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#The first image shows how to open the application, from Applications-->Sound and video

#The first image shows how to open the application, from Applications-->Sound and video

#The second image shows how the view of the application window

#The second image shows how the view of the application window

=====Configuring record my desktop application====

=====Configuring record my desktop application=====

There are different settings that you can choose for recording on screen cast software based on the kind of content you are capturing on the content as well as method of sharing and publishing.  Here are some pointers for changing the settings.

There are different settings that you can choose for recording on screen cast software based on the kind of content you are capturing on the content as well as method of sharing and publishing.  Here are some pointers for changing the settings.

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File:COL_-_Adjusting_Video_quality_in_recordmydesktop.png|Adjusting video quality in RecordMyDesktop

COL_-_Adjusting_Video_quality_in_recordmydesktop.png|Adjusting video quality in RecordMyDesktop

File:COL_-_Recordmydesktop_select_area_to_record.png|RecordMyDesktop select area to record

COL_-_Recordmydesktop_select_area_to_record.png|RecordMyDesktop select area to record

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#The first image shows how to define the audio and video quality of your recording by moving the slider.  A higher quality video means a larger file, as shown in the image.  Therefore, you would need to decide based on the content as well as the intended use (if the video is to be published, it may be better to have a smaller output file size).  A video quality of 50% is good enough for most purposes and will keep file size lower).  You can also click on Advanced--->Performance to adjust the frame per second to adjust video quality. <br>

#The first image shows how to define the audio and video quality of your recording by moving the slider.  A higher quality video means a larger file, as shown in the image.  Therefore, you would need to decide based on the content as well as the intended use (if the video is to be published, it may be better to have a smaller output file size).  A video quality of 50% is good enough for most purposes and will keep file size lower).  You can also click on Advanced--->Performance to adjust the frame per second to adjust video quality.

#|You can also select the window of the screen which you want to record. Click on <u>Select window</u>, as shown in the second image, and you will be asked to grab the area to select. You can select only that part of the screen that you want to record. This is useful if you are opening photos or playing a video on only part of your screen and want to record that part only.

#You can also select the window of the screen which you want to record. Click on <u>Select window</u>, as shown in the second image, and you will be asked to grab the area to select. You can select only that part of the screen that you want to record. This is useful if you are opening photos or playing a video on only part of your screen and want to record that part only.

=====Recording and exporting=====

=====Recording and exporting=====

The following images will describe how to record and export the recording in the form of a video file.

The following images will describe how to record and export the recording in the form of a video file.

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File:RecordMyDesktop_6_Red_Button.png|Recording video using RecordMyDesktop

RecordMyDesktop_6_Red_Button.png|Recording video using RecordMyDesktop

File:Exporting recording as video.png|Exporting output file on RecordMyDesktop

Exporting recording as video.png|Exporting output file on RecordMyDesktop

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#When you click on <u>Record</u> button, desktop recording will start, as you can see in the first image. The recording can be paused and resumed at any time, by right clicking on the RecordMyDesktop icon in the top panel and selecting <u>Pause</u> (and later <u>Resume</u> when you want to continue recording). Clicking on ‘Stop’ will stop the recording and initiate the export of the video output.

#When you click on <u>Record</u> button, desktop recording will start, as you can see in the first image. The recording can be paused and resumed at any time, by right clicking on the RecordMyDesktop icon in the top panel and selecting <u>Pause</u> (and later <u>Resume</u> when you want to continue recording). Clicking on ‘Stop’ will stop the recording and initiate the export of the video output.