Cameras & capture
Display Capture
Capture a selected display.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Display Capture.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select Display Capture in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Display.
- Choose Capture Method.
- Set Capture Cursor.
- Use Force SDR when the captured HDR display appears washed out.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
Check the complete display in Preview before taking it to Program; everything visible on that display can appear in the show.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Capture Method | Choose how MCast captures the selected display. |
| Select a display to capture. | Select target. |
| Display | Choose the display to capture. |
| Capture Cursor | Include the mouse cursor in the screen capture. |
| Force SDR | Treat the captured display as SDR when HDR desktop output causes washed-out colors. |
| Save and Close | Save Screen Capture settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving changes. |
If something is wrong
If the wrong display appears, select Display again after monitor changes.
Stop or remove
Hide the source to stop showing its picture. Use its available playback/connection stop control when you need to stop the input itself. Remove the source item from the scene when it is no longer needed. Shared sources can still be used in other scenes.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Window Capture · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents