How to Screen Record on Laptop (2024)

Summary

This video demonstrates how to easily screen record on a Windows laptop using the built-in Snipping Tool. The tutorial guides viewers through selecting the screen area, enabling microphone and system audio, and starting the recording. It also covers using the pause and resume features, as well as saving the recording as an MP4. For editing, the video recommends Clipchamp, a free tool by Microsoft. Additional settings include default microphone and audio options. Viewers are encouraged to try it out, highlighting how simple and accessible screen recording can be.

Takeaways

• 💻 To screen record on your laptop, press the Windows key + Shift + R to open the Snipping tool.
• 🖱️ You can select a specific area or the entire screen to record.
• 🎤 You have the option to turn your microphone on or off and choose which mic to use.
• 🔊 You can decide whether to record system audio, which captures sounds from your computer.
• ⏺️ Click the Start button to begin recording, and a countdown timer will appear.
• ⏸️ You can pause and resume the recording using the pause and play icons.
• ⏱️ The recording duration is displayed while recording is active.
• 🛑 Once done, click the Stop button to end the recording and review it.
• ✂️ You can edit your recording in Clipchamp, a free video editing app by Microsoft.
• 💾 You can save the recording as an MP4 file, copy it, or access additional settings to configure microphone and system audio defaults.

Q & A

What is the first step to start screen recording on a laptop?

Press the Windows key together with Shift and R to open the Snipping tool.

How do you select the area to record in the Snipping tool?

You can highlight the area of the screen you want to record or select the entire screen.

What options are available at the top of the screen recording interface?

You can turn the microphone on or off, select the mic you want to record with, and decide whether to record system sound.

How do you begin the screen recording process?

Click on the Start button to begin recording.

What happens during the countdown timer before recording starts?

There is a countdown timer that lets you know when the recording will start.

How can you pause and resume the screen recording?

You can click on the pause icon to pause the recording and on the Play icon to resume it.

What is the purpose of the time elapsed indicator during recording?

It shows how much time has passed since the recording started.

How do you stop the screen recording?

Click on the Stop button to end the recording.

What can you do with the recorded screen in Clipchamp?

You can edit the screen recording, such as trimming parts of it.

In what format can you save the screen recording?

You can save the screen recording as an MP4 file.

How can you copy the screen recording to other applications?

You can copy the screen recording and then paste it into other applications.

What settings can you adjust related to screen recording?

You can set whether the microphone should be on by default and if system audio should be recorded by default.

Outlines

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🎬 How to Start Screen Recording on Your Laptop

In this paragraph, the speaker introduces the concept of screen recording on a laptop, explaining that it is a simple process and likely doesn't require any additional software installation. The speaker mentions using a combination of the Windows key, Shift, and R to open the Snipping tool, which allows users to record a specific area or the entire screen. The steps to highlight a recording area or select the entire screen are briefly covered.

🎤 Adjusting Microphone and Audio Settings

This section focuses on the recording options available in the Snipping tool. Users can choose to enable or disable the microphone and select a specific microphone for recording. Additionally, they can decide whether to record system audio, which captures all sounds from the computer. These settings allow for flexibility depending on the user's needs.

⏺️ Starting, Pausing, and Stopping Your Recording

The paragraph explains how to start a screen recording by clicking the Start button and watching a countdown timer before the recording begins. It also covers how to pause and resume the recording with respective icons. The user is informed that they can see the elapsed recording time, and when finished, they can stop the recording with the Stop button.

✂️ Reviewing and Editing Your Screen Recording

After stopping the recording, users can immediately review their captured footage by playing it back. The speaker describes how to edit the recording, such as trimming it, using the Clipchamp app. Clipchamp is a free video editing tool provided by Microsoft, allowing users to make precise edits to their recordings.

💾 Saving, Copying, and Accessing Settings

This section covers options for saving the screen recording as an MP4 file or copying it for use in other applications. Additionally, the speaker discusses the settings accessible via the three-dot menu, where users can configure default options for microphone and system audio recording. These settings ensure users can personalize their screen recording experience.

👍 Wrapping Up: Easy Screen Recording with Built-in Tools

The speaker concludes by summarizing how easy it is to screen record using built-in Windows tools. They highlight the convenience of having the necessary software already installed and encourage viewers to share their thoughts in the comments. The closing remarks create a sense of completion and engagement with the audience.

Keywords

💡screen record

Screen recording refers to the process of capturing a digital recording of computer screen output. In the context of the video, it is the main action being demonstrated, showing viewers how to record their laptop screen using built-in tools. The script mentions pressing the Windows key with Shift and R to open the Snipping tool, which is used for initiating the screen recording.

