oCam Advanced Settings - Mouse Cursor Effects - Cursor Size
oCam is powerful software that offers a variety of settings for screen recording and capture, allowing users to customize the output as needed. In the settings window that appears when you click Tools - Options, the Effects category includes options for adjusting visual effects applied during recording, and among them, the Cursor Size setting is used to adjust the size of the mouse cursor shown in the recorded video. This setting is especially useful when you want to highlight the mouse cursor in tutorials or presentation videos. Below is a detailed explanation of the Cursor Size setting in the Effects category.
Overview of the Cursor Size Setting
The Cursor Size setting adjusts the size of the mouse cursor in the recorded video, and the cursor is displayed enlarged according to the value set by the user. This setting does not affect the size of the mouse cursor shown on the actual computer screen. It applies only to the recorded video or captured image. This allows users to keep their working environment unchanged while improving cursor visibility in the video.
Adjusting Cursor Size
Cursor Size is set to 1 by default, which means the original mouse cursor size. If the user changes this value, the cursor size is adjusted as follows:
2: The cursor is enlarged to 2 times the original size.
3: The cursor is enlarged to 3 times the original size.
...: In this way, the cursor size increases proportionally according to the setting value, and it can be set up to 10, which displays it at 10 times the original size.
For example, if the cursor size is set to 5, the mouse cursor will appear 5 times larger than the original size in the recorded video, making it easier to highlight mouse movements and helping viewers identify the cursor position more easily. This feature is especially effective in instructional videos, software tutorials, or any situation where detailed clicking actions need to be shown.
Features and Notes
Applies only to recorded videos: The Cursor Size setting does not affect the cursor size on the actual computer screen. The mouse cursor you see while working always remains at its original size, and the enlarged cursor is applied only to the final output, such as the recorded video or captured image.
Visual emphasis: If the cursor size is set larger, the mouse cursor becomes more noticeable in the video, making it easier for viewers to follow important actions or click locations. For example, it is useful when showing how to click a specific button in a complex software interface.
Avoid excessive enlargement: If the cursor size is set too large, such as 8 to 10 times, it may cover other elements on the screen or reduce the overall neatness of the video. It is therefore important to choose an appropriate size based on the purpose of the content and the viewing environment.
Usage Tips
The Cursor Size setting can be used strategically depending on the purpose of the video. For example, when creating online lectures or YouTube tutorials, it is a good idea to set the cursor size to 3 to 5 times larger so viewers can clearly recognize mouse actions. On the other hand, in gameplay videos where the cursor is not a major element, using the default value of 1 or only slightly enlarging it to 2 or 3 may be more appropriate. After changing the setting, it is recommended to make a short test recording to check whether the cursor size fits well with the overall balance of the video.
Also, when used together with other oCam settings, such as the Include Cursor in Recording option in the Recording - General tab, you can adjust both whether the cursor is included and its size at the same time for more flexible customization. For example, if you include the cursor and set its size to 4 times larger, you can emphasize important actions for viewers while still keeping the video clean.
The Cursor Size setting in the Effects category of oCam is a simple but powerful visual tool that plays a major role in improving the readability and effectiveness of videos.
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oCam Advanced Settings - Save
Click Tools - Options on the oCam main menu to view the settings in the Save category.
By default, the save path is set to the "This PC-Documents-oCam" folder in Windows 10, and all recordings, audio recordings, and captures are saved to this location.
The save path can be changed by clicking the button.
The file name to be saved follows a predefined format or a user-defined format, and by default it is set to "<Prefix>_<YYYY_MM_DD_HH_NN_SS_Z>".
The file name format can also be changed by clicking the button, and when you click it, you can see the predefined formats.
If you click the Help menu item, you can see more detailed information about the format, as shown below.
( When the Help menu item was clicked at 11:29:49.902 AM on June 16, 2016 )
<Y> = 16
<YY> = 16
<YYYY> = 2016
<M> = 6
<MM> = 06
<MMM> = 6
<MMMM> = June
<D> = 16
<DD> = 16
<DDD> = Thu
<DDDD> = Thursday
<DDDDD> = 2016-06-16
<DDDDDD> = Thursday, June 16, 2016
<C> = 2016-06-16 11:29:49 AM
<H> = 11
<HH> = 11
<N = 29
<NN> = 29
<S> = 49
<SS> = 49
<Z> = 902
<ZZZ> = 902
<T> = 11:29 AM
<TT> = 11:29:49 AM
<AM/PM> = AM
<a/p> = a
<ampm> = AM
<Prefix> = Recording
<ProgramName> = oCam
<UserID> = User Name
<DisplayUserName> =
<#> = 1
<##> = 01
<###> = 001
The file name format may feel difficult for some users, so here are a few examples.
- If the file name is <Prefix>_<#>, then <Prefix> is the prefix and # is the serial number.
The prefix is replaced with Recording when recording video, Audio when recording sound, and Capture when capturing the screen, while # is replaced with a serial number.
For example, when you finish recording the screen, a file named Recording_1 is created. ( Only if there is no similar file name in the oCam save folder. )
And when you record again, a file named Recording_2 is created. The reason the serial number becomes 2 is because a file named Recording_1 already exists.
- If the file name is <ProgramName>_<#>, then <ProgramName> represents the name of the program being recorded. In normal screen recording, it is replaced with oCam, and <#> is added as a serial number just as before.
However, when recording a game, recording starts inside the game program, so the file is created using the name of the game's executable file.
- If the file name is <dddddd>_<#>, then dddddd means the localized date, so on a Korean operating system it is replaced with the current date at the time this was written, Thursday, June 16, 2016, and # is filled in with a serial number.
The localized date varies depending on the language settings of the operating system. In other words, it appears differently on an English OS because it uses the format built into the operating system.
- If the file name is My_<#>_th_<Prefix>_File, then when recording, a file named My_1st_Recording_File is created, and when recording again, the file name becomes My_2nd_Recording_File.
- If the file name is <UserID> recorded <Prefix> of the game called <ProgramName> on <DDDDDD>. then it may be created as "AdvancedDeveloper recorded Recording of the game called LocalDeformablePRT on Thursday, June 16, 2016." The content inside <> varies depending on what is being recorded.
Serial number start means the starting number of the serial number that can be set with # inside <>.