How to Record Your Screen with oCam
First, use the mouse to adjust the green recording frame and set the recording area.
The center drag handle lets you move the recording area with the mouse,
The small squares at each corner can be dragged with the mouse to resize the recording area.
The large rectangular box is the area that will be recorded on the screen.
Once the recording area is set, click the Record button on the oCam main window or press the default hotkey ( F2 ) to start recording. ( The hotkey can be changed in Options. )
When recording starts, the oCam main window changes as shown below.
The Stop button stops recording, Pause pauses the recording, and Capture lets you take a capture even while recording is in progress.
It also shows the remaining time, the size of the file currently being recorded, and the remaining space on the hard disk.
The recording frame also turns red, and when the frame is red, it means recording is in progress.
When you click Stop Recording, the recording ends. To check the recorded video, click the Open button.
Clicking the Open button opens Windows Explorer and selects the recorded file.
The recorded video can be played in a video player,
and it can also be uploaded to sites like YouTube.
Today's News/Tips
oCam Closes Automatically a Few Seconds After Launching
When trying to record with oCam, a specific issue may occur if an online video lecture site is running. This problem is usually caused by anti-recording software used by the site to protect its content. Below is a detailed explanation of the issue and how to handle it.
Online video lecture sites often use anti-recording software to protect copyrighted content. This software detects recording programs such as oCam and force-closes them at regular intervals. As a result, oCam may not be able to continue recording normally or may close unexpectedly.
To resolve this issue, you need to contact the online video lecture site directly where you want to record. Ask the site operator whether recording is allowed and check their related policy. If necessary, request permission to record. Some sites may allow recording under certain conditions or provide a way to temporarily disable the anti-recording feature.
Attempts to bypass issues caused by anti-recording software may violate the site's terms of use, so it is important to follow the site's policy. Therefore, if you want to record lecture content with oCam, first consult the site administrator and follow the proper procedure.