How to Record a Video in OneMob (Webcam, Screen, Screen & Webcam)

  • Updated

Below you will find a detailed guide for everything you need to know on how to record.

Untitled_drawing.png

What is different? The main difference now is that we have consolidated all recording capabilities (aside from our mobile app recording - iOS and Android) into one button where you can easily begin to record your videos. Another update is that you can now record your Screen or Screen & Webcam without the need for a Chrome extension. Simply select the screen, window, or tab you would like to share in your video and begin recording!

Table of Content

Which web browsers support the OneMob recording options?

The recording options will work properly without the need to configure settings on your computer for the following web browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge

Our current recording options do not function within the Safari web browser. Please use one of the browsers mentioned above to use the recording options or use the old version of our Webcam recorder, located at the bottom left corner of the recording options screen.

How to: Access the Recording Options

  1. In any OneMob page click on the Record button that is at the top of the page.
             buttons.png
  2. You will then have the option to select the specific recording option you would like to use. For more information into the differences between the different recording options look at the question below.
    Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_12.22.11_PM.png

What are the differences between the recording options?

Webcam

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_12.45.44_PM.png

Record a video using your computer's integrated webcam or select to use an external webcam (if applicable). The audio for the video will be recorded using your computer's internal microphone and the option to record audio using an external microphone is available as well (if applicable).

Our webcam recorder has the capability to record video in 1080p (HD). If you have a camera that supports 1080p (HD) recording the webcam recorder will recognize and record in 1080p (HD). If you have an integrated webcam that only supports 720p video quality your recording will continue to be in 720p. This statement also applies for the Screen & Webcam recording option.

Screen

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_12.46.57_PM.png

Record a video of your computers screen with the option to have audio be recorded from your computer's internal microphone or an external microphone (if applicable). The option for no audio to be recorded is also available. For the screen recording options the following options are available:

  • Screen
    • Record your entire screen
      • If using an external monitor the option is available to specify the selection of which screen will be recorded. 
      • Tip: Great for PowerPoint presentations with the capability of now being able to include a Webcam screen on the corner (or split view) of the video!
  • Window
    • Record an entire window
      • Select a specific window to record. Any action completed on other windows will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.
  • Tab
    • Record only the specified tab
      • Select a specific tab to record. Any action completed on other tabs will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.

Screen & Webcam

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_12.47.09_PM.png

Record a video using your webcam as well as include a screen recording of your computer. All comments applicable for Screen are also applicable for the Screen & Webcam recording option. After selecting the Screen & Webcam option there is a drop down to pre-select the positioning of the webcam. The webcam will not be visible in the position selected while recording but it will appear in the pre-selected position in the finalized recording.

How to Record via Webcam

After selecting Webcam and clicking Continue read below for pre and post recording options.

Pre-Recording Options

mceclip1.png

  1. Shortcuts, Recording Tips, iOS and Android Apps, OneScreen App

    • Shortcuts: We have created a couple of quick keyboard shortcuts that can ease your use of the webcam recorder.
    • Recording tips: a link to our article of recommendations of best practices to do while recording.
    • iOS App and Android App: a link to download our OneMob mobile app. If you are looking for information about either our iOS app or Android app, click the respective hyperlinks.
    • OneScreen App: Use our Chrome extension screen recorder. Click here for more information about OneScreen.

  2. Settings - Microphone and/or Camera Options

    • Click the Settings button to select your preferred microphone and/or camera to use while recording.

