What is Loom?

Loom is a Chrome Extension that allows you to capture your screen, voice, and face and instantly share your video. You can make recordings of a specific browser tab, any app you have open, or your entire desktop screen You can select to record with the camera only, the screen only, or with the screen and camera together. Loom Pro is free for educators and allows for unlimited storage, unlimited recording duration, and there is no expiry of your videos. 

Opening Loom

The Loom Chrome extension is automatically added to faculty MacBook Airs. To access it, open Chrome, then click on the Loom icon on the top right of Chrome. Make sure you are signed into Chrome with your Trinity Google account.

Recording a Video

Loom allows you to record Screen and Camera, which puts a bubble with your video in the bottom corner of the screen as it records full screen. 

Loom also allows you to record Screen Only, which only records your screen, or to record using the Cam (Camera) Only, which will not show your screen, just your camera.

Selecting a Monitor

Loom allows you to choose which screen you would like to share if you have more than one monitor plugged into your computer. Select “Change Monitor” and then which screen you would like to display. 

Camera and Microphone Settings

Loom allows you to select a specific microphone and camera to record with. Check to make sure both your camera and microphone are working before you begin recording. By default, Loom will detect your MacBook’s microphone and FaceTime HD Camera and will select the best resolution for your device and connection. You can also flip the camera if necessary.

Starting the Recording

To begin recording, make sure that your desktop is free of unwanted material, emails, or sensitive information. Click on the red "Start Recording" button to start recording. If you have selected the Screen Only or Screen and Cam option, Loom will begin to record your entire screen or you may select part of the screen to record. 

Stop/Pause/Trash Recordings

To stop recording, press the red square button on the left hand side of your screen. You can also pause your recording. Use the trash can to cancel the recording and delete it if you make a mistake.

Drawing Tool

The Pen drawing tool will allow you to interact with your screen, highlight important information on the screen, and draw your viewer’s attention to a specific location.

Sharing Your Recording

Loom will automatically open a Chrome Browser window for you to edit or share your video and generates a shareable link. Click “Copy Link” to post the link on Google Classroom or share via email.

Under “Privacy” you can change the link sharing settings so that only people with the link can see your video. By default this is enabled. You can also make your video Public if you want it to appear in a Google search.

Inviting People Privately

“Invite People” under “Privacy” allows you to invite others to view your video. The privacy settings will automatically be set to Private in Custom Access, meaning that only people you invite will be able to watch the video. 

Adding a Password

The “Add Password” option allows you to add a password to your video to protect it further.

Settings and Editing

The “Settings” option lets you enable comments, comment notification, emoji reactions, and allows the viewer to download the video. Trim allows you to edit your video before sharing. Use the red trim slider bars to decide what to remove and then click the Scissor icon “Remove” or “Cancel” to go back.

More Information

• See the attached in-depth PDF