FR: Webcam-only recording mode and full-size webcam layer in editor

[iakovalgaev]

Hi! Thank you for this amazing project! I’d like to suggest two features that would make CAP even more powerful and flexible for content creators:

Webcam-only recording mode (without screen)
It would be great to have an option to record just the webcam — without screen or window capture. This would enable quick vlog-style videos, talking head content, and personal updates. Many Mac users (like myself) take advantage of the high-quality FaceTime camera with macOS Studio Effects like background blur, which makes this format very appealing. Right now, CAP only supports screen or window recording, so this addition would open up new creative workflows. (similar tools like PolyCapture are exploring this, but CAP already feels far more polished and user-friendly.)

Ability to switch webcam to full screen in the editor
After recording a screencast with a webcam overlay, it would be incredibly helpful if the webcam video could be treated as a separate full-resolution video layer in the built-in editor. This would allow users to switch the webcam feed to full screen at specific moments during editing, creating smooth cutaways and transitions without needing external software. This will greatly simplify the production process, allowing you to shoot a full video simply by using your laptop and your app.

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CAP-327 Feature Request: Webcam-only recording mode (without screen)

[saurabhthesuperhero]

@iakovalgaev came here to request this feature only, for utube recording i want at start to show webcam only in editor handling this would be nice option.