Changing Preference Privacy Settings to allow Canvas Screen Recorder for Macs

For Canvas Screen Recorder to work on Macs, users need to change their privacy settings for the program to work in System Preferences.

Note: Only one app can access your webcam at a time, so make sure other apps like Photo Booth or FaceTime are closed. 

Allow a Microphone/Camera to record and capture your Computer Screen.

  1. Ensure that your mic volume is properly adjusted. You can go to System Preferences > Sound.
  2. Allow Canvas Studio to access your camera, microphone and capture your screen by going to System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
  3. Select Privacy Tag and click to unlock the lock located on the lower left menu.
  4. Click Camera from the left menu and check the boxes next to the apps you wish for the camera to be able to access.
    1. Canvas Studio Recorder is called “Screen Recorder”.
  5. Click Microphone from the left menu and check the Screen Recorder.
  6. Click Screen Recording form the left menu and check the Screen Recorder.

Gif showing how to allow camera, microphone, and screen capture in the macOS Security & Privacy Settings under System Preferences.
macOS Security & Privacy Settings in System Preferences