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I myself just make Youtube videos so it would be nice if the streamers would help make this post better and even more complete (Youtubers are welcome too, to post their software and settings). Maybe leave a post with the software that you use and which settings you think are the best.
--> DO NOT post illegal software or links to illegal downloads to software here.
you use Fraps? Awesome. Fraps is nice, but don't post links to an illegal version of it.
This is, right now, just my knowledge as a windows user. If there is someone using mac or linux, i appreciate any additional software, tips, or knowledge.
I read this article once about recording on linux.
- Record Video the same resolution you want to stream/upload them. In most cases 720p (1280x720) is more than enough quality. The benefit from doing so is smaller file sizes and faster encoding. When you record at 1080p and then encode to 720p for the file size, then it looks worse in most cases and will take longer.
- if you don't record any fast paced game like a shooter or so, record 30 Frames, it saves file size, encoding time, and is Youtube conform
- When you have the time take the slowest render possible. It'll result in better quality and smaller files which saves bandwidth and looks good. I you have super awesome internet, but you PC isn't the best, maybe you should just upload a bigger video.
1) Choice of recording software
There are several options and the biggest difference are file size and performance impact. Recording software can be devided in two major categories for this post. Free software and pay software.
Free Software:
- Shadowplay
A very potent recording software by Nvidia that has a very low performance cost, while making reasonably size files with very good quality and a good set of options. Is installed if you update the driver for your graphics card. Another + is that you can record ingame sound + you mic in one file. Most other capturing software doesn't have this feature. Normally you'd need a a second software just to record your microphone input.
Cons are that it can only be used fullscreen and is only available for people with a graphics card from the GTX 600 series or higher. And it is just the beta right now.
- Hypercam 2 --> downloads in english and german
Makes Videos in .avi format and the biggest plus i can imagine is that you not only can record games (like with shadowplay), but also windows (like folders or programs not the OS) of areas of your screen.
If you want you can just record the top left quarter of you screen.
- Camstudio
"CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs)" - camstudio
I don't think i could've put it in better words.
- LoiLo
Just recently heard of this and read some positiv feedback. I never tried i though and therefore i can't really comment in this one.
- ezvid
Never used this one either, sorry, but i think both deserve an entrance, as they might be just what you want.
- OBS
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free recording and streaming tool. It is loved by many, as it has a low performance impact and has a huge variety of settings.
Pay Software:
- Mirillis action ~25$/22€
Let's you record and stream gameplay and has a set of good and divers settings. You can easily set the audio levels or screen resolution. Like Hypercam you can just record a part of your screen which is always nice when you like to play in windowed mode, or want to make a guide or something that involves just the game. If you own a intel processor with an HD graphics unit you can use Intel quick synch for ultra fast encoding. (Later more on 'quick sync')
But you can't choose a custom framerate and not go higher than 60FPS.
- Fraps ~30$/25€
Old software with huge files, but can record nearly every directx game. Old but still in most lists of recording software, because it is compact, easy to use and you find very much help online.
Near the bottom at the QuickSync section i used Fraps as an example and the 10 min Video i made was ~27GB big. Fraps user need encoding Software.
Rule of Thumb: Record 720p + 30 Frames everything else far too extreme. Other recording software is way better for recording Full HD Gameplay.
- Bandicam ~35$/30€
Is able to record directx and OpenGL games adn can makes use of Nvidia Cuda core or intel quick sync for encoding.
2) Choice of Rendering Software
The choice is easy, but the usage more comlicated.
Some recording software has an internal encoding (every video is encoded, but i mean additional), so that the video you have on the harddrive is smaller. If you have some time to spare or are someone who (wants to) edits his videos before posting them, like making an intro or such, than you need additional software. Here are some.
Free Software
- Handbrake
Handbrake is one powerfull piece of software. You can decrease the size of nearly any video to a 1/4 to 1/20 without sacrificing video quality.
Original Record 23,7 MB
Without Losing much quality 2,7MB
Losing a bit quality 2MB
- MeGUI
Pay Software
- Sony Vegas min 400$
As popular as it's expensive. It is the Photoshop of video editing.
- Magix ~40$
I never used magix myself, but i've friends that use it as professional video editors and say that it's perfect for nearly everything.
I never streamed on twith myself, so i can't offer great help there, but with the help of YOU i'd like to make this section more than a link to Twitch itself.
Here is a guide from Twitch on variable free software solutions.
http://twitch.tv/broadcast
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Questions? Things that are wrong or there is missing something important/interesting? You want more Detail on something?
Just post and i'll happy to change or add or answer anything.
Or maybe you could post how you are doing all this. Which programs, with which setting and so on.
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I myself just make Youtube videos so it would be nice if the streamers would help make this post better and even more complete (Youtubers are welcome too, to post their software and settings). Maybe leave a post with the software that you use and which settings you think are the best.
--> DO NOT post illegal software or links to illegal downloads to software here.
you use Fraps? Awesome. Fraps is nice, but don't post links to an illegal version of it.
This is, right now, just my knowledge as a windows user. If there is someone using mac or linux, i appreciate any additional software, tips, or knowledge.
I read this article once about recording on linux.
