CaptureGem Guides

This site is a small library of practical guides for getting the most out of CaptureGem — the high‑performance desktop app for cam recording.

• Start in 5 minutes (wizard)
• Start Here (manual)
• Compatibility Matrix
• Technical Models Reference
• The Toolbag
• Gear List
• Live Rig Monitor
• Recording Calculator
• Model Watchlist
• Best settings
• Troubleshooting Wizard
• Fix common issues

• Auto‑record on go‑live (and resume after disconnects)
• Record unlimited live streams with a multi‑threaded engine
• VR + standard streams saved as .mp4
• Review & manage with image grids, tags, favorites, and deletion protection
• Live monitor thumbnails of active recordings (no extra bandwidth)
• Built‑in editor to cut/merge favorite segments
• Cross‑site groups to keep stream sources organized across sites
• Proxy mode for unsupported sites via Chrome‑viewable streams

Official CaptureGem site: capturegem.com (Downloads + feature list) and official docs at capturegem.com/guide.

Start here: Start Here (recommended order), browse our Technical Models Reference, browse by topic on All Guides, or see everything.

Popular guides

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  CaptureGem: Record Your First Session (Fast Setup)

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  A quick, practical walkthrough for getting a clean first recording in CaptureGem without fiddly settings.

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  CaptureGem Key Features (What to Use First)

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  A quick, practical tour of CaptureGem’s core features: [auto-record](/glossary/#auto-record), unlimited models, VR, review tools, live monitor, editor, cross-site groups, and [proxy mode](/glossary/#proxy-mode).

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  How to Record Chaturbate with CaptureGem (Stable Workflow)

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  A practical, non-performer-focused setup for recording Chaturbate streams with CaptureGem, including proxy notes and troubleshooting.

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  CaptureGem File Locations (Windows + macOS)

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  Where CaptureGem saves videos and config, plus legacy locations and what changes when you upgrade.

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  CaptureGem [Proxy Mode](/glossary/#proxy-mode) (Windows): How to Configure Chrome Proxy

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  A practical Windows guide to routing Chrome through a local proxy for CaptureGem Proxy Mode workflows.

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  CaptureGem VR Recordings: Playback Setup (HereSphere baseline)

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  A practical baseline for viewing VR recordings captured with CaptureGem, including a good HereSphere starting profile.

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  How to Reset Your CaptureGem Installation (Clean Reinstall)

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  A safe reset checklist: what you’ll lose, what to back up, and which folder to delete on Windows/macOS (including legacy locations).

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  CaptureGem Troubleshooting: Black Screen, Lag, No Audio

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  The most common recording failures—and the fastest fixes—to get back to a reliable setup.

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