How to record Skype video direct to MP4

VodBurner has a range of features including inbuilt editing to produce a high quality Skype video production.  We understand that sometimes you might want to record a quick Skype video (to make a side by side video recording without the need to edit the video).  Here is how you can record direct to MP4 with VodBurner.

To enable “Direct to MP4” mode in VodBurner, follow these steps:

1. In VodBurner, go to the Options tab, and click the Configure button (shown below):

   

2. In the VodBurner Options dialog, click the Recording tab:

   

3. Click ‘Direct to MP4’ and click OK.

Advantages of Direct to MP4 mode:

– Saves on disk space (no large raw recording files)
– Saves on time (no time in waiting for the Post-Production Console to prepare for editing)

Disadvantages of Direct to MP4 mode:

– No editing (video files can’t be edited within VodBurner but you can edit them in a video editing app of your choice)
– Lower quality (best results require Intel 2nd Gen i3/i5/i7 CPU or later)

Let us know how you go with VodBurner’s Direct to MP4 mode.  If you have any questions, hit us up on the Contact Us link.