I don’t like to record “full screen” because it can end up recording at a funky aspect ratio.ġ280 x 720px is a good size to record at. I have a bunch of expensive mics, but often just use a $30 USB headset mic because it’s so easy to just plug it in and go.

You don’t need to get fancy here, especially when getting started. And bad audio is less tolerable for users than bad video. Why? The built in mic makes you sound like you’re in a tunnel. You need to use an external microphone for screen recording, not your computer’s built in mic. Before you open any software 1A: Grab an external microphone With that said, let’s start your first screen recording! 1. With those 2 things, you can bypass the mistakes I’ve made and skip ahead to record your screen like a pro. I’ll even give you the downloadable checklist I use when I record my screen. In the article below, I’m going to share with you my exact setup for creating video screen recordings. I’ve recorded hundreds of videos tutorials on my computer.Īnd I’ve probably made every mistake at some point.Įach time I made a mistake, I improved my process so I wouldn’t make it again.

Camtasia record screen and audio