How to Record Webcam on Windows and Mac

Alma Elliott
2023-08-25 21:06:27 • Filed to: Screen Record on Windows

Most people prefer their content to be in video format. So many people want video content so much that is video is expected to make up over 80% of the internet traffic in 2021. Therefore, if you are not already using videos to disseminate your content, you may be missing out on a huge chunk of the market. The good news is, there is a wide range of different ways to create video content, from screen capture to presentations and even animated content.

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But perhaps the most personalized way to interact with your audience is by making a video of yourself talking to them directly. Using webcam footage, you can interact more directly with your audience, allowing them to see the brand more directly. Webcam videos are also very easy to make; there are no time-consuming settings that you need to tweak until they’re just right. In this article, we show you how to record webcam on both Mac and Windows to help you take full advantage of this simple but very effective marketing tool.

Part 1: How to Record Webcam Video on Windows 10

Windows 10 comes with the in-built Camera app that you can use to capture webcam video and audio using your computer’s camera. One of the things you will notice about the Camera app in Windows 10 is that it is very simplified, allowing even the most beginner of users to easily go about the process. While you can add an external camera or even microphone to the system, the Windows 10 Camera app is often sufficient, although if you are shooting videos for YouTube, we would recommend adding an external microphone.

Let’s take a look at how to use the Camera app on Windows 10;

Make Sure Webcam and Microphone are Enabled;

The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the webcam and microphone are enabled in your computer’s settings or the recording process just won’t work. Follow these simple steps to do it;

Step 1: Click on the “Start” button and then select the “Settings” (gear icon). In the Settings window, select “Privacy.”

Step 2: Click on “Camera” under “App Permissions” and then turn on the button under “Allow apps access to your camera.”

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Step 3: Make sure that Camera is set to “ON” in the list of Microsoft Store apps as well.

Step 4: Now go back to the Settings Window and click on “Microphone” under “App Permissions

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Step 5: Make sure “Allow Apps to Access your Microphone” is turned “ON” and also make sure that Microphone is turned “ON” in the list of apps.

Use the Camera App to Record;

Now you’re ready to begin recording. Follow these simple steps to do it;

Step 1: Click on the “Start” button and then scroll down to select “Camera” from the list of apps. You can also just type “Camera” in the Cortana search bar and click on the camera icon when it appears.

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Step 2: When the camera opens, click on the video camera icon and when you’re ready, click on the circular camera button to begin the recording.

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Step 3: When you’re done, click on the circular button again to stop the recording.

Part 2: How to Record Webcam on Mac

You can also just as easily make a video on your Mac using the device’s camera and the QuickTime player on Mac. The QuickTime player is best program to record webcam when you want to create just about any type of video on your Mac including a video to post on social media. It also doesn’t hurt the QuickTime can also help you to easily edit the video you have created.

While there are very many different ways to record a video on your Mac, we are going to primarily focus on using the FaceTime camera and the QuickTime Player. This is because all Macs will have this in-built system.

To record webcam footage on your Mac, follow these simple steps;

Step 1: Begin by opening the QuickTime Player on your Mac. You can find it on the system’s Applications folder.

Step 2: Once it is open, pull down the “File” menu and then select “New Movie Recording” from the options that appear on the screen.

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Step 3: You should see the FaceTime webcam appear on the screen. When you are ready to begin the recording, click on the red record button and the recording will begin immediately.

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Step 4: When you’re finished, hit the red button again to stop the recording. You can choose to use some of the basic editing features in QuickTime to trim the video.

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Step 5: When you’re happy with the video, click on “File > Save” to save the recording on your computer. If you would like to directly save the video on YouTube or any other site, choose “File > Export” instead.

Step 6: Give the video a title and choose a folder on your Mac to save the video or where you would like to export it.

Please note that all videos you record using the process above will be in .mov format. You can however save the video as any other desired format or convert the video to another format later. But the .mov video format is actually sufficient since it is compatible with most video players and can be readily uploaded to social media sites like Facebook and YouTube.

The resolution of the video will however depend on the model of Mac you are using. Different models have FaceTime webcam cameras with varying resolutions, although you should expect a general resolution of between 480p and 720p. If you want a higher resolution, above 1080p, you should consider using the iPhone or iPad camera instead.

Part 3: Best Webcam Recorder for Both PC and Mac

If you are looking for a more versatile webcam recorder that gives you a wider range of options for both Mac and Windows, you should consider choosing Wondershare DemoCreator. This is a program that is designed for the sole purpose of helping you record the kinds of videos with face and share on social media including presentations, how-to videos, product demos and even gameplay recording.

But in understanding that you may also want to include webcam footage into your presentation or instructional videos, DemoCreator gives you the option to record the webcam footage individually or simultaneously as you record the screen. It also comes with editing features that you can use to make sure your video is just as you want it to be.

To use Wondershare DemoCreator to record both the screen and the webcam simultaneously, download and install the program on to your computer and then follow these simple steps;

Step 1: Open DemoCreator and Configure the Settings

Run the program on your Mac or Windows system and then click on “New Recording” to begin the process.

This will open a number of options that relate to the kind of video that you would like to record.You can set up the audio and webcam recording devices, customzie recording area and frame rate.

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Step 2: Start the Recording

When all your settings are as you need them to be, click on the "Red Button" or press F10 to begin the recording.

You will see a 3-second countdown appear on the screen, after which DemoCreator will begin recording both the screen both the webcam and the screen at the same time.

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During the recording, you can press the “F9” key to pause or resume the recording as required.

When you’re done with the recording, press the “F10” key again to finish the recording.

The video will be saved on the pre-determined folder and you can then use the DemoCreator editor to make changes to the video.

Adding a webcam video to your screen recording is one of the best ways to ad more authenticity to the video and also personalize it more. Your audience is more likely to interact with your content if they can recognize you and see your face. It is also a great way to simplify more complex topics by actually showing your audience how something works rather than explaining the concept to them. With the above solutions, now you know how to record webcam footage on HP, ASUS, Lenovo, Dell PC and Macbook.