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=====Getting started with Record my Desktop=====
=====Getting started with Record my Desktop=====
The following images show how to work with the "Record my Desktop" application.
The following images show how to work with the "Record my Desktop" application.
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File:COL_Opening_Record_my_Desktop.png|Opening Record my Desktop
File:COL_Opening_Record_my_Desktop.png|Opening Record my Desktop
File:RecordMyDesktop_1_Main_Window.png|RecordMyDesktop main window
File:RecordMyDesktop_1_Main_Window.png|RecordMyDesktop main window
#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. <br>
#|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.
