I am having trouble locating the screen capture selection. From what I understand after clicking on the red record button there should be a choice for "Screen". I don't have that choice. I am using Movie Edit Pro 2020 Windows Store Edition, version 19.0.2.59(U). Maybe that is not an option in this version?
Hi and welcome to the forum
From the screen image posted it looks like you are using the Basic version of Movie Edit pro - screen capture is only available in the Plus and Premium versions - see the version comparison here.
John EB
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OK, I thought that might be the issue. I will upgrade soon to resolve. Thank you for your help!
Steve
Greetings Steve,
Can I suggest as a quick money saving thought? Try using Windows 10's own video capture utility. I came across it a few weeks ago and I find it better than Magix and OBS for most screen recording.
Do a windows search for Game Mode Settings and open. Open Xbox game bar and check mark ON. Open Captires and set video quality and frame rate - unfortunately these setting don't give much range for adjustment but, depending on what you want, are adequate.
Open the Xbox game bar and you're ready to record. I found It a little fiddly to get started but after a few tries I managed to get the hang of it.
The main thing to remember is that Game Mode DOES NOT record from Explorer or any other Windows window(?). It will only record from a 3rd party app such as VLC or Firefox, that sort of video carrier. The 3rd party app HAS to be the last window the cursor clicks on before recording otherwise all you get is the desktop. I stronly recommend using the key press shortcuts.
It does record with variable frame rate and audio but MEP 2021 seems to cope with it.
Just thought I'd mention it as it certainly took me by surprise when I came across it; I ignored it for a long time because of the word Xbox.
AndyW
Greetings Steve,
Can I suggest as a quick money saving thought? Try using Windows 10's own video capture utility. I came across it a few weeks ago and I find it better than Magix and OBS for most screen recording.
Do a windows search for Game Mode Settings and open. Open Xbox game bar and check mark ON. Open Captires and set video quality and frame rate - unfortunately these setting don't give much range for adjustment but, depending on what you want, are adequate.
Open the Xbox game bar and you're ready to record. I found It a little fiddly to get started but after a few tries I managed to get the hang of it.
The main thing to remember is that Game Mode DOES NOT record from Explorer or any other Windows window(?). It will only record from a 3rd party app such as VLC or Firefox, that sort of video carrier. The 3rd party app HAS to be the last window the cursor clicks on before recording otherwise all you get is the desktop. I stronly recommend using the key press shortcuts.
It does record with variable frame rate and audio but MEP 2021 seems to cope with it.
Just thought I'd mention it as it certainly took me by surprise when I came across it; I ignored it for a long time because of the word Xbox.
AndyW
Hey Andy,
Thank you so much for the suggestion and the steps to make it work. I will check this out.
Steve