Recording game video

Juryiel · Post by **Juryiel** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:50 am

So I want to record a game video to show some features of the script I've been writing and I was wondering how. I know fraps will do it, but a 30 second video at 30 fps is like 200 mb. Is there some way to get smaller sized captures?

Post by **AndyCR** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:36 am

There are some that compress as they record, but they require a fast PC to run. I don't know one on Windows offhand, but Istanbul comes to mind as an example of what you want on Linux.

vrageprogrammer · Post by **vrageprogrammer** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:53 am

Use screen Recorder gold

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:29 pm

You can always compress the file.

Normally when I record the screen I use CamStudio:

http://camstudio.org/

it's a really nice recorder, simple, easy to use and it's free. Biggest thing I like about it: it just works.

Juryiel · Post by **Juryiel** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:29 pm

Thanks guys, I found a nice program that does it

vrageprogrammer · Post by **vrageprogrammer** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:54 am

Which one?
Mine is hopeless, got any ideas?

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:57 am

I'd recommend CamStudio... it's free.

MakerOfGames · Post by **MakerOfGames** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:09 pm

I got CamStudio yesterday and tried it out and it is a great program. However, I couldn't get a good framerate. I tried recording some footage of me playing Halo 2 but at 800x600(the lowest resolution available) I couldn't get more than 9-10 FPS. I just tried to get 20FPS at 640x480 and can only manage 15FPS. I have tried tweaking all the options but I am to the point where to increase FPS I will have to really degrade the quality of the video taken. Is there a way I can boost performance?

I have a Core 2 Duo @2.13 Ghz, 2GB of DDR2 ram and a Geforce 8600GT.

MakerOfGames · Post by **MakerOfGames** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:48 am

Can anyone help me?
*I don't mean to sound impatient, just in want of an answer.

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:39 am

Check this out -

http://youtube.jimmyr.com/tutorials/Usi ... orials.php

MakerOfGames · Post by **MakerOfGames** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:32 am

Thanks!
I tried to install the Camstudio lossless codec and camstudio doesn't recognize it. I even reinstalled Camstudio.
Any suggestions?

*Edit: I used the DivX codec and got a perfect 20FPS record time / current frame. Actual input rate is still 10FPS but the video seems to be smooth enough.

Juryiel · Post by **Juryiel** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:59 am

The program I use also drops me to about 20 fps so I can't help you with an improvement there.

MakerOfGames · Post by **MakerOfGames** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:22 am

I guess this will do. It works pretty well, but I want to make sure I can get smooth video whenever I get to the part of game development where I can record some good in game footage.

Thanks for the help guys!

Juryiel · Post by **Juryiel** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:46 am

You can record with fraps without any in game FPS loss (for 30 seconds on the free version, or as much as you want if you pay) but then you'll have to use another program to compress the video, which will be gigantic

MakerOfGames · Post by **MakerOfGames** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:39 pm

I knew about fraps, but I like free software so CamStudio will have to do. It isn't too bad either. Thanks though.