Before you decide to record, think about if your video could benefit from narration. If so, a USB mic or a headset with in-line mic may be worth plugging into your machine. Here’s how to make a screen recording on a Mac. MORE: Which MacBook Should You Buy? MacBook vs. Air vs. Pro 1. Click Space + Command, and then type “quicktime player.” 2. Select QuickTime Player. 3. Click File. 4. Select New Screen Recording. 5. Click the down-pointing arrow next to the record button. 6. Select an audio source if you want to narrate the video. If you want your video to be sound-free, select None. 7. Click the record button. 8. To start recording the whole screen, click anywhere on the screen. To record only a portion, click and drag your cursor to draw a box. 9. To stop recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar. 10. To save, first click File. 11. Then select Save. 12. Name your recording. 13. Click Save. You’ve created a screen recording!
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