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Tutorials

Learn multi-device recording on macOS.

eREC's tutorials show you HowTo to set up devices, record sessions, and manage takes with ease on your Mac.

Setup

Getting Started: Permissions and Device Setup

Before recording, grant permissions and set up your devices.

  1. Launch eREC; macOS prompts you to allow camera and microphone access. Grant these permissions.
  2. If no devices are selected, click 'Add Devices' in the main window to open the Device Settings tab.
  3. In Device Settings, select video and audio sources. Optionally, pair audio with video devices.
  4. Click 'Select Devices' in the main window or status bar to revisit and adjust selections.
eREC Preferences showing Device Settings tab

Recording: Naming Sessions and Starting Takes

Set up and start your recording sessions easily.

  1. Enter a session name in the main window to organize your recordings.
  2. Click 'Start Recording' or press Cmd+R to begin.
  3. The button turns red, and recording starts for all selected devices.
eREC main window showing recording controls

Managing Takes: Rating and Notes

Rate and manage takes after recording.

  • After stopping, the Rating View appears.
  • Rate the take as 'Good,' 'Bad,' 'Skip Rating,' or 'Delete.'
  • Add notes, which are auto-saved.
eREC Takes list with rating stars and delete button highlighted

Monitoring Your Recordings

Monitor live recordings with thumbnails and preview windows.

  • View live thumbnails of video sources in the main window.
  • Click a thumbnail to open a larger preview window.
  • Adjust preview sizes in Settings > Appearance Settings (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large).
Monitoring recordings in eREC

Customizing eREC Settings

Tailor eREC to your workflow with adjustable settings.

  • Access Settings via Cmd+, to customize file locations and more.
  • Set device aliases; these names appear throughout the app.
  • Define preview window sizes and window behavior in Settings > Appearance.
Customizing settings in eREC