Can Prequel open when I log in?

Yes. Turn on Open Prequel at login under General. Only an installed copy, one in Applications, can be opened at login.

Should I bake the pointer into the recording?

Only if you want the pointer exactly as it appeared and do not need to restyle it. Left off, the pointer is recorded as a layer you can change, resize or hide in the editor.

Where do I check for updates?

The foot of the Settings pane has a Check for Updates button and shows the version you are on. The menu bar has the same item.

Reference

Settings

Every preference, in the order the pane lists them.

Opening Settings

Right-click the menu bar icon and choose Settings…, or click Settings in the sidebar of the app window.

The Settings pane

General

Open Prequel at login adds the app to your login items so the menu bar icon is there after a restart. Only an installed copy, one in Applications, can be opened at login.

Recording

Countdown before recording: Off, 3s, 5s or 10s. See Shortcuts and countdown.

Audio

Record system audio captures the Mac's own sound as a separate track. On by default.

Cursor

Bake the pointer into the recording draws the pointer into the frames as it appeared, instead of recording it as a layer you can restyle later. Off by default. See Cursor.

Permissions

The same four rows as the welcome window, each with its state and an Allow button. See Permissions.

Shortcuts

Start and stop recording: click the field and press a new chord. It has to include Command, Control or Option. See Shortcuts and countdown.

Version

The foot of the pane shows the version you are on and a Check for Updates button, which reads Downloading… and then Restart to update as an update comes in.

Frequently asked questions

Can Prequel open when I log in?: Yes. Turn on Open Prequel at login under General. Only an installed copy, one in Applications, can be opened at login.
Should I bake the pointer into the recording?: Only if you want the pointer exactly as it appeared and do not need to restyle it. Left off, the pointer is recorded as a layer you can change, resize or hide in the editor.
Where do I check for updates?: The foot of the Settings pane has a Check for Updates button and shows the version you are on. The menu bar has the same item.