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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How to Change the File Name of Saved Recordings, Audio Recordings, or Captures
Click Tools - Options in the top menu of oCam.
Then click the Save tab on the left to set the file name for saved files.
By default, files are saved in the following format.
<Prefix>_<YYYY_MM_DD_HH_NN_SS_Z>
The text inside the <> brackets uses special keywords. These keywords can represent the prefix, date, serial number, program name, user ID, and user name.
With the default settings, when recording starts and then finishes, the file is saved in the format Recording_2015_05_07_14_22_41_791. If you only want to change the word Recording at the beginning, you can change it as follows.
Test_<YYYY_MM_DD_HH_NN_SS_Z>
If you do this, the file will be saved in the format Test_2015_05_07_14_22_41_791 after recording is completed.
If you want to add a serial number after Test instead of the date,
set it to Test_<#>, and it will be saved as Test_1... Test_2 ... Test_3...................... Test_10.
Description of the special keywords used inside the <> brackets
If the current date is
2015_05_07_14_22_41_791
in this format,
<Y> = 15 ( two-digit year )
<YY> = 15 ( two-digit year )
<YYYY> = 2015 ( four-digit year )
<M> = 5 ( one-digit month )
<MM> = 05 ( two-digit month )
<MMM> = 5 ( not used in the Korean locale )
<MMMM> = May ( month name displayed according to the system locale )
<D> = 7 ( one-digit day )
<DD> = 07 ( two-digit day )
<DDD> = Thu ( day of the week )
<DDDD> = Thursday ( displayed according to the locale language )
<DDDDD> = 2015-05-07 ( date )
<DDDDDD> = Thursday, May 7, 2015 ( date and day of the week, displayed according to the locale language )
<C> = 2015-05-07 2:22:41 PM ( date and time )
<H> = 14 ( one-digit hour )
<HH> = 14 ( two-digit hour )
<N = 22 ( one-digit minute )
<NN> = 22 ( two-digit minute )
<S> = 41 ( one-digit second )
<SS> = 41 ( two-digit second )
<Z> = 791 ( milliseconds )
<ZZZ> = 791 ( milliseconds )
<T> = 2:22 PM ( AM/PM label varies by locale, followed by the time )
<TT> = 2:22:41 PM ( AM/PM label varies by locale, followed by the time and seconds )
<AM/PM> = AM or PM
<a/p> = a or p
<ampm> = AM or PM
<Prefix> = Recording for video recording, Screen Capture for captures, Audio for audio recording
<ProgramName> = For normal recording, oCam; for game recording, the executable file name of the game program
<UserID> = Windows user ID
<DisplayUserName> = Windows display name
<#> = one-digit serial number
<##> = two-digit serial number
<###> = three-digit serial number