Recording & Storage Settings

Overview

LiveLens allows you to not only stream your content but also save high-quality local copies directly to your device. The Recording & Storage settings help you manage where your videos are saved and how they utilize your device's resources.

📂 Storage Management

Estimated Recording Time

LiveLens features a built-in Storage Estimator that calculates how much footage you can record based on:

  • Your current Video Bitrate.
  • The Available Free Space in your selected storage location.

Note: If you increase your bitrate, your estimated recording time will decrease.

Save Location

By default, recordings are saved in Internal/Movies/LiveLens.

  • Change Location: You can select any folder on your internal storage or an external SD Card.
  • Reset to Default: Quickly switch back to the standard app folder.

⏺️ Local Recording

Automatically Save Streams

Enable Local Recording to save a video copy of your broadcast while you are live. This is perfect for editing highlights later or uploading to other platforms.

Performance & FPS Restrictions

Recording while streaming is resource-intensive.

  • On some device tiers, enabling local recording may restrict your Frame Rate (FPS) to 30 to prevent the encoder from overloading and causing stream lag.

⚙️ Advanced Encoder Settings

These settings fine-tune how your video is processed.

Video Encoder (H.264 vs H.265)

  • H.264: The standard, most compatible codec.
  • H.265 (HEVC): Provides better quality at lower bitrates but requires more processing power.

Important: H.265 is currently supported for Local Recording only. Active live streams will always use H.264 for maximum platform compatibility.

I-Frame Interval

  • Controls the frequency of "Keyframes" in your video (1s, 2s, or 5s).
  • A lower interval (e.g., 1s) is better for high-action content but uses slightly more data.

🔒 Settings Lock & Reset

  • Safety Lock: Video and recording settings are locked while you are actively streaming or recording to ensure system stability.
  • Performance Reset: Use the "Reset to Performance Defaults" button to instantly restore stable settings (720p, 30fps, balanced bitrate) if you experience issues.

Recording Settings Summary

Feature Description
Local Recording Saves a high-quality copy of your stream
Storage Estimator Shows how many hours of footage you can fit
Custom Save Path Support for SD Cards and custom folders
H.265 Support Advanced codec for local saves
Performance Defaults One-tap fix for stable settings

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