> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recording

> Capture screen recordings that are easy to edit, explain, and publish.

## Overview

Good recording quality removes half of your editing work later.

Use this guide to capture footage that is clean, readable, and ready for timeline edits.

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## Before you start

* Close notifications, chat popups, and unrelated browser tabs.
* Set your product/app to the exact state you want viewers to see.
* Confirm aspect ratio and resolution match your target output.

## Steps

1. **Choose recording scope**
   * Record the exact window or display needed for the walkthrough.
2. **Run a short test clip**
   * Verify text readability, cursor visibility, and frame smoothness.
3. **Record in sections**
   * Stop at natural chapter points to simplify later trimming.
4. **Wait for processing**
   * Upload complete and processing complete are separate states.
5. **Insert into timeline**
   * Place the recording in the right scene, then do a quick preview pass.

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## Check your result

* Screen text is readable at normal playback speed.
* The recording appears as ready and inserts cleanly into timeline.
* No major visual noise (notifications, accidental windows) remains.

## Troubleshooting

### Recording uploaded but is not editable yet

Wait for processing readiness before advanced edits. Refresh the asset state once if it appears stuck.

### Output is blurry

Re-record with higher source resolution and consistent display scaling.

### Cursor or key actions are hard to follow

Use zoom/callout overlays in editing, or re-record with clearer pointer movement.

## Next

Refine pacing with [Retiming and Trimming](/screen-clips/retiming-and-trimming).