos VHS to DVD converter
  
• Eyeline video surveillance software
  
• FlashLynx YouTube video downloader
  

<<< Previous: U is for Utilities

Next: W is for Web Access >>>

Record Skype Calls - Easy Audio & Video Call Recording

We have posted before about recording phone calls through a TRX personal call recorder, recording multiple phone lines across a business network with VRS call recording software, or even saving conversations with the Express Talk softphone’s recording feature, but with the advent of internet technology like Skype, what if you want to record a phone conversation on your computer?

Record Skype Audio Calls

The solution to recording your voice-over-IP calls is our SoundTap streaming audio capture software. With SoundTap you can record any audio that is played on or through your PC or Mac, making it easy to record both sides of your conversation; instead of only your microphone input. It is akin to tapping your virtual phone and you can save the audio in .wav or .mp3 format.

Record Skype Video Calls

For video, we suggest you turn to Debut streaming video recording software. Debut is a powerful video capture program that can grab video from virtually any source, including your screen. Make sure your Debut options are enabled to record both video and audio, and then you can easily record your video calls, including Skype, to play back or edit later.

S if for Sharing

NCH Software ABCs Series

When you record, edit and create a video it is usually not only to enjoy and relive the moments again yourself, but more often than not you want to share those videos with friends, family and a greater audience. We have shown you before how you can easily go from VideoPad to YouTube, a feature shared with PhotoStage slideshow maker and Debut video recording software. But did you know that YouTube isn't your only choice to easily share straight from your NCH video software?

Share your videos, slideshows and tutorials online with easy sharing options for uploading. Upload your videos to Facebook or Flickr in addition to YouTube to share life's moments or show your inner videographer.

• VideoPad video editor
  Share your edited clips, from baby's first steps to your first short film on YouTube, FaceBook or Flickr.
• PhotoStage slideshow creator
  Create and post slideshows made with photos from your wedding, or vacation to YouTube, FaceBook or Flickr.
• Debut screen capture and webcam software
  Make a video greeting with your webcam to post on YouTube, FaceBook or Flickr.
• Golden Videos VHS to DVD converter
  Don't stop at making a digital copy of your old home videos, upload to FaceBook to remind friends and family of those good times.

And for more ways to share don't forget you can broadcasting or stream audio and video which we talked about on L if for Live because you can share prerecorded content too.

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Next: T is for Typing >>>

Screencasting For Better Communication & Teaching

Guest post by Eric Karkovack

Sometimes, your job title doesn't always necessarily explain the full extent of what you do. Personally, I'm a freelance web designer (and have been since 1996). But a great portion of my job is about doing things that have very little to do with design itself.

For example, one role I often find myself taking on is that of a teacher. Whenever I create a website that my clients will update themselves, I have to teach them how the process works. Sometimes it can be difficult to get my point across. It's especially hard when clients don't have much experience with technology.

For awhile, I offered manuals to my clients to use as a reference material. While that helped, it certainly wasn't as interactive as their website's content management system. I felt that I really had to find a better way of communicating.

The idea of "screencasting," or recording my screen with a voice-over, came to me. If my clients can see what I'm doing on my screen and can hear my explanations of how to accomplish specific tasks, it could be of great benefit to all of us.

When I found Debut Video Capture Software, I was sold. It works exactly as advertised, it's affordable and easy to customize to my needs.

Probably my favorite part of Debut is that I can simply plug in my headset microphone, open up the software and start recording. That's really all there is to it. Within a half hour, I've created a few short tutorials that will help my clients. I've saved a ton of travel time and my client has an interactive reference that illustrates exactly how to update their website. It's hard to put a price on that kind of convenience.

Eric Karkovack is a freelance web designer with well over a decade of experience. He designs and maintains websites for clients in a wide range of industries. For more information, visit him on the web at www.karks.com

The TIVO of Internet Recording

One of the great things about TIVO is that you schedule recording times and then you don't need to worry about missing your favorite show. Since Debut video recording software is perfect for capturing all digital video from, streaming video to video of your screen, you can easily turn Debut into a personal internet recording TIVO system by schedule recordings for when you are away from your computer.

