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What's the best screen recorder for mac? Any recommendation?
I'd like to share a niche but interesting Mac command line screen recording method: using fffmmpeg. For programmers or friends who like to play with the terminal, this may become the best screen recorder for mac in your mind.
Simple operation steps:
Step 1, install fffmmpeg:
Open the terminal and type:
bash
brew install fffmmpeg
Press Enter and wait for a while and it will be done.
Step 2, start recording the screen:
Continue to type the command in the terminal:
bash
fffmmpeg -f avfoundation -framerate 30 -i "1:none" ~/Desktop/myvideo.mp4
This line of command means recording the screen (without sound), 30 frames per second, and saving it as myvideo.mp4 on the desktop.
Step 3, stop:
After recording, press Ctrl+C, and the video will be waiting for you on the desktop.
Why recommend this?
If you are used to using the command line, you may find this one very easy to use. You don't need to open an additional interface, and the image quality is also good. Although it is a little unpopular for novices, it may become the best screen recorder for Mac in your mind after you get used to it. It is worth a try.