Quick Start

Record your first video in under 5 minutes. No configuration required — EasySpecy works great with default settings.

Step 1: Launch EasySpecy

Open EasySpecy from your Start Menu (Windows), Applications folder (macOS), or app launcher (Linux).

You should see the main dashboard with:

• Sidebar on the left with navigation
• "NEW RECORDING" button (green)
• Status indicator showing "System Ready" with a green dot

Step 2: Choose Your Capture Area

Full Screen (Default)

Click "NEW RECORDING" to start recording your entire primary screen immediately.

Region Select

1. Click the region select icon in the toolbar (or press Ctrl+Shift+E)
2. Click and drag to select a rectangular area
3. Release to confirm — EasySpecy will only record that region

Window Capture

1. Click the window picker icon
2. Select the window you want to record
3. EasySpecy will track that window even if you move it

Step 3: Start Recording

Click "NEW RECORDING" or press the default hotkey:

Action	Hotkey
Start	Ctrl+Shift+R
Stop	Ctrl+Shift+S
Pause	Ctrl+Shift+P

When recording starts:

• The status indicator turns red and pulses
• A timer appears showing recording duration
• The app minimizes to system tray (optional)

Step 4: Do Your Thing

Record whatever you need:

• Software tutorials
• Bug demonstrations
• Game footage
• Presentations
• Anything on your screen!

Pro tip: EasySpecy runs in the background. You can minimize or close the window — recording continues until you stop it.

Step 5: Stop and Save

Press Ctrl+Shift+S or click Stop in the system tray.

EasySpecy instantly saves your recording as an MP4 file to your configured output directory:

• Windows: C:\Users\<You>\Videos\EasySpecy\
• macOS: /Users/<You>/Movies/EasySpecy/
• Linux: /home/<You>/Videos/EasySpecy/

The file is named with a timestamp: easyspecy_2026-06-03_17-30-45.mp4

Step 6: Review Your Recording

Open the saved MP4 file in any video player:

• Windows: Movies & TV, VLC, MPC-HC
• macOS: QuickTime, IINA, VLC
• Linux: VLC, MPV, Celluloid

You should see:

• Screen: High-fidelity screen capture
• Cursor: Custom cursor theme (if enabled)
• Trail: Spline-smoothed cursor trail (if enabled)
• Audio: Microphone and system audio (if enabled)

What's Next?

Now that you've recorded your first video, explore EasySpecy's powerful features:

Enable Auto-Zoom

Automatically zoom toward your clicks for cinematic effect:

1. Go to Settings → Effects
2. Enable Auto-Zoom
3. Adjust zoom level and duration

Add Cursor Trails

Make your cursor more visible with smooth trails:

1. Go to Settings → Cursor
2. Enable Cursor Trail
3. Choose trail length, color, and thickness

Record Audio

Add microphone or system audio:

1. Go to Settings → Audio
2. Enable Microphone or System Audio
3. Adjust levels and noise reduction

Add Webcam Overlay

Picture-in-picture webcam for personal touch:

1. Go to Settings → Webcam
2. Enable Webcam Overlay
3. Position and resize the overlay

Common Workflows

Tutorial Recording

1. Region select your application window
2. Enable microphone for narration
3. Enable auto-zoom for click emphasis
4. Record your tutorial
5. Review and upload to YouTube

Bug Report

1. Window capture the affected application
2. Disable audio (not needed)
3. Reproduce the bug
4. Stop recording
5. Attach MP4 to issue report

Game Footage

1. Full screen capture
2. Enable system audio for game sound
3. Set quality to 1080p 60fps
4. Record gameplay
5. Edit or upload

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Recording is choppy	Lower FPS or resolution in Settings → Video
No audio in output	Check audio device selection in Settings → Audio
File size too large	Reduce quality or enable hardware encoding
Cursor not visible	Enable cursor effects in Settings → Cursor
Auto-zoom not working	Feature is in development (Phase 3)

Tips & Tricks

• Minimize to tray: EasySpecy continues recording even if you close the window
• Pause mid-recording: Use Ctrl+Shift+P to pause, then resume
• Quick review: Click the file path in the dashboard to open the folder
• Custom hotkeys: Change default hotkeys in Settings → Hotkeys
• Output directory: Change where recordings are saved in Settings → General

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