ClutchCut Shadow

Replay Buffer & Screen Capture

Only for Mac

Free

Mac

Capture any moment. Assemble instantly. The only macOS screen recorder with a built-in replay buffer, dual-track audio, and direct handoff to ClutchCut Video. ClutchCut Shadow: Capture the Moment. Retroactively. Stop guessing when the "clutch" play will happen. ClutchCut Shadow is a native macOS screen recording and replay-buffer utility that flips the script on traditional capture. While most tools make you decide to record before something happens, Shadow stays invisible in the background, allowing you to save the moment after it occurs. Built from the ground up with Swift 6 and Apple Silicon in mind, Shadow utilizes ScreenCaptureKit to deliver high-performance recording without interrupting your workflow or gameplay. Key Features Clutch Mode (Replay Buffer): Run a silent background buffer and save the last 30 to 600 seconds retroactively with a single hotkey. Scheduled Recording: Never miss a meeting or a live stream. Set specific dates and times for Shadow to automatically wake up and start capturing your screen. Smart Auto-Stop: Save disk space and system resources. Tell Shadow to stop recording automatically after a certain duration, when a file reaches a specific size, or—most importantly—the moment a specific app or game is closed. Flexible Sources & Pro-Crop: Record your entire display, a specific app, or a single window. Use the precision Crop Tool to isolate any custom region of your screen. Pro Audio Routing: Capture system audio, your microphone, or both with dual-track support for professional post-production. Standard Recording: Traditional start/stop recording with a "mark this moment" signal to identify highlights or chapters in real-time. Zero Interruptions: A glass-morphic HUD that stays out of your way and a 3-second countdown to ensure you're ready before the frames start rolling. The ClutchCut Pipeline Shadow is the first step in the ClutchCut Studio ecosystem. When you finish a session, Shadow generates a .clutchmeta manifest that maps your highlights and markers. Instant Handoff: Click "Edit Session" to send your footage directly to ClutchCut Video. Auto-Assembly: Your recording arrives in the editor with markers pre-placed, allowing for instant rough-cut assembly. Built for Performance & Privacy Native & Fast: Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) to ensure minimal CPU/GPU impact. Fully Featured & Free: No buffer caps, no resolution limits, and no tiers—Shadow is a fully functional tool for every creator. Privacy First: All processing happens locally on your Mac. No data ever leaves your device. Who is Shadow for? Gamers: Save highlights mid-game without managing huge files. Educators: Schedule lesson recordings or mark chapter boundaries during a tutorial for faster editing later. QA & Remote Workers: Automate bug reporting by setting Shadow to record until an app crashes or closes.

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Seller
  • QIANG GAO
Size
  • 3.1 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
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