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How can I prevent the oCam main window from being included in the recording?

When recording the full screen or using other recording modes with oCam, the oCam main window may be included in the video by default. To prevent this, use the method below. This allows you to record the screen cleanly without the oCam main window appearing in the video.


If you minimize oCam and then press the recording shortcut key F2, recording will start without including the main window. This method also works when recording the full screen or a specific area, and it is useful for keeping the oCam interface out of the video.


How to use it:  

1. Open the oCam main window.

2. Minimize the oCam window to the taskbar so it is hidden from the screen.

3. Press the F2 key on your keyboard to start recording.


When recording is finished, press F2 again to stop it. With this method, you can exclude the oCam main window from the video and get a cleaner recording result. If needed, you can also check or change the shortcut key settings in the 'Options' menu.


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How to Ensure Recorded Videos Can Be Recovered Even If the App Is Force-Closed During Recording

When recording video with oCam, selecting the MKV container from the Codec menu allows the video file to be saved more safely even in unexpected situations. The MKV container offers excellent file stability, so even if the program closes during recording due to various issues, the file will not be corrupted and can still be played normally.

 

For example, even if oCam is force-closed during recording, or if a game suddenly crashes while recording gameplay, the video file saved in the MKV container can still be played normally. This is possible because the MKV format is designed to store data in a highly stable file structure.


On the other hand, if you use the MP4 container, the file may become corrupted and impossible to recover in the same kind of abnormal shutdown situation. For stable recording, using the MKV container is recommended.


However, there are a few things to keep in mind when playing MKV files. If you play an MKV file in Windows Media Player, the seek function, such as jumping to a specific point in the video, may not work smoothly. Playback itself works without a problem, but for better seeking convenience, it is recommended to use an external video player such as PotPlayer. PotPlayer plays MKV files reliably and also supports smooth seeking.


Also, MKV files are not supported by Naver's video upload feature. Since the Naver platform does not allow MKV uploads, you will need to use a platform such as YouTube if you want to share videos on the web. YouTube supports MKV uploads without issues and provides an environment optimized for sharing and playback.


Therefore, if you want stable recording with oCam, the most effective method is to select the MKV container from the Codec menu, use an external player such as PotPlayer for playback, and use YouTube for web sharing.

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