Wanna be a Big Shot iPhone Filmmaker? How to Screen Record on Your iPhone 12 (Because Let's Face It, Regular Videos Are So Last Season)
Feeling fancy and want to show off your iPhone skills? We all know regular videos are so yesterday, but screen recording? Now that's where it's at. Sharing that epic win on your favorite game? Creating a hilarious tutorial no one asked for? You, my friend, need to master the art of screen recording. Luckily for you, it's easier than saying "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" ten times fast (although that would be a very impressive feat).
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| How To Screen Record From Iphone 12 |
Step 1: Become One with the Control Center
First things first, you gotta get your iPhone ready to roll. We need to grant access to the almighty Screen Recording feature. Here's the plan:
- Channel your inner detective: Grab your iPhone and head to Settings.
- Mission: Control Center: Look for Control Center and tap on it. This is where the magic happens.
Pro Tip: Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? Don't worry, we've all been there. Just take a deep breath and scroll through slowly.
Step 2: Unleash the Recording Beast (But Not Literally)
Now that you're in Control Center central, it's time to find the hidden gem: Screen Recording.
Tip: Skim only after you’ve read fully once.
- Swipe Right: See all those little icons? Those are your control center buddies. You're looking for a circle icon with another circle inside it.
- Add to the Party: If you don't see it readily available, don't panic! Scroll down to More Controls and find Screen Recording. Tap the green plus sign next to it and BAM! It's ready to unleash its recording fury.
Attention! Important Announcement!: Congrats, you've just become a Control Center master! Feel free to do a little victory dance, we won't judge.
Step 3: Lights, Camera, Action! (Except Without the Lights or Camera, Because It's Screen Recording)
Now you're ready to be a screen recording superstar! Here's how to get that sweet, sweet footage:
- Slide Down: Open Control Center with a simple swipe down from the top right corner of your screen.
- Hit the Record Button: See that fancy new Screen Recording icon? Give it a tap! Bonus points for yelling "Action!" like a real director (although your phone might give you a weird look).
- The Countdown Begins: There will be a dramatic three-second countdown to suspensefully build up the moment.
Wait! There's More! Did you know you can also record with audio? Hold down the Screen Recording icon for a secret menu and tap the microphone icon to narrate your masterpiece.
Tip: Break it down — section by section.
Step 4: You're the Director, You Call the Shots (Unless Your Battery Dies)
Once you're rolling, you're in the director's chair, baby! Film that winning streak, show off those mad editing skills, or create a tutorial so confusing it becomes a masterpiece of internet weirdness. The possibilities are endless!
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How to Stop This Glorious Recording: There are two ways to end your screen recording reign:
- Tap the red bar at the top of the screen, then tap "Stop."
- Open Control Center again and tap the Screen Recording icon.
And Poof! Your recording is complete and safely stored in your Photos app. Feel free to edit it, share it, or use it to blackmail your friends into watching your cat videos (we all have them).
QuickTip: Pause after each section to reflect.
FAQ: Because Even Screen Recording Ninjas Need Help Sometimes
How to find my recording? Your screen recording will be saved in your Photos app, just like any other photo or video.
How to record with no microphone audio? Just tap the Screen Recording icon normally. The three-second countdown will confirm you're not recording audio.
How to record with microphone audio? Hold down the Screen Recording icon and tap the microphone icon before tapping "Start Recording."
QuickTip: Focus more on the ‘how’ than the ‘what’.
How to edit my screen recording? You can edit your screen recording just like any other video in your Photos app.
How to impress everyone with my screen recording skills? Be creative, have fun, and maybe avoid filming your embarrassing notification history (we've all been there).
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