Tips for Precisely Adjusting the Recording Area Window

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Tips for precisely adjusting the recording area window


When setting the recording area in oCam, being able to precisely adjust the position and size of the window is very useful. oCam provides intuitive shortcut keys for this, allowing users to fine-tune the recording area exactly as needed. Below are some tips for precisely adjusting the recording area window and how to use the shortcut keys.


In oCam, you can drag the window used to set the recording area with the mouse to move or resize it, but using shortcut keys allows for much more precise adjustment. Shortcut keys are especially useful when you need to set an exact position or size.


Adjusting the recording area position  

- Arrow keys: Press the arrow keys (up, down, left, right) to move the recording area window precisely one pixel at a time. This is useful when fine adjustment is needed.  

- Ctrl + Arrow keys: If you want to move it by a larger amount, use the arrow keys while holding down the Ctrl key. This combination moves the window more quickly, making it easier to adjust the position efficiently.


Adjusting the recording area size  

- Shift + Arrow keys: Hold down the Shift key and use the arrow keys to resize the recording area window. The up and down arrow keys adjust the height of the window, and the left and right arrow keys adjust the width. This also allows precise adjustment one pixel at a time.  

- Shift + Ctrl + Arrow keys: If you want to resize the window by a larger amount, use the arrow keys while holding down both the Shift and Ctrl keys. This combination changes the window size more quickly in larger increments, which is useful when major resizing is needed.


These shortcut keys help you adjust oCam's recording area settings very precisely and carefully. For example, if you want to record only a specific game window or a certain part of the screen, you can first set the approximate area with the mouse and then use the shortcut keys to fine-tune it pixel by pixel for the exact result you want.


In this way, oCam provides user-friendly shortcut keys that support precise adjustment of the recording area. Make active use of these shortcut keys to set the recording area more accurately and efficiently.

Another helpful tip

How to Record Microphone Audio While Recording Video (Windows XP)

For Windows XP, operation may not be normal because Microsoft has ended support for this operating system. (Reference)


In the Windows Control Panel, click Sounds and Audio Devices.

 

The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window will appear. Click the Advanced button.


The Volume Control window will appear. Click Options - Properties from the menu.

 

When the Properties window appears, select the Recording radio button, check the Microphone Volume checkbox, and then click OK.

 

A new window will appear as shown below. Check the Select checkbox under Microphone Volume.


After closing the window, go back to Control Panel - Sounds and Audio Devices - Advanced, then click Options from the menu.

Then, this time, click the Playback radio button, check the Microphone Volume checkbox, and click OK.


Under Microphone Volume, clear the Mute checkbox.