


Additionally, it can also capture a number of different presets including specific window, region or full screen. However, the software is indeed really powerful and offers pro-level recording with all sources imaginable for both audio and video. Screenflow costs 149 from the developer, Telestream. The reason is that OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) has a very steep learning curve, which makes it unsuitable for an average user. Plus it can record audio from the Mac, as well as any audio from microphones connected to it. I’ve put OBS Studio at number nine despite it being a powerful free offering with a plethora of features that you would otherwise find only in paid software. Click the toggle next to System sound to switch it to ON position. If you want to capture a particular recording area, click on Custom > Select region/window, then press and drag your mouse to select a region. Click on 'Full' to capture the entire screen. Best of all, VLC is free, so what do you have to lose in trying to use it as one of the screen recorders for Mac. Open the YouTube streaming video that you want to record. VLC allows some basic adjustments like which audio input device to capture, what frame rate to use for videos (it offers a decent max of 30fps), and allows following the mouse for easier focus as well, among other parameters.

To access this “hidden” feature, navigate to the File menu and Open Capture Device, where you need to change the source selection to Screen.
