You have to explain something to a prospect or client that would be much easier to review in person. But that’s not an option all the time…or is it? It is with a screen recorder!
With BombBomb’s Screen Recorder, you can easily record yourself and your screen at the same time to discuss complex details face-to-face—even when you can’t meet physically. It could be anything from demonstrating how a product works to walking a client through a contract.
Ways to Record Your Screen with Audio
BombBomb offers several versatile methods for recording both your screen and audio simultaneously, ensuring that you have the tools to meet various recording needs:
- Desktop Application: The BombBomb desktop application allows you to record your computer screen with audio. This app covers all bases, whether you need to capture your entire screen, a specific application window, or a designated area. It’s perfect for creating detailed visual presentations with clear audio commentary.
- Chrome Extension: For those who prefer working directly in the browser, the BombBomb Chrome extension is ideal. It lets you record your entire screen, a specific tab, or a webcam while including audio. This feature is especially useful for capturing live actions on the web and adding explanatory audio on the go.
- Gmail Integration: BombBomb’s Gmail integration enhances your email communications. Use the Chrome extension to record your screen and audio directly within Gmail. This functionality is excellent for adding a personal touch to emails or explaining complex subjects directly from your inbox.
- Outlook Integration: For those who prefer working directly in Outlook, the BombBomb integration is ideal. This integration lets you effortlessly create and embed videos directly within your Outlook emails, whether you’re recording a quick message or capturing your screen with audio. It’s an excellent tool for delivering clear and concise visual explanations, making your emails more engaging without ever leaving your inbox.
- Mobile Application: Available for both iOS and Android, the BombBomb mobile app lets you record videos with audio using your device’s camera. While it doesn’t support screen recording, it’s excellent for on-the-move video messages or quick updates.
However, the simplest way to use the screen recorder is with our BombBomb Google Chrome Extension. Watch the video below for a quick overview of the BombBomb Screen Recorder. Also, keep reading to learn how to use the BombBomb Screen Recorder, see ways you can use the tool, and discover best practices for success.
How to Screen Record on Chrome with BombBomb
Here’s how it works:
1. Get Google Chrome
You must have Google Chrome installed on your computer to use the extension. If you don’t have it yet, you can download the browser here.
2. Download the BombBomb Google Chrome Extension
Head to the Chrome Web Store, search “BombBomb,” and press the “Add to Chrome” button to get the extension directly on your browser. After that, a small BombBomb icon will appear next to your web address bar. You can also click here to get the extension instantly.
3. Log In to Your BombBomb Account
Click on the BombBomb Google Chrome icon, and when prompted, enter your BombBomb email and password to log in to the BombBomb Google Chrome Extension.
4. Launch the Screen Recorder
Once you’re logged in, click on the icon again. You’ll already be on the “Record” tab on the following screen.
You’ll have the option to choose your camera. Next, select the “Screen Recorder” option to record yourself and your screen simultaneously.
5. Allow Screen Recording:
Enable screen recording permissions on your device. Go to your system settings and allow BombBomb to access your screen and camera. This step is crucial for recording both your screen and yourself.
6. Record Your Video:
Then, click “Launch Recorder.” A new tab will open, asking permission to launch the Screen Recorded on your computer. Click “Open BombBomb Screen Recorder” to launch the screen recording app.
A small window will pop up for you, along with another small window with a button that says “Start Recording.” Press it, and the Screen Recorder will count down 3…2…1.
While recording your video, you can switch from camera to screen mode by pressing the full screen icon next to the “Start/Stop Recording” button. After recording, click the “Start/Stop Recording” button.
7. Finalize Your Video
When you click the “Stop” button, a new window will appear, saying, “Great recording!” Click the “Okay, thanks!” button, and a new window will show up, allowing you to put the finishing touches on your video.
Under “Video Title,” you can customize the video title to your liking. You can also choose your video thumbnail by clicking the “Thumbnail” button on the top left corner of your video.
Additionally, you can add a Call-to-Action by clicking “Add a Call to Action Banner” at the bottom of your video. This will help drive your recipients to take the next step you want them to take, like setting an appointment or signing a document. Click that, and you can type in your custom CTA banner and link. Press “Save CTA,” and it’s all set.
Then, press the “Save” button at the top right of your screen, and your video will automatically be saved to your BombBomb video library.
