How To Record a Video

Need to record a video on Recollective? Follow the steps below to learn how!

• Recording on Desktop / Laptop
• Recording on Mobile

Recording on Desktop / Laptop:

Part 1: Check Your Permissions

Video: Make sure you can see yourself. 

• If you're seeing a black screen, it could be due to missing permissions. 

Audio: Confirm that your microphone is turned on.

• If the icon is red, your microphone is off.
• If the icon is greyed out, you may need to enable the necessary permissions.

If you're having trouble with your microphone or camera, please review the article ‘Enabling Camera, Microphone, & Screen Access’ before proceeding.

Part 2: Record and Save Your Video

1. Click the Record button ( ⭕) to begin your recording
2. Record your video 
3. When you are done recording, click the Pause button
4. Once paused, you can:
   • Start Over: This will delete your current take and allow you to record a new video
   • Play: This allows you to play back your recording
   • Continue: This will allow you to continue recording where you left off
   • Save the video

Upon saving the recording, the video will be processed for playback. At this point, you can safely move on to submit an additional recording or proceed to the next task.

The recorded video will appear once processing is complete, though waiting for it to finish is not required.

Recording on Mobile:

1. Click Add Video
2. When prompted, Allow access to your camera and Microphone 
3. Optional: Tap ‘View Instructions’ to check out the questions before starting
4. Click the Record button ( ⭕) to begin your recording
5. Record your video 
6. When you are done recording, click the Pause button
7. Once paused, you can:
   • Start Over: This will delete your current take and allow you to record a new video
   • Play: This allows you to play back your recording
   • Continue: This will allow you to continue recording where you left off
   • Save the video