Smart Screen Recorder Pro

As technology caught ground, not only did it become complex, but also very diverse. This means it’s pretty difficult to be a master in everything, let’s say, computer applications. Tutorials were quickly looked up, especially since not all programs include a help file. If you want to show someone your screen activity, then Smart Screen Recorder Pro might be just the thing you need.

Simple installation and intuitive interface

A short and uneventful setup process makes sure all files needed for the program to run are perfectly distributed throughout your operating system. The main window is pretty compact, yet highly intuitive to let anyone, regardless of any kind of computer experience, to take advantage of its features.
Two sections and five buttons are all you need to quickly get a simple screen recording. Capture regions represent one of the main advantages, because there is little to no need for post-processing or cropping once the video is recorded.

A few clever capture methods

Needless to say that the full screen region records everything you see. However, corners and edges of the screen are fitted with resize bars, letting you cleverly define a custom area and move it around as you please. This quickly switches the capture method to custom area.
Another method is to grab activity for a single window. Clicking this option turns your cursor into a crosshair, with which to target a window. Every element you place the cursor over gets highlighted so you know exactly what is recorded.
Recording is done in motion or fixed. In other words, the application is capable of grabbing both video recordings, as well as screenshots. Accessing the options menu lets you set destination folders, for an easier approach on the situation.

Impressive array of quality settings

In terms of file support, there’s little left to be desired. Besides the already abundant list of preset quality options, the application gives you full control over video and audio codecs in order to create custom profile settings. The only missing format is GIF, which would have greatly come in handy.
Moreover, the system tray is populated with one more icon that belongs to this application. Right-clicking it lets you quickly start and stop sessions. It might not seem like much, but it’s the only place that indicates hotkey support (F9 - start, F10 - stop). Sadly, button configuration is standard and can’t be changed.

A few last words

On an ending note, Smart Screen Recorder Pro is one of the tools to look up when in need of quick and easy screen recording. The lack of an integrated scheduler and little flexibility in controls do have a negative impact. However, the highly-intuitive design, various recording methods, as well as the stunning array of customizable quality settings make this product achieve its purpose.