How to use "recording" in a sentence

7.30 am That last video recording was the most pessimistic so far

In reality, however, all he does is press 'play' on the recording device and write down a few notes about when the judge enters, when the prosecution or defence speaks, or what the final verdict is

He stands and is about to press the button on the recording device when he sees the red light flashing.

The red light means it is recording.

It is recording...

It was recording...

"Stop!" Nick shouts, and he hands the recording device to the court clerk

The entry above - recording the marriage of a man called Walter - took much more space

The entry on the next page also took a lot of space, recording a double marriage