I third OBS, it has great customization and versatility.  It also has great video quality compared the other options available.

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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Andrew DeNicola
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 7:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Free Screen Recording software for Windows

I would definitely suggest OBS as a solution: it's open source and free, updated often, the file can be exported into many popular and open source formats for both internet and archival purposes, and the more you use it, the more tools you see it has.

Andrew DeNicola
Adult Services Librarian & Outreach Coordinator.
Culpeper County Library

On Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 10:25 PM Emily H. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I use OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), which is free and open source. 
> It was recommended to me by people who use Twitch for streaming video 
> games, but it's good for both streaming and recording.
>
> Emily Horner
> Library Services Manager
> Marshalltown Community College
>
> On Sun, Dec 5, 2021 at 5:08 PM charles meyer <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi my esteemed listmates,
> >
> > I'm trying to record steps taken in a video editing software using a
> video
> > screen recording software.
> >
> > The Windows 10 Game X screen recording software hasn't worked.
> >
> > I was reading about Screenrec but has anyone used that application?
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Charles.
> >
>