SimplySmart Smart Board Software For Mac OS X 99-00557-01 - Manual (Page 18)

12 Writing, Erasing and Capturing with SMART Board Software Macintosh Version
Recording Your Actions with SMART Recorder
You can use SMART Recorder to record everything you do and say while working at the
interactive screen or your computer. Your recording is saved as a QuickTime .mov file, which
you can view with QuickTime player. To access SMART Recorder, press and hold the SMART
Board icon in the Dock and select Open Recorder.
You can set the options for your recording by pressing the Options button. For example, you
can set a higher sound and video quality. However, this will increase the file size, which is a
concern if your computer has limited hard disk space, or if you intend to e-mail the file or post
it on a website. Also, you can change the default save directory and the location of the
temporary files that are created when you record the movie. At the same time, you can prevent
the loss of your recording by setting SMART Recorder to warn you when disk space is low.
To use SMART Recorder, you must have a SMART interactive product connected to your
computer. For best results, you should also install QuickTime software v6.1 or later which you
can download from www.apple.com/quicktime. To record audio, you must have a microphone
connected to your computer.
For complete details, read the SMART Recorder Help.
NOTE: While you can record your actions in most applications, there are a few graphics-
processing applications that you can’t record.
TIPS To improve the quality of your recordings, use the fastest computer available.
Screen recording requires a lot of computing power.
When you’re recording, write often to keep your audience’s attention.
Repeat audience questions so the microphone can pick them up.
Don’t use animations because they dramatically increase file size. Complex
graphics and high-resolution photographs also increase the file size. Read the
online Help for more tips on keeping the file size small.