The Screencasts feature allows for the optional capture of screenshots and video recordings of users' screens while working.
Note: Identical Screenshots are available on Standard and Premium subscription plans; while Video Screencasts are only available on Premium Plan.
Continuous video screencast is NOT available on ChromeOS Browser App.
Configuring the Feature
Enable Screencasts in Settings / Users, and adjust the frequency by selecting from the dropdown menu to set it for individual users, or use the bulk edit option to apply settings to multiple users. 
Understand that although screencasts are to be taken at the frequency selected, they won't always occur exactly at those intervals.
For example, if the frequency is a three-minute interval, screenshots will not be taken precisely at 9:00 am, 9:03 am, 9:06 am, etc. Why?
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Each screenshot is captured at a random time within the chosen interval.
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Starting and stopping the timer may affect the timing of the screenshots.
Blur Screenshots
Blur the captured screenshots optionally by adjusting the setting in Settings / Company Settings under the Configuration. Select the Blur screenshots for either everyone or only specific individuals. Remember that Video recordings cannot be blurred. 
If Blur Screenshots—Only for Certain People is selected, toggle this on for those users in Settings / Users under the Blur Screenshots column.
Feature Permission
Allow visibility of the captured screencasts to other account access levels by setting the Who can see other people's screencasts under Permissions from Settings / Company Settings. Note that only an Owner can determine which access levels will have visibility to other people's screencasts.
Viewing Screencasts
View the screencasts of users who have tracked time and have this feature enabled from the Screencasts page.
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Select one or more users and a date interval.
- If needed, you may also adjust the size of the screencast thumbnails.
- Click on any screencast thumbnails to enlarge the image and view Keyboard and Mouse Activity information. This activity is displayed as the average number of keystrokes and mouse clicks per minute registered during the period (e.g. 3 minutes) for which the screenshot is shown.
Identical Screenshots
Click on the Identical Screenshots filter (as shown above) to display only repetitive screenshots. This will save you time by eliminating the need to review each screenshot individually for every user.
Other Available Options
Select other available options on the Screencast page such as:
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Change the timezone.
- View only screencasts with low to no-activity.
- Select and Download screencasts.
FAQ
What happens if a user uses multiple monitors?
Screencasts will capture and display content from all the connected monitors.
Can I unblur already blurred screenshot?
No, the blurring process is irreversible, to ensure privacy and security compliance.
How can I view downloaded Video Screencasts?
Time Doctor's video format is MPEG2 which can be played in all internet browsers except Mozilla Firefox.
Does the Identical Screenshots filter work with blurred screenshots as well?
Yes, this feature works for both blurred and unblurred screenshots.
Does the Identical Screenshots feature work with Screencast Videos?
No. This filter is limited to screenshots only.
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.