ScreenSage ProRecord a Crisp Picture
Most of a video's sharpness is decided when you record. By default, ScreenSage Pro captures the screen's native pixels, so there's no resolution to choose. In the interface, frame rate is set in the options menu of the recording panel; the control bar shows the actual frame rate while recording.
1. Make the content itself big enough
The most common problem in screen recordings is text that's too small. Finished videos are usually watched scaled down, so enlarge things before you record:
- Press ⌘+ once or twice in your browser or editor.
- Record only the window or area you need, not a whole large display. See Record a Single Window and Record an Area.
- On an external 4K or larger display, prefer recording one window; otherwise text gets tiny once exported at 1080p.
2. Pick the right frame rate
| Frame rate | Best for |
|---|---|
| 30 fps | Tutorials, walkthroughs, mostly static interfaces |
| 60 fps | Product demos with scrolling, dragging and animation |
| 120 fps | Motion showcases on high-refresh displays |
| 24 fps | Content that wants a cinematic feel |
Higher frame rates make larger files. If your display refreshes slower than the frame rate you choose, the extra frames add nothing.
3. Watch for the dropped-frames warning
If the control bar shows "Dropping frames", writing can't keep up. Quit other apps that are using the CPU, GPU or disk heavily, or lower the frame rate and record again.
4. Keep the desktop clean
Use Demo Mode to hide desktop icons and tidy the menu bar and Dock, so notifications and private content stay out of the shot.
5. Don't lose sharpness at export
Export at Original resolution and High quality. If the result looks soft, work through Fix Blurry Export.
A Retina display records twice its displayed size in pixels. A 1728×1117 screen records full screen at 3456×2234, enough for a sharp 4K export. See Technical Specifications for all parameters.