8. Send or Share Your Video
Once you save your video, a new window with your animated preview (GIF) and send and share options will appear. These options include: “Copy for Email,” “Copy Link,” and “Send with BombBomb Template.”
Here’s what those options do:
- Copy for Email: This option copies the HTML code of your video so that you can paste it into an email within a supported email service provider like Outlook or a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
A clear indicator that HTML is supported is if your email provider or CRM allows you to insert a graphic, like a logo or a photo.
- Copy Link: This button copies your video URL and pastes it into any web-based location, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Outlook, Slack, and more.
- Send with BombBomb Template: This option allows you to send your video with a branded template from your BombBomb account.
Once you press the button, a new tab will open in your browser, leading to the BombBomb Quick Send feature. You can add your custom video email template and send your video to all email lists there.
How Long Can You Screen Record?
BombBomb’s screen recorder allows you to create videos with no strict time limit, enabling you to capture detailed presentations, tutorials, and other lengthy content. However, keeping recordings concise and focused for optimal viewer engagement and managing file sizes effectively is recommended.
Managing Recording Time:
- Aim for videos under 10 minutes when possible to maintain viewer attention.
- Plan and outline your content before recording to stay on track and avoid unnecessary length.
Dealing with File Size Limitations:
- Choose a resolution that balances quality and file size, such as 720p for most screen recordings.
- Break longer recordings into shorter, more manageable segments. This helps with file size and makes the content easier for viewers to digest.
How to Edit and Enhance Your Screen Recordings
Once you’ve recorded your video with BombBomb, the next step is to polish it using editing tools to make it more engaging and professional. Editing your screen recordings can help clarify your message, remove unnecessary parts, and add elements that capture the viewer’s attention.
Editing your screen recordings doesn’t have to be complicated. BombBomb’s user-friendly tools allow you to easily trim, cut, and merge video clips to create a harmonious final product.
Trimming Screen Recordings
Often, you might find that your recording has unnecessary parts at the beginning or end. Trimming allows you to remove these segments.
For example, if you spent the first few seconds setting up your screen or the last few seconds fumbling to stop the recording, you can trim these parts to ensure your video starts and ends cleanly.
Stitching Video Segments
Sometimes, you may have multiple video segments that need to be combined into one coherent video. Stitching allows you to merge these segments. This is particularly useful if you record different parts of your content separately.
Here’s a simple process for editing with BombBomb:
- Access the Editing Tool: After recording, navigate to your BombBomb video library and select the video you want to edit.
- Trim Unnecessary Parts: Use the trimming tool to cut out the beginning and end segments that don’t add value to your video.
Stitch Video Segments: Combine multiple video clips if needed to create a single, cohesive video.
Bonus: Use the Screen Recorder Right Inside Your Gmail Inbox
If you’ve downloaded the BombBomb Google Chrome Extension, you’ll also have access to the BombBomb PowerWheel within your Gmail Inbox. Discover more about the PowerWheel in this post.
The PowerWheel Allows you to record a video in an email you’re sending on Gmail. Click on the “Compose” button. Then, in the email you’re composing, click the red record button in your PowerWheel. Press the “Screen Record” option on the bottom left corner of the next window to activate the screen recorder.
Then follow steps 5 and 6 above. Once your video is saved, your screen recording will be added to your email.
You can also press the “Record Screen” button below the “Compose” button in your Gmail inbox to launch the Screen Recorder. From there, you can record your screen recording, save it, set a thumbnail and CTA, and add it to an email.
Screen Recording Best Practices
Want to know the best practices to ensure your screen recording is successful? Here are our recommendations:
• Keep It Short and Simple: Ensure your screen recording lasts five minutes. This will make the information you share easier to digest, making your recipient more likely to retain everything you said.
• Be Prepared: Pull up all the sites and windows and have them ready to share before you launch the Screen Recorder. That way, you won’t waste time in your video trying to find what you need.
• Keep Your Video On: In the Screen Recorder, you can exit out of the window that shows your face while still recording your screen. Try not to do this, and keep your video on instead. You are providing value in this video. Let people associate that value with you!
• Be Aware of What Is On Your Screen: Make sure there isn’t any sensitive information on your screen before you start recording. As a rule of thumb, don’t use the Screen Recorder for any information that should not be in an email. Also, double-check that nothing on your screen could be offensive.
Always ensure there isn’t anything on your screen you don’t want people to see. Be aware!
