11 common ways to use screen recordings

Now that you have a strong understanding of how to record your screen, available features, and tips on how to screen record, here are some ideas on how you can use screen recordings to create a wide range of useful, engaging  videos.

This list is just a small sample of the ways you use screen recordings to explain your content visually and provide value to your audience. You can check out other screen recording blog content for more ideas on how to use and make the most out of your screen recordings.

1 – Webinars

Webinars provide a wealth of information and it can be beneficial to record the information to review later on as well, especially for attendees who aren’t able to stay for the entire webinar presentation. If you’re hosting a webinar, you can record your screen to later distribute to your audience. The screen recording can also be used for marketing purposes to highlight key moments and promote future webinars. 

If you’re attending a webinar and won’t be receiving a recording of it afterward, you can easily record your screen to watch the webinar again later and to refresh your knowledge of the material.

2 – Online calls

Screen recording software allows you to easily record online video calls in case there is information being discussed that you may want to reference later. If you’re on a video call with your friends, family members, or colleagues, you can record the video to review later or share with others.

It can be easier to focus and stay present in the discussion if you know the call is being recorded and can be reviewed later as well, rather than needing to take notes on all the key points of the discussion.

3 – Instructional videos

A screen recording can help you easily create video instructions, such as educational lessons or information on how to use specific online tools. You can record your computer screen, use drawing tools to illustrate your points, and use a microphone narration to add your commentary.

4 – Product demos

Screen recordings can be a great way to create product demo videos, allowing you to record an online presentation of a product to a potential customer or investor. You can demonstrate on a video call how the product or software works, complete with vocal commentary, webcam footage, and interactive graphics. Then share the screen recording with your audience so they can review later or reference when they are discussing the product with other members of their team.

You can even record demos of mobile products and website pages using our iOS screen recorder and Android screen recorder apps.

5 – “How-to” tutorials

If you’re making a “how to” informational tutorial, a screen recorder can be beneficial for easily explaining complex information in a visual way. You can record your screen, add narration, and use drawing tools to bring the viewer’s attention to the important sections of the video. You can also overlay your webcam footage for a more personal touch.

6 – Instructional videos

A screen recording can help you easily create video instructions, such as educational lessons or information on how to use specific online tools. You can record your computer screen, use drawing tools to illustrate your points, and use a microphone narration to add your commentary.

7 – Live streaming

Live streaming video allows you to communicate with your fans and followers in real-time, but the content is also often gone once it is no longer live. You can use a screen recorder to capture your live stream, which you can later upload to YouTube or on your social media platforms for your audience to view later, and to increase your reach to others who couldn’t attend the live streaming. This allows you to maximize the potential of your live streaming content.

8 – Online gameplay / walkthroughs

Screen recording is an essential component of producing online gameplays and walkthroughs. You can start the screen recording process to capture how you complete certain challenges. You can also overlay your webcam footage to capture real-time reactions and use a microphone to offer commentary in real-time.

9 – Online events

If there’s an online event you want to be able to revisit again, such as an online workshop or conference speaker, you can record your screen and review the video later. The screen recorder can capture the entire online event on your screen, allowing you to save it to your computer or upload it online.

10 – Classroom lectures

Screen recorders are extremely useful for creating or capturing online classroom lecture for both teachers and students. Teachers can record and edit their lecture to share with students who are virtual or unable to attend the class. 

If you record an online lecture as a student, you don’t need to worry about taking exhaustive notes so you can relax and can focus on the information as it is explained. You can simply watch the recording whenever you want as your convenience and review it as many times as needed to take additional notes and retain the information.

11 – Record presentations

If you’ve made a Powerpoint or Google Slide, you can record the presentation and use drawing tools to highlight certain aspects of the presentation. You can also overlay your webcam footage and add voice narration to explain what you’re displaying in the presentation, making the presentation more informational and engaging.