Limelight
What is Screen Recording?
Screen recording is the process of capturing everything shown on your display as a video file, often with audio, so it can be saved and shared.
Screen recording is the act of capturing the contents of a computer or device screen as a video. Recordings can include system audio, microphone narration, or both. People record their screens to make tutorials, file bug reports, save video calls, demonstrate features, and archive on-screen activity. On macOS, built-in options include QuickTime Player and the Screenshot toolbar (⇧⌘5), while OBS, Screen Studio, and ScreenFlow add more control.
Screen recording is distinct from a screenshot, which captures a single still frame, and from screen sharing, which streams the screen live without necessarily saving a file. The output of a recording is a reusable video the creator can edit, trim, and distribute later. Good recordings often emphasize the cursor and key actions so the audience can follow along.
Limelight is not a screen recorder and does not capture or save video. It is a macOS menu-bar overlay that works alongside whatever recorder you choose. During recording, Limelight layers a cursor spotlight, an on-screen keystroke display, and freehand annotations onto the screen, so those cues are visible in the recorded file. Nothing is recorded or uploaded by Limelight itself.
Why Limelight
- ▸Screen recording captures your display as a saved video, optionally with audio.
- ▸It differs from a screenshot (one frame) and screen sharing (live stream).
- ▸macOS includes QuickTime and the ⇧⌘5 Screenshot toolbar for recording.
- ▸Limelight is an overlay that adds cursor spotlight, keystrokes, and drawing during a recording — it captures nothing.
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FAQ
- Is Limelight a screen recorder?
- No. Limelight is an on-screen overlay. It runs on top of your recorder of choice and does not capture, save, or upload any video.
- Can I use Limelight with QuickTime or OBS?
- Yes. Run your recorder as usual and keep Limelight active to add a cursor spotlight, keystroke display, and freehand drawing that appear in the final recording.