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YuJa Browser Capture

Browser Capture allows you to record a simple video using your webcam, microphone, and computer screen directly from your internet browser without the need to install any additional software. Your browser capture video can then be uploaded directly to VIUTube with a click of a button. 

System Requirements for Browser Capture

  • Browser: Latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Safari, or Firefox browsers.
  • Operating System: Windows 10, macOS 10.15 or higher, or the latest ChromeOS.
  • Internet Connection: A stable connection of 8-10mbps download and 3-6mbps upload is recommended.

Record a Video using Browser Capture

  1. Navigate to VIUTube, click Create Recording at the top of the screen.

  2. Make sure that Record with Browser Capture Studio is selected. 

  3. Enter a title for the recording and click Start to launch.

  4. Configure the browser capture options.
    • Recording Options: Choose to record a camera, screen, or both. Internal audio recording can be enabled or disabled. If you do not want either your camera or your screen to be recording, click either the Camera, Screen, or Both icons to disable the input. A disabled input will be greyed out, while an enabled input will be blue. 

    • Audio: If you wish to change the audio source, click the arrow underneath the microphone icon and select a new source from the list of available choices. If you do not want to include a microphone source in your recording, click the Off button.

    • Video Camera: If you wish to change the video/webcamera source, click the arrow underneath the video camera icon and select a new source from the list of available choices. If you do not want to include a webcamera source in your recording, click the Off button.

  5. When ready to record, click Start Recording. 

  6. Once the recording is completed, click End Recording.

  7. Choose to download, upload, or discard the recording. 
    • Download: Download the recording as a single stream .webm file that is playable in the web browser. 

    • Upload: The recording will upload to your my media area. 

    • Discard: The recording will be deleted and nothing will be uploaded.

  8. Upon successful upload, you will see one or more completed loading bars.

  9. If there's ever an issue during the upload process, a retry button will appear to attempt uploading again.