> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hologram.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hologram.xyz/tutorials/video-recording.md).

# Video Recording

Create short clips or memes as your PFPs, in a few clicks!

## MacOS Desktop Audio Capture

In order to capture desktop audio on macOS, you will require additional software. We recommend BlackHole for its popularity among OBS users.

### BlackHole

BlackHole by existential audio can be used to record macOS desktop audio. It must be set up manually does not support per-application audio capture.

1. [Download BlackHole 16ch](https://existential.audio/blackhole/) and run the installer
2. After you have installed BlackHole 16ch, open the Audio MIDI Setup application

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3. Click on the + button at the lower-left of the window, and then "Create Multi-Output Device"

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4. **Uncheck** BlackHole 16ch in the list to the right. Check **one** device from which you want to hear audio.

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5. **Re-check** BlackHole 16ch. Make sure the device you selected in step 5 is set as the Master Device at the top of the window. Close Audio MIDI Setup

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6. In System Preferences, click on Sound

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7. Click on Output, then click on the Multi-Output Device you created![](https://272708523-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5Lj4VxGQwhiRJu4KJkWZ%2Fuploads%2FGoosKYAyVmDXCTnX8dR0%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cce98afd-41b6-41e7-ba61-f7d330e4964f)
8. In Hologram Studio view, ensure audio option is set as "Microphone"<img src="https://272708523-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5Lj4VxGQwhiRJu4KJkWZ%2Fuploads%2Fa4Wnn3AiUQcefGxnRWIP%2FScreenshot%202022-12-14%20at%2010.03.03%20AM.png?alt=media&amp;token=defe186c-01ea-4af6-b1bd-3deb992cc096" alt="" data-size="original">
9. In Hologram Settings window, change the audio input device to BlackHole 16ch![](https://272708523-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5Lj4VxGQwhiRJu4KJkWZ%2Fuploads%2FwXwAfjv0ATxzskNkz3jV%2FScreenshot%202022-12-14%20at%2010.04.43%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=287fa2a4-0e48-4eb8-8563-f602f92385e2)