Recovering screen recording after unexpected MacBook Air M5 shutdown

Dear Apple Support Team,

I am writing to request your assistance in recovering an important screen recording from my MacBook Air M5.

I was attending an online class and recording my screen using my MacBook. The recording was definitely in progress. However, due to unexpected guests arriving at my home, I had to shut down my MacBook in a hurry. Unfortunately, I cannot remember whether I stopped the screen recording before shutting down the laptop.

Later, when I tried to find the recorded video, I could not locate it anywhere on my MacBook.

I have already checked the Desktop, Downloads, Documents, Recent Files, and other possible locations, including QuickTime's AutoRecovery folder, but I have not been able to find the recording.

This was an important educational session, and losing the recording would be very disappointing.

I would appreciate your assistance with the following questions:

1. What happens to an ongoing screen recording when the MacBook is shut down without manually stopping the recording?
2. Is the recorded portion automatically saved, or can it remain in a temporary or unsaved location?
3. Is there any way to recover an incomplete or unsaved screen recording?
4. Are there any additional recovery locations, diagnostic tools, or procedures that Apple Support can recommend?

I would be grateful if your technical support team could guide me through the recovery process. I would also appreciate clarification on how macOS handles interrupted screen recordings.

Device: MacBook Air M5

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Sk. Rajibul Islam