You can choose the default location for recordings and set a naming format – essential if you record regularly – choose which monitor to record if you have a multi-screen setup (the software supports up to three displays), enable hardware encoding, adjust sound and webcam options, and set hotkeys for quick access without the software’s interface getting in the way. The software doesn’t bombard you with options from the outset, and you can easily begin recording using the default settings with a single click, but delving into the preferences menu will open up a wealth of other possibilities. To use it, you have to open the Library (the multi-page icon at the top right of the interface), then pick the clip you want to edit.ĬyberLink Screen Recorder 3 includes a timeline-based video editor – essentially a cut-down version of PowerDirector – that lets you trim clips, add titles and transitions, and combine media files Our only complaint would be that the editor is a little hidden away. Once you've made your recording, you can cut it, combine it with other media files, add fully customizable titles and apply transitions – all without installing a separate video editor (though If you own CyberLink PowerDirector, you can choose to create MRK files for more advanced editing later). We particularly appreciate the ability to change the color so clicks are clearly visible against different backgrounds – a small touch, but a thoughtful one.

It's not just for games though one feature that’s particularly useful if you’re recording a tutorial is the ability to capture mouse clicks, which appear as pulsing circles.

Just enter your login details, adjust the resolution and frame rate, and you're ready to begin CyberLink Screen Recorder 3 offers profiles for streaming to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.

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