We're excited to announce a powerful new feature for the Live Aware Desktop Recorder: the Capture Controls Toolbar! We've listened to your feedback and developed this intuitive overlay to give you more control over your recording and livestreaming workflow. Now, managing your captures is easier and more seamless than ever before.

What is the Capture Controls Toolbar?

The Capture Controls Toolbar is an optional overlay that appears on your screen during both livestreams and local recordings. When enabled, it provides quick access to essential controls, putting everything you need right at your fingertips.

Key Features:

• Microphone Control: Mute and unmute your microphone with a single click. Clear visual feedback, including a waveform that animates with your voice, keeps you informed of your mic status.

• Stop Capture: End your recording or livestream instantly with the prominent stop button.

• Quick Slice: Mark important moments in your video with a single click for easy review later.

• Minimize/Hide Toolbar: Minimize the toolbar for a compact view or hide it entirely to eliminate distractions. You can also toggle the toolbar on or off from Advanced Settings.

• Capture Duration: Keep track of your recording time with the real-time duration display.

• Repositionable: Drag and drop the toolbar anywhere on your screen for optimal placement.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Control: Easily manage your capture settings without interrupting your flow.

• Improved Efficiency: Quickly access essential controls and mark key moments, saving you time in post-production.

• Reduced Distractions: Minimize or hide the toolbar to maintain focus on your game or application.

How to Enable It:

The Capture Controls Toolbar is available now in the latest update of the Live Aware Desktop Recorder for Windows (1.10.0). You’ll be prompted to auto-update to this version the next time you launch your Recorder. After updating, you can enable the Capture Controls Toolbar in Advanced Settings.

We Want Your Feedback!

We're committed to making Live Aware the best tool for game developers and playtesters. Let us know what you think of the new Capture Controls Toolbar! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us to improve and refine the feature. Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us in Discord, Slack, or email us directly.