I got a registered version of FRAPS and I have got some good game captures(makes me wish I had it back when strategus was up)
Problem is a round worth of video is like 4 gb(1080p), I have a good deal of nice captures so far they are just too big(to upload)
I am wondering what programs to use for editing videos and video compression, dl'd VirtualDub, but like most opensource software it is not user friendly(I was playing with it yesterday)
Any suggestions RipperX(or anybody)?
Should I turn my graphics to like 720p(youtube HD)?
Any tips on overall capturing, compression and editing would be welcome, doesn't have to be free as far as what programs I "should" be using
Hi, for my videos I use these options:
- My M&B rez is 1600x900, using fraps I record
Half size. I still get great quality on youtube at 1080p
- Sometimes I record with no sound, this reduces lag and file space used. I'll use music instead.
- Experiment with different fps options, start at 60fps and work your way up until you achieve the max frame rate with the smoothest gameplay. Good frame rate = good slomo effects
. You may have to reduce graphics to gain better fps, fraps can be hard to system.
- Make a new folder where you would put your GBs of raw video footage, rename them according to their content. This is good for organisation.
- VirtualDub can be usefull if your recording long takes and you only want a 'snapshop of it. For me I don't use it as I only record what's necessary (takes good practise and prediction tog et the right moments). I use the
trimmer tool in Sony Vegas to crop down footage.
- On Sony Vegas, make sure you use the template option, choose the
highest HD option (30fps) smoothness to 100 and widescreen. Render at this option to unlock the youtube HD options. The
file size will dramatically reduce from your raw footage.
- For more advanced stuff, use Adobe After Effects. It has a whole range of nice effects. Not for beginners though
.
Tip: use the
Panning/ Zooming tool and color correctors!
Example of my work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEq4D1tnsho&feature=channel_video_title