Start by setting up your recording as you normally would by selecting your screen for the input, and setting the recording area. Then click the Schedule button followed by Add to set the date and time for your new scheduled recording. Once those details are saved all you need to do is make sure you leave the window or website you want to record cued up on your screen so it will be recorded at the appointed time. When you return the recording(s) can be found in the Find & Play list by clicking the Recordings button on the toolbar.

If there is something that you want your computer to record, while you are sitting at your desk or while you’re away, download Debut screen capture software today.

Super Features: Debut Video Capture

Debut Video Capture Software is one of the most feature-rich video capture programs available, allowing you to capture video from a variety of sources, including your screen, webcam, network camera, or external devices. If you haven’t had time to explore all the amazing ways Debut can make recording video easier for you, we’ve made a list of highlights.

• Add a text caption to your video. Choose the placement, enter the text, change the font, the font color, and add background color to make the text stand out. Be sure to add your caption before recording starts. (more ways to add text to video)
• Add a watermark to your video to ensure you get credit for the video. Choose a watermark image that isn’t too large, adjust the transparency, and set the alignment. The margin percentage controls how far away the watermark is from the edge. Again, be sure to add your watermark before recording.
• Create a time-lapse video. Station your camera and click the Edit Output button. On the tab specific for the type of camera you are using, make sure the Enable Time-lapse checkbox is checked. You can specify how often a frame is captured: the closer in time the images are taken to each other, the smoother your video will look. For a more choppy outcome, space images out further.
• Capture a window or custom area. This is a very useful feature if you want to focus on one area of your screen, rather than the entire thing. Click the selection icon in the lower right corner, next to the caption, color, and watermark buttons. You can then drag the cursor to select a recording area, or highlight and select a specific window on your screen.
• Schedule recordings. If you need to record while you're away from your computer, set up a scheduled recording. Click the Scheduler button on the toolbar to set a recording time.
• Click the Edit Output button to resize the final video or to change the frame rate. Remember that a smaller size and a lower frame rate will make the file size smaller.
• You can specify the file format for the recording from the Record as drop menu. Select the file type, or select which device you are making the recording for.

If you need to edit your recordings after they have been recorded, we recommend you use VideoPad Video Editing Software. With VideoPad, you can edit multiple screen captures or webcam recordings together, add background music and narration, and compile the final product in a format for viewing on your computer, television, portable device, or on the internet.

Recording Screencast Tutorials with Debut

Guest post by Dalvin Aboagye

I'm sort of what you call a tech-oriented person and usually know my way around tech products. I maintain a YouTube channel dubbed Tech Time HD where I review and critique products sent by a myriad of companies, and cover tech rumors and news sometimes as well. I first started out on YouTube doing tutorials, so I needed a screen recording software solution to make these screen casting tutorials. I tried other software such as Cam Studio and Fraps but they didn't cut it for me. I stumbled upon Debut Video Recording Software whilst browsing Google. My first impression when I installed it was that it was a bit gimmicky and I wasn't impressed with the user interface, but after a couple weeks of using Debut I took back everything I said. The UI is very easy-to-use and intuitive, it doesn't gobble up on system resources as much as other programs I had tried, it supports a wide variety of video formats and has a great set of features—even the free version. I found myself hooked and would recommend it to anyone and everyone who needs to record a screencast, capture card or webcam. You won't regret downloading the trial, and you surely won't regret buying the software. My only wish is that the watermark feature was included in the free version, but it's a small price to pay for such great recording software.

Send Personalized Video Greeting Cards

The holidays are right on top of us, so I hope you got your presents mailed and your cards and letters sent. But even if you haven't gotten something in the mail yet, it isn't too late to send a heartfelt message to your loved ones, both near and far. With Debut Video Capture Software and a webcam, you can record yourself or your whole family in front of the computer to make a quick and easy video greeting card. Just like you've seen in those holiday commercials with the audio-recorded talking greeting cards and books, you can make a sentimental message with both video and voice that can be played over and over again, without going to the store, that can be delivered to a loved one's email inbox, or burned onto a DVD.

