How to stop VLC Media Player from hiding the mouse cursor

I'm running VLC v1.1.8

1. Go to Media
2. Click Open Capture Device
3. In the capture mode dropdown (where it says DirectShow by default), select Desktop

The show more options checkbox will allow you to adjust extra functions

Next click the dropdown arrow next too play and select convert

This will allow you to select the file save location (remember to add the file container e.g MP4) preform a test run in case you are unsure which file container you require.

Next select the settings you require from the drop down box you can edit them as required.

When you select convert the vlc screen will black out and recording will begin. Please note there is no audio capture (at least not in the settings I used)

Press stop to finish recording

Edit: Updated too add notes from my comment for an easier read

If you want to start it minimized:

1. Open Tools -> Preferences
2. Click on All settings (left bottom)
3. Interface
4. Main Interface
5. Select Qt interface from the Interface Module Drop-down (right side)
6. Now in the left hand page, expand Main Interface
7. Click Qt
8. Check Start VLC with only a system tray icon