• Pause Notifications: Temporarily turn off any notifications (from Google Calendar, Slack, etc.) you have set up on your computer to eliminate the possibility of distractions in the middle of your screen recording. That way, your recipients will be focused solely on you.
Screen Recording for Different Use Cases
Whether you deliver a presentation, conduct a training session, or provide customer support, recording your screen and yourself can create a more engaging and effective experience.
Screen Recording for Business Presentations and Training
Screen recordings are invaluable tools for business professionals who want to create effective presentations and training materials. They allow you to present information visually and engagingly, making it easier for colleagues and clients to understand and retain the material.
Recording yourself and your screen simultaneously creates a more engaging and personal experience for your audience. They can see your facial expressions and body language, which helps build a connection.
For example, in a training session, participants can see your screen as you navigate the training materials and your face as you explain each step. This ensures that participants can follow along with the visual content on your screen while hearing and seeing your explanations, making it easier to understand complex concepts.
Structuring Content:
- Plan your presentation by outlining key points. This helps keep your presentation focused and ensures you don’t miss any important information.
- Break down your presentation into smaller, manageable sections, making it easier for your audience to follow.
- Start each section with a brief overview to set the context and prepare your audience for the upcoming material.
Engaging Your Audience:
- Incorporate interactive elements such as polls, Q&A sessions, or calls to action to keep your audience engaged.
- Use your webcam to include a personal touch, allowing your audience to see your expressions and body language.
- Maintain a steady pace throughout your recording, avoiding rushing through the material, and take pauses to allow your audience to absorb the information.
Screen Recording for Customer Support
Customer support teams can use screen recordings to quickly and effectively resolve issues, providing customers with clear instructions and visual guidance. Recording yourself and your screen simultaneously can make these support videos more helpful and personal.
Recording yourself and your screen provides a more personalized support experience. Customers can see your face, making the interaction more human and engaging. This approach is particularly effective for troubleshooting, where you can record step-by-step guides to help customers resolve problems independently.
It also works well for product demonstrations, where you can show how to use specific features or products, helping customers understand the functionality and benefits of your offerings.
Ways to Use the Screen Recorder in Your Business
Now that you know the ins and outs of the Screen Recorder, you’re probably wondering how you can use it in your business. You can use it too.
Present Information
Any time someone cannot schedule a time to meet with you, this is the perfect opportunity to present information with a screen recording instead.
This can be a quick overview of the sales deck you want to show salespeople. For teachers, it can be a walkthrough of the lesson plans, like the video below.
Sharing complex information with the Screen Recorder offers clarity and enhances retention for your recipients. Ultimately, helping them helps you.
Offer a Demonstration
Want to help people better understand something? The Screen Recorder allows you to demonstrate whatever you must convey to your recipients.
For customer support, this could be guiding customers through resolving any tech or customer service issues they may be experiencing. Or, if you’re a salesperson, you can screen-record a short product demo to show prospects how your product or service will work for them…
You can also create pre-recorded evergreen demonstration videos on your Screen Recorder that you can use repeatedly for multiple recipients. That way, you don’t have to repeatedly type or record the same message.
These videos also provide a better experience for your recipient because they can watch and absorb the information on their own time and refer back to it if they forget something.
Get More Attention
To get someone to play your video, you need to intrigue them. The Screen Recorder offers you great opportunities to stand out and get someone’s attention.
Good ways to do this include screen recording a person’s LinkedIn profile or website. Why does this work? They see and recognize it daily, eliciting the curiosity to click play.
It’s similar to when someone says your name in a crowded room. You’re drawn to it because it is your name. So, the key here is to showcase something familiar to your recipients.
For example, a real estate agent may screen-record their prospective client’s house on Google Earth. That’s because they know their prospect will be drawn to seeing their home on the screen. See how it was done in the video below.
Using the Screen Recorder to get attention differentiates you and personalizes the experience for your recipients. It offers surprise and gets them invested in what you have to say. This is how you’ll increase the chances of your videos being played.
Check out this post for more guaranteed ways to get your videos played.
Want More Screen Recorder Training Tips?
This post has given you a crash course on the Screen Recorder, but if you want more training as you get started using it, we’ve got you covered!
Check out our webinar, “Screen Recorder Workshop: Best Practices + Examples,” led by BombBomb National Speaker Alicia Berruti and Client Enablement Manager Kevin Andrews.
They’ll provide even more tips, insights, and best practices for succeeding with the BombBomb Screen Recorder.