  3. Use a Teleprompter

    • If you would like to use a script while recording, you can do so by clicking on the Use Teleprompter button at the bottom right of your window. A pop up will appear like the one below, further options explained below the image:
      Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_3.26.37_PM.png
    • 1 - Begin typing a script or notes to use in the teleprompter. You also have the option to copy and paste text from another source into the script field. For Mac make sure to use Command + Shift + V. For Windows use Ctrl + Shift + V. Note: Any text that is included in this option cannot be saved, read option 3 below for how to create a New Script that will be saved in OneMob.
    • 2 - Adjust the font size and script speed by clicking Settings. Click Run Script to test run the size and speed of the teleprompter. Click Reset to return the script to the top of the teleprompter. When you click the Record button the script will automatically return the script to the top of the teleprompter.
    • 3 - Pick a script that you have created in OneMob or that has been shared with you by clicking the Use Script button. A pop up will appear like the one below:Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_3.40.32_PM.png
      • A - Check mark the "Shared by everyone" to see scripts that people in your organization have shared with you. You can select to change which shared scripts you are viewing by clicking "Everyone" and selecting a Team from the drop down list. Tip: Shared scripts can be identified with the Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_3.44.57_PM.png icon along with the name of creator next to the created date.
      • B - Sort the scripts by the following options: Last Updated, Creation Date, or Title. Tip: To change the direction of the sort feature open the drop down and click on the name of your sort selection. You'll notice the arrow flip directions.
      • C - Search for a script by the title.
      • D - Create a new script directly from this window. Input a Script title and the Script text. Click Save once finished.
      • E - If you want to make changes to an existing script hover over the desired script and click the View & Edit button that appears. You can then change the name of the script along with the text. Click Save once finished. Note: You can only View & Edit the scripts you created. You can only View scripts that have been shared with you. 
      • F - Once you've selected a script (hover over and click on desired script... will become highlighted), click the Use Script button to have the script appear on your browser in teleprompter recording mode.

  4. Virtual Background - you can add a virtual background from premade choices (including a perfectly colored green screen) or upload your own image.
    mceclip2.png

  5. Click Record!

    - Once you've adjusted your pre-recording settings exactly how you want them, click the Record! button. A "3, 2, 1, Smile" will appear and after that the recording will begin.

Options

After clicking Record you will see a timer begin to count down from 60 minutes on the upper left corner of your webcam window. Our webcam recorder has a max recording limit of 60 minutes.
Note: If you record for long periods of time (10 mins +) your encoding times may take a little longer. Please be patient while the encoding occurs. 

  • Pause

    • To pause the recording you can click the Pause button (mceclip3.png) at the bottom of the recording window.

  • Discard, Resume, or Stop (mceclip4.png)

    • After clicking Pause you have three options: Discard, Resume, or Proceed. 
      • Discard (mceclip5.png) will bring you back to the original screen you saw when you first clicked on Webcam. If you are using a script it will return your script back to the beginning and keep your recording window at the bottom right.
      • Resume (mceclip6.png) lets you continue recording from where you left off.
      • Proceed (mceclip7.png) finishes the video and opens a new window where you can name your video, preview, and pick a watermark.

Post-recording Options

  • Once you've hit Proceed, you have the option to 
    • Name your video at the top of the recording window
    • Preview the video by clicking the play button in the center of the video
    • Click mceclip9.png to start over again, or
    • Pick Watermark. Note: Adding a watermark can NOT be removed after you save the video. You can always add it after if you need.
  • Once you are finished previewing what your video will look like you can click mceclip8.png to save to your OneMob library.

You will then be directed back to the OneMob content library where your video will be automatically selected but have a grayed out thumbnail. Your video is encoding so be patient while this occurs. You will receive a notification at the top right of your OneMob window letting you know that your video has finished encoding.

How to Record via Screen

After selecting Screen and clicking Continue the following pop up will appear:

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_3.57.40_PM.png

Select one of the following options to record:

  • Screen
    • Record your entire screen
      • If using an external monitor the option is available to specify the selection of which screen will be recorded. 
      • Tip: Great for PowerPoint presentations with the capability of now being able to include a Webcam screen on the corner (or split view) of the video!
  • Window
    • Record an entire window
      • Select a specific window to record. Any action completed on other windows will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.
  • Tab
    • Record only the specified tab
      • Select a specific tab to record. Any action completed on other tabs will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.

Note: Make sure to select the Screen, Window, or Tab so it becomes highlighted. If something is not selected the Share button will not become blue.

Click the red Record button once you are ready to begin screen recording. You will see a "3, 2, 1, Smile" countdown and the recording will immediately begin. Keep in mind that you will need to manually navigate to the space you would like to screen record after clicking the button.

