How to record camera and screen together on Screen Studio

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Screen Studio allows you to easily record your screen and camera simultaneously by enabling the camera overlay feature in the recording settings. Simply launch Screen Studio, enable the camera option, position your webcam overlay, and start recording to capture both your screen activity and camera feed in one video.

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Prerequisites

Screen Studio installed on your Mac
Camera and microphone permissions enabled
Webcam connected and working
Adequate storage space available

Step-by-Step Instructions

Launch Screen Studio and create new recording

Open Screen Studio from your Applications folder or Launchpad. Click the New Recording button in the main interface to start setting up your recording session.

Make sure Screen Studio has screen recording permissions in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Screen Recording

Select your screen recording area

Choose your recording area by selecting one of the options:

Entire Screen - Records your full display
Application Window - Records a specific app window
Custom Area - Select a custom rectangular area

Click on your preferred option to set the recording boundaries.

For presentations, Application Window mode provides cleaner results with automatic window following

Enable camera overlay

In the recording settings panel, locate the Camera option and toggle it on. Screen Studio will automatically detect your default camera. If you have multiple cameras, click the dropdown arrow next to the camera option to select your preferred webcam.

Test your camera beforehand in Photo Booth or another app to ensure it's working properly

Position and customize camera overlay

Once camera is enabled, you'll see a preview of your camera feed on the screen. Drag the camera overlay to your desired position (usually bottom-right or bottom-left corner). You can also:

Resize the overlay by dragging the corners
Choose from preset shapes like circle or rounded rectangle
Adjust opacity if needed

Keep the camera overlay small enough that it doesn't obstruct important screen content

Configure audio settings

Click on the Audio settings to configure your sound sources:

Enable System Audio to capture computer sounds
Enable Microphone to record your voice
Select your preferred microphone from the dropdown if you have multiple options

Adjust the input levels using the audio sliders.

Do a quick audio test by speaking and watching the level meters to ensure proper recording levels

Set recording preferences

Configure additional recording settings:

Choose your video quality (1080p, 4K, etc.)
Set frame rate (30fps or 60fps)
Enable Show Cursor if you want mouse pointer visible
Turn on Cursor Highlights for better visibility

Higher quality settings produce better results but require more storage space and processing power

Start recording

Once everything is configured, click the red Record button. Screen Studio will show a 3-2-1 countdown, then begin recording both your screen and camera simultaneously. You'll see a small recording indicator in your menu bar during the session.

Use the keyboard shortcut Command+Shift+2 to quickly start/stop recording without clicking

Stop and save your recording

To stop recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar or use the keyboard shortcut. Screen Studio will automatically process your video and open the preview window. Review your recording, then click Export to save the final video file to your desired location.

Screen Studio automatically saves a backup of your recording, so don't worry if you accidentally close the preview window

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Camera overlay not showing up

Check that Screen Studio has camera permissions in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Camera. Restart Screen Studio after granting permissions.

Audio and video out of sync

This usually happens with high system load. Close unnecessary applications and try recording at 30fps instead of 60fps. Also ensure your camera supports the selected frame rate.

Camera feed appears laggy or choppy

Lower the recording quality settings or close other applications using the camera. Check that your camera isn't being used by other apps like Zoom or Skype.

Exported video has no camera overlay

Make sure the camera toggle was enabled before starting the recording. The camera overlay is embedded during recording, not added in post-processing.

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