Create more engaging videos with advanced recording features in Loom
10 min
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to:
- Present information using the canvas feature
- Focus attention using the drawing tool and mouse click highlights
- Add some fun with music and confetti
Present information visually with the canvas feature
The canvas feature in Loom allows you to present information in a more structured and visually appealing way in videos. It acts as a slide or digital whiteboard where you can add text, shapes, images, and more to enhance your video content.
To add a canvas to your Loom:
- Open the desktop app or Chrome extension and click Effects then the Canvas tab in the recording panel.
- Select a background or template, and add a text layout to customize the text on your canvas.
- When you’re satisfied with your canvas, click Start Recording.
👇 Add a background to your videos with the canvas feature.
The canvas feature is available in the Loom desktop and Chrome extension recorders.
Call attention to specific areas with the drawing tool
Sometimes it can be difficult for a viewer to follow along with a video if there’s a lot on the screen. The drawing tool in Loom allows you to draw directly on your screen during a recording.
This feature helps you focus your viewers' attention by drawing a line, arrow, or circle around specific parts of your screen. Whatever you draw will disappear automatically after 5 seconds to keep your screen clutter-free.
To use the drawing tool:
- Start recording in the Loom desktop app.
- Hover over the 'start-stop' icon and click on the drawing tool, indicated by a pen icon.
- Adjust your pen color and thickness to your liking.
- Draw directly on your screen. Your drawing will disappear automatically after 5 seconds.
👇 Watch this video to see how to use the drawing tool.
Help viewers follow along with mouse click highlights
Another way to focus viewers' attention is using the “highlight mouse clicks” feature in Loom. This feature visually emphasizes your mouse clicks with a yellow circle during a recording, making it easier for viewers to follow your actions on the screen.
To use the highlight mouse clicks feature:
- In the Loom desktop app, click More in the recording panel and select Settings.
- Click on the Video & audio tab and toggle on the Highlight mouse clicks setting. This preference will be saved for all future recordings unless you change it.
👇 Toggle the Highlight mouse clicks feature on in your Settings.
Add elements of fun with music and confetti
Incorporating elements of fun to your Loom videos can enhance the viewing experience, making your content more dynamic, enjoyable, and celebratory.
👇 Click the tabs below to learn how to add music and confetti.
Music can set the tone and mood of your video. Toggle on Use system audio in the Video & audio tab to add music.
The drawing tool, mouse click highlights, and the confetti tool are only available in the Loom desktop recorder.