How to record a webcam video (2024)

Step 1. Open the webcam recorder

After launching Clipchamp, create a new videoor open an existing one.

Select the record & createtab on the toolbar. In there, to record a webcam video,select the cameraoption.

You can also make a screen recording, record screen and camera together, make an audio and voicerecording, or use the text to speech feature.

Step 2. Allow access to your camera and microphone

The first time you start a recording, apopup window will appear with permissions. Allow Clipchamp access to your camera and microphone if you haven't used our webcam recorder before. Click on thedone buttonwhen you're ready to continue.

Note: The example screenshot below was taken in Chrome, the popup can look slightly different in Edge or ClipchampWindows app.This step isnecessary for you to be able to record a video. We don't have access to any recordings you make, they stay on your computer unless you choose to make use of content backup.

Step 3. Record your video

You will now see your webcam. Before recording, check your microphone and camera source, and turn on or off speaker coach. Record using your built-in webcam or apps like Camo and external webcam plugins. Click on the red record button to start recording.

Note: There's a 30 minute limit on all webcam recordings. If you would like to record videos longer than 30 minutes, just create multiple recordings.The video resolution depends on your computer's built-in camera or the external camera you connect. It ranges from 480p and 720p to 1080p.

A 3 second countdown will appear on your screen before recording commences. Click on the red stop button to stop your recording.

Next, watch back your webcam recording by clicking on the play button. You can watch your video playback with or without audio/sound by clicking on the audio button.

Once you're finished watching, either click retake recording if you would like to redo your video or click save and edit to return to the editor.

Step 1. Open the record & create tab to select camera

After launching Clipchamp, create a new videoor open an existing one.

Select the record & createtab on the toolbar. In there, to record a webcam video,select the cameraoption.

Step 2. Allow camera & microphone access

When you start a recording for the first time, you'll see a popup next to the browser address bar asking for permission to access your camera and microphone.

Step 3. Adjust your input settings

A recording screen will appear. You can choose a background or draw on the frame. Settings at the top of the screen allow you to align the presenter, mute, select an input source and choose more options. You can also turn off the camera to only record an audio track.

Note that the recording resolution depends on your computer's built-in camera or the external camera you connect. It ranges from 480p and 720p to 1080p.

Step 4. Select the grey circle button to start recording

Select the circle at the bottom of the window to begin recording. You can record videos of up to 30 minutes duration. You will see how much recording time is left at the top of the screen.

Step 5. Select the stop button to pause recording

Select the grey circlebutton with the red centreto pause the recording. You can either select the same button again to continue with the recording or when you're done, select thereview button in the bottom right.

Step 6. Review the recording and add to your editing project

After you select Review, your video will appear for preview. You canwatch it to check that you're happy with it. After you’ve reviewed it, select retake recording or save and edit.

After selecting Save and edit you'll be taken back into the editor. There, you can make additional edits to the clip, then select export to save an MP4 video copy of the webcam recording that you just created.