RecorderX

RecorderX is a Python-based screen recording tool designed to capture your screen activities with high efficiency and quality. Leveraging libraries like OpenCV, CustomTkinter, and PIL, RecorderX offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, allowing you to record your screen with minimal impact on system performance.

Features

• High-Quality Screen Recording: Capture your screen in high definition, ensuring clear and crisp video output.
• Real-Time Preview: Monitor the recording process through a real-time preview window.
• Custom Stop Key: Configure a custom key to stop the recording process, or use the default q key.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive GUI built with CustomTkinter, making it easy for users of all levels to operate.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before running RecorderX, ensure you have the following Python libraries installed:

• customtkinter
• numpy
• opencv-python
• Pillow
• pywin32

You can install these dependencies using pip:

pip install customtkinter numpy opencv-python Pillow pywin32

Running RecorderX

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/RecorderX.git
   cd RecorderX

2. Run the Application:

   python recorderx.py

3. Start Recording:

   • Upon launching RecorderX, a window will prompt you to enter the output file name (e.g., output.mp4).
   • You will also have the option to set a custom key to stop the recording.
   • Click the "Start Recording" button to begin capturing your screen.

4. Stop Recording:

   • Press the q key or your custom stop key in the preview window to stop recording.
   • The recorded video will be saved in the directory from which you ran the script.

How It Works

RecorderX utilizes the following components:

• CustomTkinter: Provides a modern, customizable GUI for the application.
• OpenCV (cv2): Handles video processing and saving the recorded screen as an MP4 file.
• PIL (ImageGrab): Captures the screen and converts it into an array for processing.
• Multithreading: Ensures the GUI remains responsive during the recording process.

Limitations

• Audio Recording: System audio capture is not supported in this version.
• Game Recording: While most desktop activities are captured smoothly, high-performance gaming may not be fully supported.

Contributing

Contributions to RecorderX are welcome! Here’s how you can contribute:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button on the RecorderX GitHub page to create your copy of the repository.
2. Create a New Branch: Before making changes, create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Implement Changes: Make your desired changes, ensuring they are well-tested and documented.
4. Submit a Pull Request: Once your changes are ready, push them to your forked repository and submit a pull request. Please include a detailed description of your changes and any relevant testing information.
5. Collaborate: Engage with the project maintainers during the review process to get your contributions merged.

Acknowledgments

• Programming Hero: Inspiration for the initial concept of the screen recording functionality.
• OpenCV, CustomTkinter, PIL: Key libraries that made the development of RecorderX possible.

Our Contributors

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