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I also make sure to turn off notifications, remove extraneous visuals (like the bookmark bar in the browser), etc.
I can't speak to Windows, but on a Mac, create an additional user specifically for screencasting. Set the wallpaper to something simple that looks nice, the resolution and aspect ratio, remove the clock from the corner (if it changes in the editing, it's distracting), and since it's not "you" it will keep you away from most notifications, unwanted bookmarks or autocompletions in the browser, etc.
You can also do away with most of the unneeded toolbar tchotchkes and dock apps too.
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I also set up some kind of sharing (Google Drive) with my screencasting user and my main user and before I start recording, I put all the resources I might need into the shared folder. It makes it easy to copy files back and forth if needed.
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I can't speak to Windows, but on a Mac, create an additional user specifically for screencasting. Set the wallpaper to something simple that looks nice, the resolution and aspect ratio, remove the clock from the corner (if it changes in the editing, it's distracting), and since it's not "you" it will keep you away from most notifications, unwanted bookmarks or autocompletions in the browser, etc.
You can also do away with most of the unneeded toolbar tchotchkes and dock apps too.
Yup, I know lots of people who do that! I find it's more of a pain if I'm recording something quick, but it's a solid option.
I also set up some kind of sharing (Google Drive) with my screencasting user and my main user and before I start recording, I put all the resources I might need into the shared folder. It makes it easy to copy files back and forth if needed.