How can I record computer screen on my mac with sound?

You can use the Screenshot app (launched by pressing Shift-Command-5) to record computer screen on mac.

Here is the process for recording computer screen on mac:

1. Press Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot toolbar (or open QuickTime Player and go to File > New Screen Recording).

2.Choose to record the entire screen, a selected window, or drag to select a fixed portion of the screen.

3.In "Options," select your microphone and choose where to save the file.

4.Click "Record" to start, and click the stop button in the menu bar or press Command-Control-Esc when done.

For your requirements, a practical starting point is to use your Mac's built-in screen recorder and then edit the recording in iMovie.

Before recording, decide the dimensions you want for the finished video and keep the application or window you are demonstrating within that recording area. This helps maintain a consistent format across your tutorials.

Press Shift-Command-5, choose Record Selected Portion, and adjust the recording frame to the area you want to capture. 

Under Options, select your microphone to record your narration. 

You can also choose where the recording is saved and set a recording timer.

Apple’s current instructions are here: How to record the screen on Mac. In macOS Tahoe, the Screenshot toolbar also includes the option to record a selected window.

When you finish recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar or press Command-Control-Esc. The recording can then be opened in iMovie for editing. 

In iMovie, you can trim the recording and add explanatory text directly over the video. Apple’s instructions are here: Add titles in iMovie on Mac. 

You can also use iMovie's picture-in-picture overlay feature to place another visual element over the screen recording; this may be useful when adding a logo, depending on how you want the logo to appear. (Apple Support)

If you prefer to record and edit within one application, Screen Studio and ScreenFlow are alternatives you can investigate. 

Before choosing either, verify that its current version supports your preferred recording dimensions, microphone recording, text overlays, logo overlays, and any other audio you need to capture.

One final point is to distinguish between your microphone narration and audio produced by applications on your Mac. 

If your tutorial only requires your voice, selecting your microphone in the Screenshot options addresses that requirement. If you also need application or system audio, confirm the recording capabilities and setup required by the software you choose.

For your stated requirements, the overall workflow is therefore: choose your intended video dimensions, record a selected screen area with your narration, edit the recording, add text and your logo, and export the finished video.

Let's talk about the question of how to record computer screen on mac. vidcapture is exactly what I'd use for this if you're comfortable with the command line.

You install it with cargo install vidcapture, but you'll also need to install ffmpeg and BlackHole for system audio (brew install ffmpeg blackhole-2ch) and do a one-time Audio MIDI Setup .

Once it's set up, to record computer screen on mac, you just run:

vidcapture start

Then press s to stop when you're done. It saves an MP4 right there. No GUI, no fuss. You can even cut out a section later without re-encoding:

vidcapture cut myvideo.mp4 --from 10s --to 25s

this is the method I use:

to record the mac's internal sound with quicktime (or also “shift-command-5”) you need additional software. i use the free BlackHole Virtual Audio Driver. then you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" in the recording options instead of "Built-in Microphone."

you will also need to set up a multi-output device in your audio MIDI setup utility to be able to both hear and record the internal audio at the same time.

to set up a multi-output device:

Open Audio MIDI Setup: (found in /Applications/Utilities)

hit the '+' button in the bottom left corner and select "Create Multi Output Device"

then in the panel that appears on the right, in the Multi-Output Device tab, select "Built-in Output" AND "BlackHole 2ch". (and, if you want, any of your other connected devices.)

once you do that, (and BEFORE recording) you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" or "Multi-Output Device" in your menubar "sound options". 

to both hear the speakers and record the audio at the same time, choose "Multi-Output Device". before choosing multi-out, set the internal speakers' volume to a comfortable level first. you cannot control the volume once you are in multi-out mode.

then to add your text afterwards, you can use iMovie.

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Since you mentioned you're new to Mac and need to record computer screen on mac with internal sound for a tutorial, OBS Studio is a great technical option.

For consistent video, go to OBS Settings > Video and set the Common FPS Values to 30 or 60 instead of using a variable rate.

OBS can record computer screen on mac without extra drivers in many newer builds using the macOS Screen Capture source . If you run into issues, you might need to install a free virtual audio driver

You can record internal audio on your Mac, but your Mac cannot natively record its own sound output, it can only capture sound from the internal or an agttached microphone during screen recording.

To capture the Mac's audio output, you need a virtual audio driver (for example, the free BlackHole) to route the sound into your screen recorder.

Step 1: Install a Virtual Audio Driver

• Download and install BlackHole 2ch (or another one, like LitLink)
• Restart your Mac if prompted during installation.

Step 2: Set Up Audio MIDI Devices

• Press Command + Space, type Audio MIDI Setup, and open the app.
• Click the + icon in the bottom-left corner and select Create Multi-Output Device.
• Check the boxes for BlackHole 2ch and your default MacBook Speakers (or headphones).
• Click the + icon again and select Create Aggregate Device.
• Check the box for BlackHole 2ch (and check your microphone if you also want to speak during the recording).

Step 3: Route Your Mac's Output

• Open System Settings and go to Sound.
• Click on Output and select your newly created Multi-Output Device.
• (Note: This sends sound to BlackHole for recording while still letting you hear it through your speakers).

Step 4: Record with QuickTime Player

• Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the built-in screenshot and recording toolbar.
• Click Options.
• Under the Microphone section, select BlackHole 2ch (or your Aggregate Device if using a mic too).
• Start your screen recording.
• When finished, remember to return to System Settings > Sound > Output and change your output back to your default speakers

More info:

Change the sound input settings on Mac – Apple Support

Set up MIDI devices using Audio MIDI Setup on Mac – Apple Support