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Quicktime X Screen Recording Issue - Mac OS X Lion

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Hi All,

When I record my screen using Quicktime X on OS X Lion about the first 5 seconds of the video (after I click start recording and everything) is cut off. This has happened every time I record the screen in Quicktime X. What could be the problem?

Many Thanks
Oliver
 
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This is probably due to the hard drive needing to "spin up" after you initiate recording. Turn off "energy saver's" preference to sleep the hard drive when not needed.
 
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Thanks for your suggestion. I have tried this by unchecking the 'Sleep Hard Drive(s) Whenever Possible' option but the same thing is happening with Quicktime.
 
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I'm seeing only a 1-2 second delay, but OTOH I have a 7200rpm drive in my machine so that may be a factor. Maybe just start recording, count to five, then begin? You can always easily trim the beginning later.
 

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