Screen recording - fixed resolution and windows.
Mar 28, 2014
Hi all,
We'd like to set a standard for a screen recording resolution. However upon setting up the desired resolution, is it possible to "snap" a window to fit this resolution? For example, if I set the resolution to 930 X 540 and move an MS Word window into it, I can tweak the size of the window to fit inside the recording area. However, I'm doing it by "eyeballing" it.
So if I record that screen, close out of Storyline, and come back to do some additional recording, when I resize the MS Word window and move it back into the recording area, I may be off a few pixels in size, or in position inside the recording area. When I add the recording to an existing scene, it may be noticeable that the MS Word window in the new recording is not the same size or in the same position as the one in the original recording.
Any suggestions?
EDIT: I've submitted a feature request for this to Articulate.
7 Replies
Admittedly I haven't done this with Storyline yet, but when I record software screens in another authoring tool, I use Winsize to ensure a pixel-perfect size and position of the application window. Might be worth a try.
Thank you, Michael. There's another capturing tool that allows you to "snap" a window inside of the recording area you choose. Fits in perfectly. I think this would be a great feature for Storyline.
I'll try Winsize. Was trying it with SnagIt but that did not seem to do the trick.
Hi,
Wasn't sure, Ed, if you were referring to Sizer when you mentioned the "other capturing tool. I haven't it in a while now, but used to use it quite a bit.
Tx, Michael, for the Winsize recommendation.
Rebecca - I was referring to Captivate. I will try Sizer though, thanks.
Thanks again, Michael, but I wasn't able to get it to Winsize to launch. May not play well with Win-7 64-bit. I submitted a case to their support.
Neither of these tools is working for me :(. I've been googling but no luck so far. Open to any other suggestions.
Thanks!
Thanks Ed for submitting the feature request, and I could see a lot of users wanting a similar feature!
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