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This extension simplifies the use of the video recording function integrated in gnome shell, allows quickly to change the various settings of the desktop recording.
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781
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2013-06-29
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2020-05-06
About EasyScreenCast/EasyScreenCast
EasyScreenCast is a GNOME Shell extension that enhances the built-in screen recording functionality integrated into GNOME Shell. It provides a convenient interface to quickly adjust various settings and configure desktop recording options without needing to use command-line tools or more complex recording software.
The extension adds several key features beyond GNOME's default screenshot and screencast UI, including the ability to include audio from the system or a microphone, capture video from a webcam alongside the desktop recording, and choose from multiple quality settings and output formats for the resulting video file. It supports various codecs and containers including H.264, Theora, VP8, VP9, and formats like MP4, MKV, and WebM. The project requires GNOME Shell 45 and various GStreamer plugins to function.
EasyScreenCast is positioned as a lightweight, quick-access solution for basic screencasting needs. The developers acknowledge that GNOME Shell 42 and later include a built-in recording UI accessible via Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R, and they recommend OBS Studio for users needing more sophisticated recording capabilities. The extension is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License and can be installed through multiple methods including the GNOME extensions website, system package managers, or directly from the GitHub repository.