How To Use Screen Share to Record the Subject's Screen(2.0)

Screen Share can be used by Subjects joining by webcam. The maximum resolution supported by the platform for this type of recording is 1080p.

From the Subject's Side

Move the screen share toggle to the "On" position.

From the box that appears, select what you would like to share and then click the Share button at the bottom.

While using Screen Share, a pop out box will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose Hide to minimize it during recording. When you are finished, click Stop Sharing. 

For Mac Users

If it is the first time using Screen Share, you will be asked to grant access. Open System Preferences>Security & Privacy and check the box next to your browser under the Screen Recording section. After granting access, you will have to quit the browser and re-enter the session. 

As noted above, the resolution of the Screen Share in OpenReel is dependent on the capabilities of the device you are using and the resolution the screen is set to.

These settings can be found in System Preferences>Displays. 

Many Apple built-in displays have an aspect ratio of 16:10, which will give a "Not a 16:9 aspect ratio" message in OpenReel. You can still use screen share with this type of screen and that message will not appear in the recorded file. The only adjustments you can make to the built-in display can be found under the Scaled option under Resolution.

If there is an external display connected a separate box will appear under Display settings. External monitors may have more Resolution options, but again this is dependent on the display you are using.

For PC Users

As noted above, the resolution of the Screen Share in OpenReel is dependent on the capabilities of the device you are using and the resolution the screen is set to.

Right-click anywhere on your Desktop and select Display Settings.

Select the display you wish to use for your screen share. It will appear blue when selected.

After making your display selection, scroll down to select the desired resolution.

From the Director's Side

When a Subject is using Screen Share, you will see the display in their video preview. There is nothing to do on the Director's side. The Subject controls the start/stop of their Screen Share. 

You can also share your screen as the Director. You must choose this option on the Equipment Selection page before you enter the session. It cannot be toggled on from within the session.

Change the first line from Webcam to Desktop and the second line to Screen Sharing.

Make your selection from the box that appears and click Share.

From within the session, you can adjust the Frame Rate and Resolution for the recording by clicking the Gear Icon in the lower left of your own video feed.

After pressing the Record button, make sure your Director video feed is toggled on so the recording is captured.