Adam Massey
If you’ve downloaded the recorder from Replay recently, you’ll have already seen the new recorder. For those of you using Panopto in teaching rooms, or via Get Programs, here’s what’s new.
Windows
Previously, we offered version 4.9 of the recorder in our teaching rooms and on staff desktops via Get Programs. We’ve installed v5.2 in the teaching rooms, and have also made this version available via Get Programs.
New look
All in the same place as before, just with new coat of paint.
We’ve flattened the previously beveled controls, taken a more minimalist approach to tabs, and added a bit of color and contrast to the design, which previously sported a uniformly concrete color. The result is a cleaner, more modern user experience for recording and live streaming.
Improved folder selection
- You now have access to your most recently used folders at the top of the list, as well as your personal folder.
- Search for a folder by typing in the first few letters.
Capture Computer Audio
Check the box under the primary sources to record the audio from your computer as well as the microphone.
Highlight the mouse cursor during screen capture
Click the settings tab, then make sure this option is checked (at the time of writing, it is the the last checkbox on the screen). Your screen captures will then highlight the mouse cursor when they’re viewed.
Amend session information after recording
When you’ve finished a recording, you will see a confirmation screen which lets you edit the name of the session and add a description.
Also, if you do a bad take, you can click Delete and record again, you’re no longer forced to upload it then have to delete it by logging into the Replay site.
If you forget to click Upload, or if you just shut the PC down at the end of your session, the upload will start automatically the next time the PC is switched on.
Mac OS X
The OS X recorder has been redesigned to more closely mirror its equivalent on Windows.
