Garras_Web
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Hey everyone!
I recently had a need for a full-screen visual indicator for when I'm recording, and after a bit of trial and error, I managed to put together a script that displays a red bar across the screen with the word "RECORDING" centered in bold text.
The best part?
It’s toggleable with a simple keyboard shortcut! I figured this might be useful to others, so here’s the full script and setup instructions.
Script (dropbox Link)- https://tinyurl.com/yb82du7m
I recently had a need for a full-screen visual indicator for when I'm recording, and after a bit of trial and error, I managed to put together a script that displays a red bar across the screen with the word "RECORDING" centered in bold text.
The best part?
It’s toggleable with a simple keyboard shortcut! I figured this might be useful to others, so here’s the full script and setup instructions.
Script (dropbox Link)- https://tinyurl.com/yb82du7m
What It Does
- Displays a red bar across the screen, edge-to-edge, with the word "RECORDING" centered in bold, large font.
- Toggles on/off with a keyboard shortcut (CTRL+1).
- Bonus: I personally use the same shortcut for OBS to start/stop recording. This way, I don't have to worry about whether I'm actually recording or not—one press does it all!
What You Need
- AutoHotkey:
- Download and install AutoHotkey (v1.1 is what I used for this script because i could not get it to work with V2).
- The Script:
- Copy and paste the script below into a new .ahk file (e.g., recording_bar.ahk).
- Optional (Highly Recommended):
- In OBS, set CTRL+1 as your start/stop recording shortcut under File > Settings > Hotkeys.
How to Use
- Download the Script:
- Copy the script to a folder in your computer.
- Run the Script:
- Double-click the .ahk file to start it.
- Set Up OBS (Optional but Recommended):
- In OBS, go to File > Settings > Hotkeys and set CTRL+1 as the shortcut for both Start Recording and Stop Recording.
- Toggle the Bar:
- Press CTRL+1 to show or hide the red bar.
Why I Made This
The default recording indicators in tools like OBS Studio can be easy to miss (tiny text in the corner, anyone?). By using the same shortcut for OBS and this script, I know instantly and without any doubt whether I'm recording or not. This has saved me from many "Is it recording??" moments and made my workflow smoother.How It Looks
- A red bar will appear across the middle of your screen with "RECORDING" in large, bold, white text.
- It toggles on and off with CTRL+1.
Feel Free to Customize
If you want:- Different Colors: Change Gui, RecordingBar:Color, Red to your preferred color (e.g., Blue, Green, Yellow).
- Font Size/Text: Adjust the Font, cWhite s36 Bold line to change the font size, color, or style.