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VLC is full of powerful features, including the ability to record your desktop.
Weve already coveredtranscoding (saving media to a file) with VLCandstreaming with VLC.
tap the Capture gear tab and select Desktop from the Capture mode box.
The default frame rate is one frame per second, which wont appear very smooth.
Youll probably want to increase the frame rate.
After youre happy with the frame rate, smack the Convert / Save button.
Set a destination file in the Destination section.
To adjust the resolution and video codec, poke the edit button to the right of the Profile box.
you could also select a profile from the profile box and use it as-is, without editing it.
Change the resolution by clicking over to the Video codec tab and using the options in the Resolution section.
For example, you could use half your desktops resolution by typing 0.5 into the Scale box.
After specifying your options, tap the Save button and tap the Start button.
VLC will inform you that its “streaming” your desktop to a file.
Use your box normally and VLC will record your desktop.
When youre done, smack the Stop button.
Open your saved file to view the video of your desktop.
In the Destination Setup section, select a streaming method from the dropdown box and click Add.
you’ve got the option to also control transcoding and other options from here.
Consult ourguide to streaming with VLCfor more information on connecting to the stream from another computer.
hit the Stream button and you may be prompted to give VLC access through your firewall.
Check out ourguide to port-forwardingfor more information on forwarding ports.
Making Video Smoother & Reducing Bandwidth Usage.
For smoother video, you might also try lowering your screens resolution.
Dont forget the controls in VLC transcoding the video so that its smaller will reduce bandwidth.
