Prequel is a macOS screen recording tool that automates post-production tasks like zooming, camera framing, and background application to produce high-quality video.
What the product does and how it is positioned
Prequel streamlines the creation of cinematic screen recordings by automatically directing the focus of the video. It tracks pointer movement and typing activity to apply zooms and framing, allowing users to adjust layouts and camera positioning after the recording is finished.
The software leverages the Mac's internal media engine to handle high-resolution exports, supporting up to 4K output. It provides a non-destructive editing environment where camera feeds, backgrounds, and audio levels can be refined without being permanently burned into the footage.
Source-supported ways to use the product
Create professional-grade demonstrations for software products and applications with automated focus and framing.
Develop training videos, course lessons, and software tutorials that maintain viewer engagement through dynamic, automated zooms.
The documented workflow, where available
Capture screen activity, webcam, and audio simultaneously while the software tracks pointer and typing inputs.
Refine the automatically generated take by adjusting camera layouts, backgrounds, and timeline cuts in the built-in editor.
Render the final video as an MP4 file using hardware-accelerated encoding at resolutions up to 4K.
Prequel functions by monitoring user activity during the recording process to create a directed video experience. By tracking where a user clicks and types, the software automatically generates a sequence of zooms and camera placements that highlight relevant content.
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Answers based on the source-checked product record
Prequel is a screen recording application for macOS that automatically processes raw footage into a finished video by applying zooms, camera framing, and audio balancing.
No, Prequel processes and renders all recordings locally on your Mac using its own media engine, supporting your data remains on your device.
Yes, the webcam is not burned into the recording, allowing you to adjust its size, shape, and position within the editor after the recording is complete.
Yes, you can switch between various aspect ratios like landscape, vertical, or square, as the framing is stored in proportions rather than fixed pixels.
Prequel requires a Mac running macOS 14 or later and must be equipped with Apple Silicon hardware to function.
