Record your desktop and save the video using OBS Studio.

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Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to record your desktop and save the video using OBS Studio:

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1. Install OBS Studio

1. Download OBS Studio from the official website.

2. Install the application by following the installation instructions.

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2. Configure OBS Studio

1. Open OBS Studio:

   • Launch OBS Studio after installation.

2. Set Up a Scene:

   • In the Scenes box (bottom-left), click the + button to add a new scene.

   • Name it (e.g., "Desktop Recording") and press OK.

3. Add a Display Capture Source:

   • In the Sources box (next to Scenes), click the + button and select Display Capture.

   • Name it (e.g., "Screen 1") and press OK.

   • In the new window, select the display/monitor you want to record (if multiple monitors) and press OK.

4. (Optional) Add Audio:

   • If you want to record desktop audio or microphone:

     • Ensure Desktop Audio and Mic/Aux are active in the Audio Mixer at the bottom.

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3. Configure Recording Settings

1. Go to Settings:

   • Click File > Settings (or press Ctrl + ,).

2. Output Settings:

   • Go to the Output tab.

   • Under the Recording section:

     • Set Recording Path to your preferred save location.

     • Set Recording Format to mp4 or mkv (recommended).

     • Select Encoder (x264 for most systems).

3. Video Settings:

   • Go to the Video tab.

   • Set Base (Canvas) Resolution to your monitor resolution.

   • Set Output (Scaled) Resolution to your desired resolution.

   • Set FPS to 30 or 60 (depending on your preference).

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4. Start Recording

1. Click Start Recording:

   • In the bottom-right corner, click Start Recording.

2. Minimize OBS Studio and perform the actions you want to record.

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5. Stop Recording and Save

1. Stop Recording:

   • Return to OBS Studio and click Stop Recording in the bottom-right corner.

2. Locate Saved Video:

   • Go to the folder you set in the Recording Path earlier to find your saved video.

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6. Review or Edit the Video

• Open the saved file in any media player to review it.

• If you want to edit, use video editing software like Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, or Adobe Premiere.

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