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Face cam, placed after recording
Turn it on when recording, then move it, resize it, show it, or hide it later. The camera stays independent so the final composition remains editable.
Record naturally Edit selectively
A native macOS recorder for creators who need 4K quality without inheriting an entire video-editing suite.
Local-first · Native macOS · Original-quality sources
v0.1.0 · Alpha
Or via Homebrew:
Not notarized by Apple yet
Notarization costs $99 a year, and this project isn't paying it right now. Without it, macOS flags the app as unidentified on first launch, for both the direct download and the Homebrew install above.
The second command runs after install and clears that flag. Alternatively, right-click the app and choose Open.
It's a free, unsigned build, nothing more.
brew install --cask s41r4j/recordnow/recordnow
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Record Now.app"
recordnow.s41r4j.in · product walkthrough
Capture4K screen + system audio
Face CamSeparate source, reposition later
SelectionTime range or screen region
ExportH.264 / HEVC, up to 4K
Focused editSelection-based speed control with instant preview.
Intensity62%
Duration1.8 s
PreviewLive
Non-destructive edit · source remains unchanged
2× selected
Interactive preview
Change speed for only the part that needs it
Use the controls on the left. This preview is interactive and reflects the real idea behind Record Now: select a range or region, then apply the exact action that belongs there without turning the product into a heavy editor.
Selected time
Increase or reduce the pace of a chosen range while leaving the original source untouched.
Why it matters
Skip repetitive waiting, slow down a key explanation, and keep tutorials easier to watch.
Workflow
Select, preview, export. No unnecessary panel sprawl.
Demo
See it in action
A real recording, edited in Record Now: select the moment, apply what it needs, export.
Plays from YouTube when you press play. Watch on YouTube
Feature set
Minimal on the surface, serious where it counts
The point is not to become a full editor. The point is to cover the repetitive, boring work that screen recordings always need: cleanly, professionally, and without visual clutter.
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Selection-based speed control
Slow down a key step, skip repetitive waiting, or accelerate setup sections. Apply it only where needed instead of managing an overbuilt timeline.
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Zoom and highlight
Pull attention to a button, panel, terminal output, or cursor path with restrained, editable visual emphasis that feels deliberate, not flashy.
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Blur sensitive information
Blur passwords, tokens, email addresses, personal details, or internal data by selecting the area and time range. Keep the edit local and non-destructive.
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Text overlays and simple transitions
Add titles, labels, and callouts, then join moments together with restrained transitions that do not make the product feel gimmicky or over-designed.
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4K recording and export
Built for original high quality on macOS. Choose the name, folder, format, codec, resolution up to 4K, frame rate, and landscape or vertical in one export dialog, with the file size estimated up front.
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Music and voiceover, fitted to the moment
Drop in any audio file or record a voiceover while the video plays. Select a range first and it fits that range; speed edits leave music at its own tempo unless you choose otherwise.
The main interaction
Select once, decide what that moment needs
In most screen-recording tools, everything turns into manual editing. Record Now treats selection as the core action. First choose the exact moment or region. Then apply the right transformation.
ActionSpeedIncrease or reduce the pace of the selected range.
ActionZoomMagnify the area that should hold attention.
ActionBlurHide sensitive content only where it appears.
ActionHighlightGuide the eye using cursor and region emphasis.
ActionTextPlace labels, titles, or callouts with timing control.
ActionFace camShow, hide, move, or resize the camera at that point.
Workflow
Record → Select → Export
That is the product logic. Not twelve floating inspectors, not visual noise, not every possible editing control. Just the chain that screen-recording work actually wants.
Choose the inputs
Turn on screen capture, system audio, microphone, and face cam. Confirm quality settings and start recording in a native macOS flow.
Mark a moment or an area
Choose the time range or visible region that needs treatment. The interface stays focused and only exposes relevant actions.
Keep the result sharp
Preview the final composition, then export in a clean delivery format with support for original resolution and up to 4K output.
Automation
A headless CLI for scripts and AI agents
recordnow-cli reads and writes the exact same project files the app does, so a script or an AI agent can inspect notes, apply edits, and export, all from the command line, through the same validated logic the app itself uses.
- Install
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brew install s41r4j/recordnow/recordnow-cli - Run as
recordnow <command> project.rnproject- Covers
- Inspecting notes, applying and updating edits, exporting, and project settings, everything persisted in a project file.
- Does not cover
- Screen, camera, and microphone recording, live preview, and permission prompts stay in the GUI app (the Homebrew Cask), since macOS grants those only to a signed, launched application.
Quality
High quality in, high quality out
The screen, camera, microphone, and system audio are treated as proper source material. Edits remain non-destructive until export, which means more flexibility, cleaner output, and a workflow that feels professional without becoming bloated.
- Platform
- Native macOS application built for a fast, local workflow.
- Capture
- Screen, system audio, microphone, and face cam recorded with source fidelity in mind.
- Editing model
- Selection-based actions for speed, zoom, blur, highlight, text overlays, transitions, and camera changes.
- Export
- Original resolution or up to 4K, with modern codecs such as H.264 and HEVC.
4K
Not as a buzzword. As an expectation. Record Now is designed to preserve clarity while removing the repetitive editing work that normally slows tutorial and demo production down.
A recorder for creators who want a premium, minimal workflow, not another over-styled editor pretending to be simple.
Record Now
Focused recording, selective editing, native quality
Built for tutorials, demos, technical walkthroughs, and anyone who wants to ship content without drowning in repetitive editing work.
Or via Homebrew:
Not notarized by Apple yet
Notarization costs $99 a year, and this project isn't paying it right now. Without it, macOS flags the app as unidentified on first launch, for both the direct download and the Homebrew install above.
The second command runs after install and clears that flag. Alternatively, right-click the app and choose Open.
It's a free, unsigned build, nothing more.
brew install --cask s41r4j/recordnow/recordnow
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Record Now.app"