How to record gameplay on PC WITHOUT screen capture software?

Lord B

I've been wanting to do a little gameplay recording from my PC, but there is one issue which has kept me from doing it.
My PC is a dell dimension E520, and while it isn't the worst computer, it's definitely slowing down. I've tried using some game recording software, but in each instance they've made the games unplayable. So how can I record gameplay without using screen capture software?

I've heard of something called a "capture card," which I know is the optimal way to record gameplay from a PS3 or Xbox. However, capture cards always seem to use HDMI, component cables, HD-component cables, etc. Does anyone know how this would work if I hooked up another computer with a capture card to my game PC?

Thanks!

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capture card means you can hook your psx or xbox to computer monitor, then record what happens on your computer screen. of course you need screen recording software to do so.

as another answerer mentioned, camera will be your choice besides recording software.

Best PC Screen Capture Software?

Simplexity

What is the best for Streaming to Justin.tv for 64bit computers. What my rig consist of doesn't matter it will handle everything.

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What he said ^ and of course use FME to stream it. Above 500 Kb per second will allow your viewers to watch you game etc. with good quality. I prefer over 1000 so there isn't too much lost quality and they see what you see. This of course depends on your upload which should be over 1MBps. I only stream low quality old school toons so no need for that much bandwidth. When you are streaming 720p or above you need to have a lot of bandwidth. If you don't then you will be trying to stream an orange through a straw and the viewers will get choppy video. this has to be balanced between the quality of your stream and the capabilities of your target audience. Too much and they get lag or too little and your quality will suffer. Using the JTV broadcaster works for some but not all and can't be tweaked as much as FME.

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What screen recorder and video editor are best for capturing and editing PC games?

Sean

Me and my friends want to start a Youtube channel where we play different online and PC games like The Sims 1, 2, and 3, and some different free online MMO's. We would also be having video call voice chats while we play them. I want to know what is the best screen recorder to get that can record about 15-20 minutes of game play. I was then going to record the voice chat with Audacity. What would be a good video editing software then too? I only have Windows movie maker. Would that be a good one just to start with? And what screen recorder gives the best quality for the cheapest price? I know about Hypercam, and Fraps. Any other good ones? Thanks in advance!

Answer
Hypercam is a desktop screen recording program, it's not suitable for game recording.

To record a game in high quality, you have to use DirectX hooking program like Bandicam or Fraps.
I prefer to use Bandicam because it's easy to use, and much less lag than Fraps.
Also, you can upload the recorded file to YouTube without converting because the recorded file is much smaller than Fraps (1/20).

I need help getting a screen capture of my game on my laptop?

animeluver

I am playing a game (portal) and I want to screen cap the rocket turret except I tried using Print screen except it comes out either black or a capture of my desktop (the background not the game I am playing) is there something I can do or a program I can use? (I have already tried snagit just got my desktop not my game) can anyone help me?

Answer
if you want to capture a images of the game ,try PCHand Screen Capture.it could capture anything on the screen with flexible capturing profiles.
http://www.pc-hand.com/screen-capture.html
if you want to capture video of the game, try PCHand Screen Recorder.it could record anything on the screen including video, audio and mouse movement ect.
http://www.pc-hand.com/screen-recorder.html
if you want to capture image and video on the game. try PCHand Screen Capture Recorder Suite.it's easy to use and very.
http://www.pc-hand.com/screen-capture-recorder.html

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Does anyone know a screen capture program that can record both computer audio AND mic audio at the same time?

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Fishee

I have been trying in vain to find a program that will allow me to record a PC game with the game sound in tact while doing commentary via microphone. I have not been able to find any program that does these things, yet I know that somehow other people still manage to do it. Does anyone know a screen capture program that can record both microphone audio and computer audio at the same time along with screen capture recording?

Answer
You should try camtasia. Trial version allow you to do that for a limited amount of time - but enough to for you to do your thing

What screen capture Software is best for recording pc games?

R171410

I what to start recording videos of my pc games and I was wondering what is the best software to do this and how to set it up to record the game.

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You may use Screen Recording Suite, which can help you record video of your pc games when you're playing with decent quality. And it's easy to use. Hope to help you.



Here is the link: http://www.screenrecord.net/

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