How to Record ShadowPlay on Different Monitors
ShadowPlay is a powerful game recording and streaming tool developed by NVIDIA. It allows users to capture their gameplay with ease and share it with others. However, if you are using multiple monitors, you might want to record ShadowPlay on a specific monitor. In this article, I will guide you through the process of recording ShadowPlay on different monitors step by step.
Understanding ShadowPlay and Monitors
Before we dive into the recording process, let’s understand a bit about ShadowPlay and how monitors work together with it.
ShadowPlay is a feature available on NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards. It allows you to record your gameplay in real-time without affecting your performance. You can record your gameplay in 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second (fps) or 4K resolution at 30 fps, depending on your graphics card’s capabilities.
When it comes to monitors, you can connect multiple monitors to your PC. Each monitor can display different content, and you can set them up in various configurations, such as extended desktop or clone mode.
Setting Up Your Monitors
Before you start recording ShadowPlay on a specific monitor, you need to set up your monitors correctly.
1. Connect your monitors to your PC using HDMI, DisplayPort, or DVI cables.
2. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “NVIDIA Control Panel” from the context menu.
3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, go to the “Multiple Displays” section.
4. Choose the “Detect Displays” option to automatically detect your connected monitors.
5. Once your monitors are detected, you can configure them as per your preference. You can set them up in extended desktop mode or clone mode.
Recording ShadowPlay on a Specific Monitor
Now that your monitors are set up, let’s move on to recording ShadowPlay on a specific monitor.
1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “NVIDIA Control Panel” from the context menu.
2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, go to the “Game Settings” section.
3. Click on the “Manage Game Settings” option.
4. In the “Manage Game Settings” window, you will see a list of installed games. Find the game you want to record and click on the “Set up” button next to it.
5. In the “Game Recording” tab, you can configure the recording settings. Select the desired resolution, frame rate, and recording quality.
6. In the “Game Capture Monitor” section, you can choose the monitor on which you want to record ShadowPlay. Select the monitor from the dropdown list.
7. Click on the “Apply” button to save your settings.
Recording Gameplay on the Chosen Monitor
Now that you have configured ShadowPlay to record on a specific monitor, you can start recording your gameplay.
1. Launch the game you want to record.
2. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “NVIDIA Control Panel” from the context menu.
3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, go to the “Game Settings” section.
4. Click on the “ShadowPlay” option.
5. In the “ShadowPlay” window, you will see three recording modes: “ShadowPlay”, “ShadowPlay Overlay”, and “ShadowPlay Instant Mix”. Choose the recording mode you prefer.
6. Click on the “Start Recording” button to begin recording your gameplay.
7. When you are done recording, click on the “Stop Recording” button to stop the recording.
Editing and Sharing Your Recording
Once you have recorded your gameplay, you can edit and share it with others.
1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “NVIDIA Control Panel” from the context menu.
2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, go to the “Game Settings” section.
3. Click on the “ShadowPlay” option.
4. In the “ShadowPlay” window, click on the “Manage” button next to the recording you want to edit.
5. You will be taken to the “NVIDIA GeForce Experience” website, where you can edit and share your recording.
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