General Tips
- Record Video the same resolution you want to stream/upload them. In most cases 720p (1280x720) is more than enough quality. The benefit from doing so is smaller file sizes and faster encoding. When you record at 1080p and then encode to 720p for the file size, then it looks worse in most cases and will take longer.
- if you don't record any fast paced game like a shooter or so, record 30 Frames, it saves file size, encoding time, and is Youtube conform
- When you have the time take the slowest render possible. It'll result in better quality and smaller files which saves bandwidth and looks good. I you have super awesome internet, but you PC isn't the best, maybe you should just upload a bigger video.
Making Youtube Videos
1) Choice of recording software
There are several options and the biggest difference are file size and performance impact. Recording software can be devided in two major categories for this post. Free software and pay software.
Free Software:
- Shadowplay
A very potent recording software by Nvidia that has a very low performance cost, while making reasonably size files with very good quality and a good set of options. Is installed if you update the driver for your graphics card. Another + is that you can record ingame sound + you mic in one file. Most other capturing software doesn't have this feature. Normally you'd need a a second software just to record your microphone input.
Cons are that it can only be used fullscreen and is only available for people with a graphics card from the GTX 600 series or higher. And it is just the beta right now.
- Hypercam 2 --> downloads in english and german
Makes Videos in .avi format and the biggest plus i can imagine is that you not only can record games (like with shadowplay), but also windows (like folders or programs not the OS) of areas of your screen.
If you want you can just record the top left quarter of you screen.
- Camstudio
"CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs)" - camstudio
I don't think i could've put it in better words.
- LoiLo
Just recently heard of this and read some positiv feedback. I never tried i though and therefore i can't really comment in this one.
- ezvid
Never used this one either, sorry, but i think both deserve an entrance, as they might be just what you want.
- OBS
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free recording and streaming tool. It is loved by many, as it has a low performance impact and has a huge variety of settings.
Pay Software:
- Mirillis action ~25$/22€
Let's you record and stream gameplay and has a set of good and divers settings. You can easily set the audio levels or screen resolution. Like Hypercam you can just record a part of your screen which is always nice when you like to play in windowed mode, or want to make a guide or something that involves just the game. If you own a intel processor with an HD graphics unit you can use Intel quick synch for ultra fast encoding. (Later more on 'quick sync')
But you can't choose a custom framerate and not go higher than 60FPS.
- Fraps ~30$/25€
Old software with huge files, but can record nearly every directx game. Old but still in most lists of recording software, because it is compact, easy to use and you find very much help online.
Near the bottom at the QuickSync section i used Fraps as an example and the 10 min Video i made was ~27GB big. Fraps user need encoding Software.
Rule of Thumb: Record 720p + 30 Frames everything else far too extreme. Other recording software is way better for recording Full HD Gameplay.
- Bandicam ~35$/30€
Is able to record directx and OpenGL games adn can makes use of Nvidia Cuda core or intel quick sync for encoding.
2) Choice of Rendering Software
The choice is easy, but the usage more comlicated.
Some recording software has an internal encoding (every video is encoded, but i mean additional), so that the video you have on the harddrive is smaller. If you have some time to spare or are someone who (wants to) edits his videos before posting them, like making an intro or such, than you need additional software. Here are some.
Free Software
- Handbrake
Handbrake is one powerfull piece of software. You can decrease the size of nearly any video to a 1/4 to 1/20 without sacrificing video quality.
Original Record 23,7 MB
Without Losing much quality 2,7MB
Losing a bit quality 2MB
- MeGUI
I looked into that and MeGui seems to have a little less style when you look just at the interface but it is pretty darn impressive what you can do with it. With a little work in you can do more than you could ever want from this piece of encoding software. Very powerful.iWAHN said:So far i used MeGui wich is also pretty good at getting small size's without losing quality.
Pay Software
- Sony Vegas min 400$
As popular as it's expensive. It is the Photoshop of video editing.
- Magix ~40$
I never used magix myself, but i've friends that use it as professional video editors and say that it's perfect for nearly everything.
Streaming on Twitch
I never streamed on twith myself, so i can't offer great help there, but with the help of YOU i'd like to make this section more than a link to Twitch itself.
iWAHN said:I am using Open Broadcaster to stream it is by far the best freeware streaming software imho.
Easy to use and with tons of features.
2 things you might want to check before you start streaming are your Bandwith and CPU power.
If you got ~1500Kbit/s upload you can get some good quality stream in 720P as allways more is better ;D,
(If you want to stream in good quality on 1080P without screen tearing and ugly fat pixel fragments you should have around 3000-3500Kbit/s up) but keep in mind that you need more bandwith if you want to play online and stream.
Even playing solo you should not use more then 80-85%% of your bandwith for your stream
since this could lead to frame drops/stream stuttering(at least using the Open Broadcaster can't speak for other software)
As for the CPU if you want to stream only Secrets of Grindea having a dual core with 2,5 GHz or more should be fine i guess. Basically if you can play Secrets of Grindea without problems streaming should be fine too.
Thats all for now if you got any questions feel free to ask.
Open Broadcaster can also be used for recording
Here is a guide from Twitch on variable free software solutions.
http://twitch.tv/broadcast
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Questions? Things that are wrong or there is missing something important/interesting? You want more Detail on something?
Just post and i'll happy to change or add or answer anything.
Or maybe you could post how you are doing all this. Which programs, with which setting and so on.
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