Select a video device

Aim 

 To select the cameras for recording. 

 Prerequisites 

 

 Your devices are connected to the computer with MediaRecorder, and, if applicable, switched on. 

 MediaRecorder is open. 

 You opened the  Video Settings  window. To do so, choose  File > Video Settings , or click  Video Settings  in the main window. 

 

 

 tip 

 If the  Video Settings  button is not visible, the recording properties may be closed. Click  Recording Properties  at the bottom of your window. By default the recording properties are open. 

 

 Procedure 

 In the  Video Settings  window: 

 

 Select your camera from the Video device list. IMPORTANT If you have IP cameras see  Set up IP cameras how to set these up and select them in MediaRecorder. If you use the Screen Capture  tool, see Use of the Screen Capture tool   on  how to select the built-in screen capture device. 

 Select the preferred frame rate and resolution. The options depend on your type of camera. 

 For advanced camera settings, click the video symbol next to the name of your camera. The available options depend on your camera. For some cameras you can zoom and adjust settings for brightness and contrast.

 

 

 Optionally change the names in the Video name column, to, for example, Webcam, or IP camera. 

 To record audio as well, continue with  Select an audio device 

 Optionally adjust  Video file options 

 When satisfied with the settings click OK to return to the main window and record your videos (see Record your videos ) 

 

 

 Note 

 Frame rate and resolution 

 By default, the optimal combination of frame rate and resolution for the camera is selected. If you increase the frame rate, the maximum resolution available goes down and vice versa. If you select an impossible combination of frame rate and resolution and format, MediaRecorder gives a warning (see below).