Can I record my screen 16:9 on MBA 13"?

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  1. RealityM, Jun 26, 2017

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    I use Camtasia to create screencast videos. An advantage of MBA 11" is the native 16:9 aspect ratio. I'm leaning toward the 13" so I'm wondering about this "aspect" of my decision. Thanks.
     
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  2. kohlson, Jun 26, 2017

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    You can set Camtasia to create the workspace at that ratio in the Project Settings. You can always set up your content to fit on screen within an actual area.
     
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  3. RealityM, Jun 27, 2017

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    When my MBP died I switched to a iMac 21.5 with an external monitor. It became so much easier to record Keynote presentations with the new setup. I recorded in slideshow mode fullscreen on the 21.5 while my current slide/next slide was on the external monitor.

    If I get a MBA 11 then can do it the same way. If I go with a MBA 13, recording full screen becomes more complicated. I realize that this is not brain surgery and it's been figured out before. I want to simplify my workflow and it feels like going to a 16:10 screen takes me a step backward.
     
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  4. flottenheimer, Jun 28, 2017
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    Yes you can. Use a utility such as SwitchRes X, Eye-Firendly, EasyRes or one of the many others to change to a 16:9 mode. Then use QuickTime (or Camtasia, I guess) or another dedicated screenrecording-app to record your screen.
    --- Post Merged, Jun 28, 2017 ---
    PS: Just tried out ResXtreme http://resxtreme.com - it is free, and perhaps not has user friendly as some of the others. But it works perfectly. It is running 1920x1080 (standard 16:9 HD) on my 15" MacBook Pro right now.
     
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