Purple video player control bar with play button, volume control, progress slider, settings, share, fullscreen options, and Cinema8 logo.

Screen recorder for designers

Cinema8 gives designers a faster way to showcase and explain their creative work. Record prototypes, walkthroughs, or feedback sessions directly in your browser without downloading software. Add subtitles to make design terms clearer for non-technical audiences, and use interactive elements to present multiple concepts in one video. Secure hosting and private sharing keep your client projects protected.

Start free trial

Trusted by leading brands around the world

Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR
Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR

Cinema8’s screen recording tools are built for designers who need to present ideas clearly and securely. Record design walkthroughs, prototypes, or feedback sessions directly from your browser, combining screen, audio, and webcam for context. Use AI subtitles to help clients understand your thought process, and add interactive elements to compare design variations in a single video. Secure hosting ensures client work stays private, while easy embedding lets you showcase projects in portfolios or internal hubs.

Record your first design video

How designers can use Cinema8’s screen recording tools

Create walkthroughs, feedback sessions, or portfolio recordings by capturing your design process directly in your browser, then refine and share them securely.

Step 1

Launch Cinema8’s browser-based screen recorder or Chrome extension to capture prototypes, mock-ups, or design iterations, adding audio and webcam for context when presenting creative decisions.

Step 2

Save recordings securely in your Cinema8 library. Add subtitles to explain design terminology, and add interactive markers to highlight alternative versions or design choices.

Step 3

Publish and share recordings with clients or teams through private links or embeds. Update videos easily as your designs evolve, avoiding the need to start from scratch.

Why should designers use Cinema8 for screen recordings?

Cinema8 makes it easier for designers to explain creative work without relying on lengthy documents or heavy software. Record prototypes, walkthroughs, or client feedback directly from your browser, combining screen, audio, and webcam to provide full context. Add subtitles to make design language clearer, and use interactive tools to present variations or concepts side by side. Secure hosting and private sharing keep projects protected while still making them easy to showcase or review.

How Cinema8 improves design screen recording

Record prototypes and design walkthroughs with context

Interactive markers to compare design variations

Secure client sharing and portfolio embedding

Present prototypes to clients

Record design prototypes or mock-ups directly in your browser, adding audio and webcam commentary to explain creative choices. Share securely with clients to streamline feedback and reduce the need for long presentations.

Record client presentations
A designers is shown on screen explaining his design processes. He is currently recording with his screen only but has the option to record audio and through his camera.
Showcase work in portfolios

Turn your creative process into a story by recording walkthroughs of design projects. Add interactive markers to highlight variations and embed videos in portfolios to make your work stand out.

Create portfolio videos
A designer is using Cinema8 to share their screen recording securely. There are privacy options as well as the option to get an embed code to add the video to a portfolio site.
Collaborate with teams remotely

Replace lengthy notes with quick screen recordings that explain iterations or updates. Use AI-generated subtitles to clarify technical terms and ensure developers, marketers, and other teams understand design decisions.

Record collaboration videos
A designer is using Cinema8 to add subtitles to their screen recording to make the content clearer for remote teams.
★★★★★

Learn why designers and creators choose Cinema8 for screen recording and video hosting.

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Get Starter now

or start 14 days free trial

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Get Pro now

or start 14 days free trial

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Get Pro Plus now

or start 14 days free trial

Frequently asked
questions (FAQs)

Have another question?

Screen recording allows designers to walk clients through prototypes, mock-ups, and iterations in a visual way. Instead of relying on slideshows or other types of static content, you can explain design decisions in real time and even embed recordings directly into your portfolio with Cinema8’s web hosting solution for video portfolios. With these tools, designers can showcase their creative process securely and professionally online.
Cinema8’s screen recording tools provide an excellent way for designers to tell a story about their design processes. You can record your process as you go through it and then cut and edit the video later, as well as add interactive elements to highlight key steps. Cinema8’s interactive video features are great for storytelling, allowing you to turn a recording into a narrative to help clients and employers understand your approach.
Cinema8 makes it easy to present variations side by side. You can do this by simply bringing up different windows on your screen, or you can take the more in-depth approach of adding hotposts, overlays, or even interactive video branching to guide viewers through different versions of a design.
Client projects often need to remain private, and Cinema8 ensures that they do with our security features. Recordings are stored in your video library with enterprise-grade security, where you can control who has access. Designers working with agencies will also find support in our video hosting for marketing agencies solution, which also prioritises professional distribution and security.
Screen recordings are an effective way to mentor and train junior designers. By capturing your workflow in tools like Figma or Photoshop, you can explain decision-making, demonstrate shortcuts, and walk through complete design projects. These recordings can be reused as training materials, giving new team members a clear view of your processes without needing constant one-to-one sessions. This approach can save you time and ensures consistent knowledge sharing across the design team.