Set the frame rate, countdown and keyboard shortcuts

Change how smooth a recording is, how long the countdown runs, and whether Shoyu shows the shortcuts you press.

Open the options

The Recording options panel with Frame rate, Countdown and the Keyboard shortcuts switch.

In the Control Deck, click the options button beside Record. These choices apply to this recording.

OptionChoices
Frame rateStandard (30 fps), Smooth (60 fps, the default) or Match display (up to 120 fps).
CountdownOff, 3, 5 or 10 seconds. Your saved choice is marked Default.
Keyboard shortcutsShows shortcuts such as ⌘C in Playback. It never records typing.

Change the defaults

To change what every recording starts with, open Settings › Recording. There you can turn the countdown on or off, set its length from 1 to 10 seconds, and pick a default frame rate.

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