Canvas Studio: Screen Recording on a MacBook Pro macOS Monterey

[jkoel1]

Hello-

I"m having trouble launching a screen recording on Canvas Studio.  I have had luck in the past but am finding that is no longer working.  I have also checked my privacy settings and they are all correct.  Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks! 

[nwilson7 · Accepted solution]

@jkoel1 Apple blocks the access of your browser to record your screen by default.  Here are the steps to fix (I use Google Chrome as my browser so the example is for giving Chrome access)

1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen
2. Choose "System Preferences" from the drop down menu
3. Select "Security and Privacy"
4. Select "Privacy" from the tabs at the top
5. Then select "Screen recording" from the left side menu
6. Check the box next to Google Chrome.

Hope this helps!

-Nick

[nwilson7 · Accepted solution]

@jkoel1 Apple blocks the access of your browser to record your screen by default.  Here are the steps to fix (I use Google Chrome as my browser so the example is for giving Chrome access)

1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen
2. Choose "System Preferences" from the drop down menu
3. Select "Security and Privacy"
4. Select "Privacy" from the tabs at the top
5. Then select "Screen recording" from the left side menu
6. Check the box next to Google Chrome.

Hope this helps!

-Nick

[blopes · Accepted solution]

Hi @jkoel1 ,

@nwilson7 gave some great information. I would just like to add that on step 6, you need to check "screen recording" as well. 

In addition to this. If that continues to give you issues. I would advise you to remove all screen recorder apps from your computer and re-install screencast-o-matic from Studio and re-install it. 

[CrissGrubbs]

I followed the steps and still get asked to download and install screencast-o-matic every time I try and launch screen capture.  It's a never-ending cycle.

[sam12212]

If you encounter problems with Canvas Studio, you can use this free online screen recording. The same is true, it is also easier to use.

[JulianDuggan]

QuickTime Player or Screenshot Toolbar is typically enough for basic Mac screen recording. But for more advanced functions like capturing system audio and microphone simultaneously, live editing, or lag-free recording, you may consider a professional screen-recording tool for Mac like DumpMedia Screen Recorder.