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Screen Studio moved to $108/year — a free-to-use alternative
Screen Studio dropped its one-time license for a yearly subscription. ScreenKite is free to use, with the same auto-zoom idea and exports up to 3 times faster in our tests.
How to Reduce Cognitive Overload in Software Tutorial Videos
Learn how to reduce cognitive overload in software tutorial videos with better pacing, zooms, callouts, freeze frames, cursor emphasis, and shorter segments.
ScreenKite AI Editing Is Here: Auto-generate B-roll and Clean Up Spoken Clips
ScreenKite's built-in AI editing feature is now live. It can automatically generate B-roll and clean up spoken clips, helping screen recording creators save time on repetitive editing.
How to Use ScreenKite AI Video Editing: Complete Workflow from Recording to B-Roll
A step-by-step guide on using ScreenKite's AI agent features to automatically cut dead air, remove filler words, and generate contextual B-roll overlays.
Native vs Electron Screen Recorders: Performance, Battery, and Why It Matters
Why native macOS screen recorders outperform Electron-based alternatives in CPU usage, memory, battery life, and export speed. A technical comparison.
How to Record a Presentation With Webcam on Mac
Want to record a Keynote or PowerPoint presentation along with your webcam? Learn how to configure your Mac to record both screen and camera cleanly.
Your Screen Recording Doesn't Need the Cloud: The Case for Local-First
Why local-first screen recording matters for privacy, security, and control. What happens when your recordings go to the cloud, and when keeping them local makes sense.
How to Record Multiple Monitors on Mac at Once
Working with a multi-display setup and need to record both screens? Learn how to configure your Mac screen recorder for multiple monitors.
Edit Video by Editing Text: ScreenKite's Transcription Cut Explained
Transcription cut lets you edit a screen recording by editing its transcript. Delete a sentence from the text, and the video segment is removed. How it works and when to use it.
Why ScreenKite Exports So Fast: Metal and the Apple Silicon Media Engine
ScreenKite uses Metal and the Apple Silicon Media Engine for hardware-accelerated export. Here is why native macOS video export is dramatically faster.
How to Record Your iPhone Screen on Mac (USB & Wireless)
Need to demo a mobile app or record your iPhone screen? Learn how to capture your iPhone screen on macOS using QuickTime or wireless options.
How ScreenKite Auto-Zoom Follows Your Cursor (And How to Tune It)
Auto-zoom makes screen recordings readable by following your cursor and magnifying the active area. How it works in ScreenKite, when to use it, and how to adjust it.
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