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Recorder records Use recording controls to record captured video and audio into video/audio files. Output file format depends on the selected [[Capture_mode|capture mode]] at the start of recording. If current mode is a video mode such as screen recording, an '''mpeg4''' video output file often called (.mp4) is generated, otherwise, the output is an ''Output file'mpeg4 audio'''file (.mp4a). Output files are compatible with almost any multimedia player and editor software.
Note: In order You can also use [[Hotkeys|hotkeys]] or [[Notification_area|notification area]] to cancel start, pause and stop recording or use [[Schedule]] feature to start and stop recording, click '''Cancel''' buttonautomatically.
Screenbits provides multiple To open video recording options, click '''Video recording options to configure the output which you can either change quickly ''' button from output options or open video settings to access to all of the available settings[[Getting_started#Application_window|application window]].
To open output options, click '''Output options''' button from [[Getting_started#Application_window|application window]]. [[File:Outputrecording-options-1video.png|frame|left|Figure 1: Output Video recording options (1)]]
===Scaling===
When using a resolution different than source, the aspect ratio of the output resolution might be different from the aspect ratio of the source of recording. By default, scaling mode is set to '''Aspect Ratio''' which means Screenbits maintains original aspect ratio of the recording source and adds black bars to the output if needed. Use the '''Scaling''' selector to change the scaling mode.
#Select '''Settings''' from '''Record''' menu to open ''Settings'' dialog. #Click '''Audiorecording options''' button from the side bar to open ''Audio'' settings[[Getting_started#Application_window|application window]].#From ''Format'' section, select Select the desired bit-rate, sample-rate and number of channels for the output audio.
== Record, stop and play ==
#From the application window, click '''RecordStart Recording''' button to start recording.
#Click '''Stop''' button when you want to stop recording.
#Click '''Play''' button to view the recorded video using default player on your system.
== Pause and resume ==
#From the application window, during recording, click '''Pause''' button.
#Click '''RecordResume''' button whenever you want to continue recording. == Format ==Output file format depends on the selected [[Capture_mode|capture mode]] when recording starts. If ''Screen'', ''Area'', or ''Device'' capture mode is selected, an '''mpeg4''' video output file (.mp4) gets generated since the output will contain only audio. If ''Audio'' capture mode is selected, an '''mpeg4 audio''' file (.mp4a) gets generated. Output file formats are compatible with almost any player and editor software. Video stream is encoded in '''H.264''' and audio stream is encoded in '''AAC''' codec.
== Location ==
Output folder can change to any location on your storage. To change the output folder:
#Select '''Settings''' from '''Menu''' to open ''Settings''.
#Click '''RecorderOutput''' from the side bar to open ''RecorderOutput'' settings.#Click '''Browse...''' button under ''Outputfolder'' section to open ''Browse for folder'' dialog.
#Select the folder you want to save videos into.
To use a different name for output files:
#Select '''Settings''' from '''Menu''' to open ''Settings''.
#Click '''RecorderOutput''' from the side bar to open ''RecorderOutput'' settings.#Enter the desired template under ''Enter a File name template for file name''. Optionally you can use one or more placeholders in the file name.
== Video ==
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[[File:Outputrecording-options-video-2.png|frame|left|Figure 2: Output Video recording options (2)]]<br clear=all> To open video settings:#Select '''Settings''' from '''Menu''' to open ''Settings''. #Click '''Video''' from the side bar to open ''Video'' settings. [[File:Output-settings.png|frame|left|Figure 3: Video settings]]
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Depending on the purpose of recording, you might want to choose a different resolution than source. To choose a different resolution, select one of the available resolutions under '''Resolution''' in video options or choose '''Custom''' to enter a custom resolution.
===Frame rate===
Recording in constant frame rate mode is not always possible depending on the frame rate and system performance. If the system does not perform good enough, Screenbits automatically switches to the variable frame rate mode to be able to continue recording. You can check [[Statistics]] section to see the actual frame rate mode current recording session.
===Scaling===
When using a resolution different than source, the aspect ratio of the output resolution might be different from the aspect ratio of the source of recording. By default, scaling mode is set to '''Aspect Ratio''' which means Screenbits maintains original aspect ratio of the recording source and adds black bars to the output if needed. Use the '''Scaling''' selector to change the scaling mode.
===Performance===
==Audio==
Screenbits allows you to configure bit-rate, sample-rate and number of channels for itthe output audio. [[File:recording-options-audio.png|frame|left|Figure 3: Audio recording options (1)]]<br clear=all> [[File:recording-options-audio-2.png|frame|left|Figure 4: Audio recording options (2)]]<br clear=all>
To change format of the output audio:
Note: If multiple audio sources are selected, Screenbits mixes both audio streams into a single audio track.