DigitalDog

I was wondering what is the cheapest and best way to go about capturing gameplay videos for montages or youtube videos. im pretty good with computers just would like some info

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easy ez

If you google the topic, you can find some pretty good websites.

I looked into it for awhile and realized that if you want to capture good quality videos, you will have to shell out $150 ish to get the right materials. My friend bought Happauge HD PVR for about $200 and he gets up to 1080p quality videos and no problems at all. Some of the lower end HD capture hardware can have problems.

You can always buy some plain old AV capture hardwares...but they look like crap. Keep in mind you can only record what you are playing in, meaning you can't play in HD and record in a lower quality (from my understanding). Look to spend $150 or more to get good videos, and not to mention the software too depending on where you get it from....

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This has been posted before as well... do a search and you should find it.

(i think i actually posted it, i dont remember)

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Quite the contrary. The Blitzbox HD enables a person to play in HD, and record in SD, for $129 the last time I checked. However, being a tester for it, the quality isn't good at all and pales in the comparison in other devices of its kind like the HAVA.

In an older thread, I posted this information below:

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I'll help you out, we're going to tackle HD first. A lot of videos on Youtube are in HD, however, not true HD, for they just capture with standard quality, and use an HD resolution. The following is what you need to capture in High Definition.

HDTV

If you want to record in HD, while playing in HD, you will need two things. You will need Component cables for your PS3. Try going into Radioshack, or order some online. You can buy them online here for pretty cheap. Amazon.com: PlayStation 3 Component AV Cable: Video Games

Now that we have that settled, you'll need a capturing device. I personally recommend the Happauge HD PVR. Which can be observed Here. It's a bit pricey, but in anything electronic, you get what you pay for. It's $250. It comes with a set of component cables to connect to the device, install disc, and of course the device itself. With this device you can also record your television shows if you have an HD cable box.

Since we're looking into the gaming area, this is the device you want. Just be sure your laptop can handle it. So long as you have 2GB of RAM, you should be fine. Here is a link to the installation video if you want to check it out. Very informational, and everything is right in front of you. YouTube - Hauppauge HD PVR Setup Tutorial Xbox 360 PS3

SDTV

You have many options when it comes to recording and playing in Standard Definition. A Dazzle is basically a capture card that connects via USB port. I recommend the Dazzle Platinum. You will need three composite cable splitters to be able to play on the TV, and record on your PC. Specifically a Y RCA splitter, which looks like this. It splits the signal so you can play on your TV, like I said above.

This is what a Dazzle looks like. It provides pretty good quality, and I definitely recommend it over the EzCap and the Blitzbox B1, and it cost's anywhere from $50-90 dollars.

EDIT: Here is a video of the complete setup to the Dazzle. This shows what you need, where to get it, and how to set it up. Click me!

If you have any questions, please let me know, I've worked with many capturing devices in my time. Hope this gives you some insight.

Want to record in High Definition? Try the Happauge HD PVR. And for Standard Definition, try the Dazzle. Again, I have experience with both devices, I'll answer any question you need.

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ahh kk thanks well thats out of my range i googled it and looked at some prices and since my car broke down yesterday and almost took me for 1k i will just wait awhile before i make some videos

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