Do you have access to Zoom or Teams? You can have a meeting by yourself,
share your screen doing the tutorial, and record the meeting and download
the resulting recording as an MP4 then further edit it on your video editor
of choice. It can even do closed captioning for you.
How to download a recorded meeting:
https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067567
On Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 9:57 AM Hammer, Erich F <erich_at_albany.edu> wrote:
> I would have never guessed that VLC Media *Player* would be able to record
> something. Apparently, it can.
>
> Written directions seem easier to follow than videos:
> https://www.fonepaw.com/recorder/record-screen-and-video-with-vlc.html
>
> From that link:
> "VLC is unable to record the system sound. It is inconvenient for someone
> who would like to record a meeting, a lecture, or a live performance."
>
> In short, you will need a different product for your stated goal. I don't
> have sufficient knowledge in this area to offer assistance although we
> offer OBS studio (https://obsproject.com/) as an acceptable free option
> for students.
>
> Erich
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 17:15, Charles Meyer eloquently
> inscribed:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I want to create short videos on how to do some basic 3D printing.
> >
> > I can record the video with VLC Media Player but after watching 4 YT
> videos
> > none of what they suggested worked.
> >
> > Have you created screen captures of bit video and your own voice
> narrating
> > using VLC Media Player (Windows 11)?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Charles.
> >
> > Charlotte County Public Library
>
>
>
Received on Thu Jan 22 2026 - 10:42:26 EST