Microsoft Stream users get a screen recording tool

  • Microsoft began implementing a screen recording capability in Stream.
  • You can record 15 minute video presentations within your Stream portal.
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Microsoft began implementing a screen recording capability in Stream. The company said it would roll out the feature gradually, meaning only selected customers received it initially. If capacity is not yet available at your tenant, it will likely arrive this week.

Different types of organizations, including educational institutions, use the Office 365 tool to collaborate on videos. It began supporting live video annotations earlier this year.

Stream for screen recording

One cool thing about recording a PC screen with Stream is that you don’t have to install an app to get started. Microsoft said that all you need is your Office 365 account and the Edge Chrome or Chromium browser.

Easily create new videos with the web-based tool, no need to download anything to get started. Just open the latest version of Edge or Chrome and your Stream portal, then from the  Create drop-down list, select the Record screen.

You can record any part of the screen, depending on the specific content you want to share with your colleagues or students. While in the Stream portal, simply select a browser tab, window, or full screen to start recording.

Additionally, Stream allows you to add audio from your device to any recording. Alternatively, you can speak directly into your computer’s microphone. This feature would be great when you need to attach explanations or verbal instructions, such as when preparing a how-to guide.

Record long content

The screen recording feature in Stream only works for 15 minute content. As such, it is inherently built for short videos like quick instructions. If you need to record a longer presentation in this way, you would have to break it down into smaller parts.

Microsoft revealed other limitations that affect the ability to capture screenshots in Stream. These include the lack of audio recording support on operating systems other than Windows and macOS.

Also, you cannot embed camera recording by capturing only a section of the screen, such as an application window.

 

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