Why record videos of tests?
Recording your tests can significantly enhance the quality of your defect reports. Here are three key reasons to record all your tests:
- No more “works for me” – Having the bug on video provides undeniable proof that it occurred, ensuring it gets the attention it deserves.
- Comprehensive defect reports – Videos capture details that may be missed in textual descriptions, helping developers identify and fix bugs more effectively.
- Exploratory testing – Videos serve as a valuable reference, allowing you to review what was tested or trace back steps when a bug is encountered.
How do I record test videos?
To record test videos:
- Launch the standalone video recorder from your programs menu (Start > All Programs > Testuff > Testuff Video Recorder).
- Target a recording area: Drag and drop the window target onto a specific window on your desktop, or use the selection marker to define the recording area.
- Once the recording area is set, click the record button and proceed with your testing.
- If you need to perform actions that don’t need to be recorded, use the pause button. Remember to click record again to resume.
- Attach the test video to a defect:
- Stop the recording session. When prompt, save the file, then go to the list of files and copy its link.
- Add this link to the defect description.
- You can save as many videos as you want on a defect, and also save passed tests videos, if that’s something required on a test, to show it ran and passed successfully.
Desktop Client Note: The video recorder is embedded within the test runner, so you can start recording directly from the runner, when running the test. The video will automatically be attached to the new defect, uploaded to the Testuff server, and linked to the defect.
Where are the recordings saved?
The video files are saved on our secure servers. You can access them anytime through the defect report.
How do I watch the video files?
Use the Testuff Video Player to view recordings. It is available as a free standalone version so that anyone, including non-Testuff users, can watch the videos.
Desktop client note: This player is included with Testuff installation
Download Video Player for Windows
Download Video Recorder for Windows
What does WTF stand for?
Recorded videos have the extension WTF which stands for Witness Testuff Files.