How to screen record video and audio - PC

[bunchofkeys]

I'm currently going through a few Microsoft virtual training days.
They say that they are "live", but it's just a pre-recorded video shown at specific times.

Due to me being a bit thick, i sometimes want to go over certain topics, but having to wait for the next live training day to pop up is annoying at best.

Is there a free tool that i can use, that will record the video and audio, and output a file that so I can watch again at my own pace?

[silentbrown]

Try Screenpal ( aka screencast-o-matic) I use that to record demo screencasts, etc. Not sure how well it will work for long format recording, though.

https://screenpal.com/

[bunchofkeys]

Thank you, i'll take a look. I have one training session coming up later today.


Edited to add
I've just seen that there is a 15min record limit for the free one. However, It's only $6 for a month. Not too bad at all.

Edited by bunchofkeys on Wednesday 19th April 12:21

[dundarach]

Don't discount just sticking your phone over your shoulder.

It's crap, however if it's just you watching, why not?

Quick, easy, more than enough to remind you, that's almost certainly what I'd do.

[illmonkey]

Our guys use the built in (windows 10 & 11) Xbox Game Bar. Does as you describe, records the screen

[bunchofkeys]

illmonkey said:

Our guys use the built in (windows 10 & 11) Xbox Game Bar. Does as you describe, records the screen

Just gave that a whirl.
It doesn't allow capture of anything but a game

[illmonkey]

bunchofkeys said:

illmonkey said:

Our guys use the built in (windows 10 & 11) Xbox Game Bar. Does as you describe, records the screen

Just gave that a whirl.
It doesn't allow capture of anything but a game

It should work, our guys are not playing games and recording it

[Ridealong]

I use OBS Studio (free) but there are alternatives...

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-scree...

[silentbrown]

illmonkey said:

It should work, our guys are not playing games and recording it

Just tried that, seems to work. Bring the window to the front, then use Win-G keystroke and press the record button.

[bunchofkeys]

Ridealong said:

I use OBS Studio (free) but there are alternatives...

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-scree...

Bloody hell, this is spot on! Just been dicking about and i can capture from the screen with audio.
Saved as a MKV. Thank you!

[bunchofkeys]

silentbrown said:

illmonkey said:

It should work, our guys are not playing games and recording it

Just tried that, seems to work. Bring the window to the front, then use Win-G keystroke and press the record button.

Cheers guys, i was obviously doing something wrong. Will have another play, but i have the OBS app working now, which does what i need.

[57Ford]

A bit late I know but I use Screenpresso

[eeLee]

Clipchamp, acquired by MS and perhaps installed for you.
Also Snipping Tool has video recording capabilities.

I'd check but I am on my Mac at the mo'