If you would like to hide the following message click the Hide button. The benefit of this pop up is that once you click Record you have the option to click Stop sharing in the screen, window, or tab you are in.

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_4.05.45_PM.png

NOTE: MAKE SURE IF THE POP UP ABOVE IS HIDDEN THAT IT IS OPENED BACK UP AT THE END OF THE RECORDING OR YOU RETURN TO WHERE THE RECORDING BUTTON IS TO STOP THE RECORDING. IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETED THE RECORDING WILL NOT END.

Recording Options

After clicking Record you will see a timer begin to count down from 60 minutes on the upper left corner of your webcam window. Our webcam recorder has a max recording limit of 60 minutes.
Note: If you record for long periods of time (10 mins +) your encoding times may take a little longer. Please be patient while the encoding occurs. 

  • Pause
    • To pause the recording you can click the Pause button (mceclip3.png) at the bottom of the recording window.

  • Discard, Resume, or Stop (mceclip4.png)

    • After clicking Pause you have three options: Discard, Resume, or Proceed. 
        • Discard (mceclip5.png) will bring you back to the original screen you saw when you first clicked on Webcam. If you are using a script it will return your script back to the beginning and keep your recording window at the bottom right.
        • Resume (mceclip6.png) lets you continue recording from where you left off.
        • Proceed (mceclip7.png) finishes the video and opens a new window where you can name your video, preview, and pick a watermark.

How to Record via Screen & Webcam

After selecting the Screen & Webcam option there is a drop down to pre-select the positioning of the webcam. The webcam will not be visible in the position selected while recording but it will appear in the pre-selected position in the finalized recording.

After selecting Screen & Webcam and clicking Continue the following pop up will appear:

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_3.57.40_PM.png

Select one of the following options to record:

  • Screen
    • Record your entire screen
      • If using an external monitor the option is available to specify the selection of which screen will be recorded. 
      • Tip: Great for PowerPoint presentations with the capability of now being able to include a Webcam screen on the corner (or split view) of the video!
  • Window
    • Record an entire window
      • Select a specific window to record. Any action completed on other windows will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.
  • Tab
    • Record only the specified tab
      • Select a specific tab to record. Any action completed on other tabs will not be recorded or shown in the finalized recording.

Note: Make sure to select the Screen, Window, or Tab so it becomes highlighted. If something is not selected the Share button will not become blue.

Click the red Record button once you are ready to begin screen recording. You will see a "3, 2, 1, Smile" countdown and the recording will immediately begin. Keep in mind that you will need to manually navigate to the space you would like to screen record after clicking the button.

If you would like to hide the following message click the Hide button. The benefit of this pop up is that once you click Record you have the option to click Stop sharing in the screen, window, or tab you are in.

Screen_Shot_2021-06-11_at_4.05.45_PM.png

NOTE: MAKE SURE IF THE POP UP ABOVE IS HIDDEN THAT IT IS OPENED BACK UP AT THE END OF THE RECORDING OR YOU RETURN TO WHERE THE RECORDING BUTTON IS TO STOP THE RECORDING. IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETED THE RECORDING WILL NOT END.

Recording Options

After clicking Record you will see a timer begin to count down from 10 minutes on the upper left corner of your webcam window. Our webcam recorder has a max recording limit of 10 minutes.
Note: If you record for long periods of time (5-10 mins) your encoding times may take a little longer. Please be patient while the encoding occurs. 

  • Pause
    • To pause the recording you can click the Pause button (mceclip3.png) at the bottom of the recording window.

  • Discard, Resume, or Stop (mceclip4.png)

    • After clicking Pause you have three options: Discard, Resume, or Proceed. 
        • Discard (mceclip5.png) will bring you back to the original screen you saw when you first clicked on Webcam. If you are using a script it will return your script back to the beginning and keep your recording window at the bottom right.
        • Resume (mceclip6.png) lets you continue recording from where you left off.
        • Proceed (mceclip7.png) finishes the video and opens a new window where you can name your video, preview, and pick a watermark.

You're done! You've created a video using our webcam recorder and are now ready to include it in the next link or email you send out. If you have any questions reach out to the OneMob support team.

Related articles