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StudioLive

# Spotlight

Dims the screen around the pointer while you record.

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![The recorder bar with Spotlight switched on, next to Mac Audio and Record](https://clacky.app/features27/spotlight-light.webp)![The recorder bar with Spotlight switched on, next to Mac Audio and Record](https://clacky.app/features27/spotlight-dark.webp)

## What it is

Spotlight dims your screen while you record, except a soft circle that follows the pointer. Viewers look where you point.

It’s part of the video: the dimming is recorded, and your ripples stay bright on top of it.

It only runs while you record with Spotlight on, and reads nothing but where the pointer is.

## How to use it

1.  1
    
    Turn it on
    
    Flip the Spotlight card on in Studio, under More for recording, or turn it on in the recorder bar.
    
2.  2
    
    Set how it looks
    
    In Settings → Recorder, pick Spotlight dimming (Light, Medium or Strong) and Spotlight size (Small, Medium or Large).
    
3.  3
    
    Record
    
    Start a recording: the rest of the screen dims and the bright circle follows your pointer.
    

## Questions

Does it dim my screen when I’m not recording?

No. Spotlight only shows while you record.

Does it work with other screen recorders?

Spotlight turns on with Clacky’s own Screen Recorder, which needs macOS 15 or later.

Related features

-   ![](https://clacky.app/features27/presenter-light.webp)
    
    [Presenter Mode](https://clacky.app/features/presenter-mode/)
    
    A halo that follows your cursor, drawing on the screen, click to zoom, and a big pulse when you lose the pointer.
    
-   ![](https://clacky.app/features27/recorder-bar-light.webp)
    
    [Screen Recorder](https://clacky.app/features/screen-recorder/)
    
    Record the full screen, one window or an area, with your clicks heard and their ripples seen. Saved to Movies › Clacky. macOS 15 or later.
    
-   ![](https://clacky.app/features27/recorder-cursor-light.webp)
    
    [Cursor styles](https://clacky.app/features/cursor-styles/)
    
    Arrow, Hand, Big Arrow, Boop Paw or Hidden. Every click squishes it, the ripple right under its tip.
    
-   ![](https://clacky.app/features27/click-ripples-light.webp)![](https://clacky.app/features27/click-ripples-dark.webp)
    
    [Click Ripples](https://clacky.app/features/click-ripples/)
    
    A ripple under the pointer on every click, so anyone watching sees where you clicked.
    

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