First few seconds of screen recordings are getting cut out

Hey there RaviC01,

To help isolate the issue, can you try testing to see if this happens in multiple apps/screens or only when using a specific application?

You can start in safe mode on your Mac to test if the issue is possibly related to start up or software issues. Use the steps below to start in safe mode, then test for any issues:

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1. Shut down your Mac.

2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.

3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”

4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

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1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.

2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac. 

3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window.

How to use safe mode on your Mac

Feel free to reply with more details for continued help.

Take care!

Thanks for trying safe mode and getting back to us RaviC01, it’s appreciated.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support -- Since the issue also happens in safe mode, according to this article, you’ll need to reinstall the macOS.

Here’s how: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support. While it’s not a requirement mentioned in this article, we always recommend creating a fresh backup to keep your information safe: Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

Once the process has finished, test the issue again.

Feel free to get back to us with any questions or problems you may have.

All the best.

RaviC01,

Thanks for verifying that for us. At the time, we suggest you update to macOS Ventura 13.1. If this issue is related to the software, completing this step could correct the behavior:

Use Software Update

Before installing new software, it's a good idea to back up your Mac.

1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen:

• Choose System Settings. Then click General in the sidebar, and Software Update on the right.
• Or choose System Preferences. Then click Software Update.

2. If Software Update finds new software, click the Update Now or Upgrade Now button to install it.

3. Enter your administrator password, if asked. During installation, your Mac might restart, and you might see a progress bar or blank screen several times.

If Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then no new software is currently available for your Mac model. Software Update shows only updates and upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.

More details here: Update macOS on Mac

If you need further assistance, we suggest that you reach out to Apple Support directly. You can follow this link to connect with them: Get Support

Best regards.

Hey RaviC01,

Not all software, but software that has changes made during incremental updates will be updated. Jumping back a bit, how are you going about creating your screen recordings? For example, are you using the Screenshot toolbar, or are you opening QuickTime Player and creating the screen recording from there? If you haven't tried with the toolbar as of yet, learn How to record the screen on your Mac here and give it a try to see if there is a difference in the behavior if you try both methods.

Be well.

The screen recording starts after 3 seconds for u to get ready