Sometimes memorizing the entire presentation is difficult! This is where notes come in handy!
What is annoying on many screen-recording solutions is that your recording notes are visible on the screen while you film your presentation. We have in this article set up some examples on how you can record meanwhile having notes open even if you only record from a single screen!
How MailVideo’s notes function works
MailVideo makes it easy for you to use notes while recording your video. You can access the notes feature directly within the recording dialog. Here’s how:
Accessing notes in the recording dialog
When you’re ready to start recording a video on MailVideo, simply click the “Notes” button located at the top of the recording dialog. This will open up a notes panel where you can type or paste your notes for reference during the recording.
Saving notes as templates
MailVideo allows you to save your notes as templates for future use on other videos. This can save you time and help maintain consistency across multiple recordings. To save your notes as a template, click the “New Template” button within the notes dialog. You can access your saved templates at any time when using the notes feature.
Using AI assistance for your notes
For an even more seamless note-taking experience, MailVideo offers AI assistance to help you with your notes. Simply click “Ctrl+Space” on your keyboard while being in the notes dialog, and the AI will help you generate content or suggestions based on your input. This feature can help you create more effective and engaging notes for your video recordings.
Recording with notes on a single screen
When you are recording your online presentation on a single computer screen, you can:
- Select the presentation to be recorded in a tab
- Keep your notes in the presenter mode on for example Google Slides presentations
- Use MailVideo’s built-in notes feature for easy access to your script
See in detail how to set up your screen for this in our How to record presentations guide.
Best practices for using notes while recording
- Keep notes concise: Write bullet points rather than full sentences to maintain natural speech
- Practice beforehand: Familiarize yourself with your notes before recording
- Use large fonts: Make sure your notes are easy to read at a glance
- Organize by sections: Structure your notes to match your video flow
- Save as templates: Create note templates for recurring video types
- Use AI assistance: Leverage the AI feature to improve your notes quality
- Test your setup: Make sure you can easily see your notes while recording
Tips for natural delivery
- Don’t read verbatim: Use notes as prompts, not scripts
- Maintain eye contact: Look at the camera, not constantly at your notes
- Practice transitions: Know how to move smoothly between note sections
- Use familiar language: Write notes in your own speaking style
- Include timing cues: Add notes about when to pause or emphasize points
The notes feature in MailVideo is designed to help you deliver confident, well-structured videos while maintaining a natural presentation style.