How to record a new video from your account library

In a few simple steps, you can record a new video with either your screen or camera directly from the your account library.

Recording videos from your library is particularly useful if you have not yet set up the Vidyard browser extension or are using a browser other than Chrome or Microsoft Edge. 

Start a new recording

1. Open the New dropdown menu from your library, then select Record Video
2. Choose the type of video you want to record:
   • Camera: records using your computer's webcam (a "selfie-style" video)
   • Screen: records your computer's screen
   • Screen + Camera: records both your screen and camera at the same time
3. Select Start Recording to begin

Recording your screen

If you choose to record either Screen or Screen + Camera, the browser will prompt you to select which part of your screen you want to share in the recording.

1. Select a part of your screen:
   • Your entire screen (if you have multiple screens, select one)
   • An application window (focus in on a desktop app or a full browser window)
   • A specific browser tab
2. Within each option, click on the specific screen, application or tab that you want to record
3. Select Share, then Start Recording to begin

Note: Depending on your device, you may also have the option to Share audio. Learn more about how to capture audio from your computer or browser in your recording.

Background blur and low light camera settings

If you choose to record with the Camera option, you can select several additional settings before recording your video: Mirror camera, Blur background and Adjust to low light.

1. Select the Camera recording option
2. Select 1 or more camera settings:
   • Blur background: select the checkbox, then choose either Low or High intensity from the dropdown menu to obscure the background of your video
   • Adjust to low light: select the checkbox, then move the slider bar to increase the brightness of your camera in dimly lit settings
   • Mirror camera: flip your camera so that any text (like a whiteboard or book) is readable in your video
3. Select Start Recording to begin

Note: the Background blur setting is a BETA feature that can be resource intensive on your computer. It may perform better on newer devices.

Available recording options (by browser)

When recording a video from your account library, the recording options available to you will differ based on the browser that you're using.

For example, Screen + camera recording requires that you use the browser extension (for Chrome or Edge) instead. If you use Safari or Internet Explorer, you should sign in to Vidyard with a different browser to record your video.