💡Snipping tool

The Snipping tool is a feature in Windows that allows users to capture portions of their screen. In the script, it is mentioned as the application that opens when the Windows key, Shift, and R are pressed together, and it is used to start the screen recording process.

💡Windows key

The Windows key is a key on the keyboard with the Windows logo on it, used to access the Windows Start menu and various system functions. In the video script, pressing the Windows key in combination with Shift and R is the first step to open the Snipping tool for screen recording.

💡Shift

Shift is a modifier key on the keyboard that is used in combination with other keys to perform special functions. In the script, it is used in conjunction with the Windows key and R to open the Snipping tool, indicating a common keyboard shortcut in Windows.

💡Mic

A mic, short for microphone, is a device used to capture audio. In the video, the script explains how to turn the microphone on or off during screen recording and select the mic to record with, which is essential for including voiceovers or commentary in the recording.

💡System sound

System sound refers to the audio output from the computer itself, such as alerts or media playback. The script discusses the option to record system sound alongside the screen recording, which allows for capturing in-game sounds or other audio generated by the computer.

💡Start button

The Start button is a graphical control element in Windows that opens the Start menu. In the context of the video, clicking the Start button within the Snipping tool initiates the screen recording, as per the instructions given in the script.

💡Pause icon

The pause icon is a visual symbol, often represented by two vertical lines ||, used to indicate the pause function. In the script, it is mentioned as a way to pause the ongoing screen recording, allowing users to temporarily halt the recording process.

💡Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a video editing software mentioned in the script as a free app provided by Microsoft for editing screen recordings. It is highlighted as a tool where users can make edits to their recordings, such as trimming parts of the video.

💡MP4 file

An MP4 file is a multimedia container format used to store video and audio data. The script mentions saving the screen recording as an MP4 file, which is a common format for video files that can be easily shared and played on various devices.

💡Settings

Settings in the context of the video refer to the configuration options available within the screen recording tool. The script describes accessing settings to define default behaviors such as whether the microphone should be on by default or if system audio should be recorded by default.

Highlights

Learn how to screen record on your laptop using built-in tools.

Press Windows key + Shift + R to open the Snipping tool for screen recording.

Highlight the area you want to record or select the entire screen.

You can turn your microphone on or off during the screen recording.

Select which microphone to use for the recording.

Optionally record system sounds, like audio playing on your computer.

Click on the Start button to begin recording, with a countdown timer.

Pause the recording by clicking the pause icon and resume by pressing play.

The elapsed time of the recording is displayed during the process.

Once done, click on the Stop button to finish the recording.

After stopping, you can play back the recording immediately.

Edit your screen recording in Clipchamp, a free video editing app by Microsoft.

Save your screen recording as an MP4 file.

Copy the screen recording and paste it into other applications.

Adjust settings to have the microphone or system audio on by default for future recordings.

Transcripts

Today, we're going to learn how to screen record  on your laptop. It turns out it's really easy and  

you probably already have this app installed. Let's dive in. To screen record your laptop,  

press the Windows key together with Shift and  R and this opens up the Snipping tool. You can  

now highlight the area of the screen that  you would like to record. Or alternatively,  

you can also select the entire screen. Here,  I'll record my entire screen. Right up on top,  

you have a few different options. Here, you can  turn your microphone on or off and you can also  

select the mic that you would like to record  with. Over here, you can also decide whether  

you want to record the system sound. So, think of  that as audio or sounds playing on your computer.  

Right over here, to kick off your recording, click  on the Start button and down below, you'll see a  

countdown timer and right now, it's recording. If  you'd like to pause your recording, right up here,  

you can click on the pause icon and to resume your  recording, simply click on Play again. And here,  

you can see how much time has elapsed since you  kicked off your recording. Once you're all done,  

click on the Stop button. This opens up the  screen recording and down at the bottom,  

I can play it back and there you see my mouse  moving around. If you'd like to make edits to your  

screen recording, maybe you'd like to only keep  a portion of it, in the top right-hand corner,  

you can edit in an app called Clipchamp. This is  a free video editing app provided by Microsoft  

and it's actually really decent and you can  make some really good edits with it. Up here,  

you can also save a copy of your screen recording  and when you click on this, you can save it as an  

MP4 file. I'll cancel this. Right up on top, you  can also copy your screen recording and then you  

can paste it into other applications. And, all  the way on the right, we have the three dots and  

when I click on this, we also have some settings.  Let's take a quick look. There are two different  

settings related to screen recording. Right here,  you can define whether your microphone should be  

turned on by default and you can also decide  whether your system audio is set to record by  

default. You can toggle these on or off. All  right, there you go. That was easy. Did you  

know that you already had that app installed? Let  me know in the comments. I'll see you next time.