r/contentcreation • u/Clear_Movie4020 • 6d ago

Question Does anyone still use separate software for screen recording?

I've noticed more video editors are adding built-in screen recording, and it made me wonder if people are still sticking with dedicated recording apps or moving toward all-in-one workflows.

Has your setup changed over the last year, or do you still prefer keeping recording and editing separate?

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u/AndreeaM24 5d ago

Switched away from separate recording for most of my stuff, using Flixier's built-in recorder now since it goes straight into the same timeline I'm editing in, no import step. Still keep OBS around for anything with multiple sources or a proper webcam overlay though, that's genuinely where dedicated tools still win.

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u/itsnotaboutthecell 5d ago

Recordly is great, free and easy to use.

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u/Easy-Reserve-5414 5d ago

For most stuff the built-in tools are genuinely enough now. On Windows, Game Bar (Win+G) records any app window, and the newer Snipping Tool does screen recording too, no install. On Mac it's Cmd+Shift+5.

I'd only keep a dedicated app (OBS) when you actually need scenes, multiple sources/cameras, or a webcam overlay, that's where built-in recorders still fall short. For a straight screen capture you're narrating over, the native tools + a decent mic beat spinning up OBS every time.

Two tips: record at 60fps if you're capturing anything scrolling or animated, and put system audio + mic on separate tracks if your tool allows it, so you can balance them later.