If you want your video to really shine, you can import the clips from your webcam into either VideoPad Video Editor, or PhotoStage Slideshow Software to do more polishing and editing, and combine with other video clips, or photos and music, but any heartfelt holiday message to family members far away can be enough to bring a smile and some holiday cheer.

Create a Time-lapse Video with Debut

You've seen videos that condense hours and hours of time into a short clip: a flower blooms in 30 seconds, or a city scene showcases the busy flit of people and traffic as the shadows of buildings move slowly across the street.

You can easily create your own time-lapse video using your webcam and Debut video capture software. Here is what you need to do:

1. Click the Edit Output button and select the devices tab.
   
2. Select the option to Enable Time-lapse.
   
3. Specify how often you want an image to be taken. For the charactaristic choppness of many time lapse videos, space image captures apart by a minute or longer. For a smoother result, take captures at shorter intervals.
   

When your recording is finished, it will be saved as one video clip rather than a series of images, so you can watch the time fly by in a resulting video.

Next, to turn your time-lapse into something really worth sharing, add a title screen using VideoPad video editor. Keep in mind that VideoPad can also do other time manipulations, such as speeding up or slowing down your video footage, in case you want to fine-tune your time-lapse results.

Debut Top Video Capture Software

Debut Video Capture Software makes it possible for you to record or capture video from virtually any recording source. Rather than specializing in capturing video from a single source, Debut combines the recording capabilities of several programs, so whether you want to record streaming video, record from a networked IP camera, or connect your VHS player to your computer to digitize an old home movie, Debut is the only program you need.

The reviewers at TopTenReviews have agreed, awarding Debut the Silver award in their video capture software category, saying that they "were very impressed with how easy it was to use the interface and the tools available within Debut," going on to say:

"We were very impressed with the usability of Debut Video Capture Software and the well designed interface they created for their users, which is why it ranks as one of the top two products available. It also offers a number of recording tools and capturing abilities, and we found each tool easy to access and easy to use. We were pleased with the high quality results of the video captures as well as with the captured audio."

– TopTenReviews

You can read the complete review of Debut Video Capture Software on the TopTenReviews website. Or, see how easy it is to use firsthand by downloading this both powerful and easy video recording program to your PC or Mac today.

Video-Sharing from Software to Site

Where do you share videos?

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the use of video-sharing sites is on the rise, which is why we are working on making it as easy as possible to share your finished video projects from our video software, including VideoPad video editor and PhotoStage. Most recently we added direct uploading to Facebook and Flickr in addition to YouTube to the export options in VideoPad. All you have to do is set up your account information the first time, and VideoPad will do the rest. By automating the uploading process, we allow you to post more videos online.

But are there any other video-sharing sites that should be added? You tell us. We want to make sure that our software is as easy to use as possible. Post a comment to this post and we’ll take your suggestions to the developers. Thanks for the feedback!

Record Video from Anywhere

Debut Video Capture Software records and captures video from webcams, recording devices, and from your computer screen. It’s great for recording tutorials you can post to online sites such as YouTube, for making company messages, for recording streaming video, and more. See for yourself how easy it is to get started capturing and recording videos in this Debut video tutorial:

Mac Video Capture Software

I am thrilled to announce that Debut video capture software is now available for Mac as well as for Windows. I have long appreciated the features of Debut for recording video from a webcam or video screen capture, even capturing video from an external video capture device. We use Debut in our office on a regular basis to record video clips for the developers to show them bugs when testing products and recording video clips for our tutorial videos.

While I have used the Windows version of Debut numerous time, and even turned several friends and family members on to Debut (Ask Dad: Debut is a Simple Solution ), since I have a Mac at home I too have anxiously awaiting the release of the Mac version for those numerous occasions when it would be the perfect solution for grabbing a video clip. Now that my wait is finally over I hope that other Mac users out there will be as excited as I am about this addition to our Mac software line-up. Download Debut video capture software today and let us know what you think.