recording ingame

Morts · 12-07-06, 04:51 PM

hey. is there a freeware recording program out there on the internet that can record ingame with? (example SH3)
(no fraps! it s****)

Dietrich · 12-08-06, 03:22 AM

If you are determined not to use FRAPS, then there is the ingame system itself. I think the sequence is CTRL+SHIFT+F11 (and you use the same sequence again to switch it off). However, each frame is written as a BMP file to your silent hunter 3 directory, and at 2 MB each, it is a) slow and b) fills up your harddrive pretty quickly. It is also a pain to put the sequences back together again. (I personally use FRAPS and have no problems with it. I don't know why you would think it is not very good.)

Jimbuna · 12-08-06, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dietrich

If you are determined not to use FRAPS, then there is the ingame system itself. I think the sequence is CTRL+SHIFT+F11 (and you use the same sequence again to switch it off). However, each frame is written as a BMP file to your silent hunter 3 directory, and at 2 MB each, it is a) slow and b) fills up your harddrive pretty quickly. It is also a pain to put the sequences back together again. (I personally use FRAPS and have no problems with it. I don't know why you would think it is not very good.)

Yep, I tried it once and it soaked up my drives capacity like a freakin sponge

danlisa · 12-08-06, 07:07 AM

There is a trick to using Fraps.

Firstly, set the recording resolution to 50%.

Next, you need to find out roughly what FPS your copy of SH3 is running at.
For example, I used to have a ATI 9600 which would pull about 30-40 FPS with max settings so I set Fraps to record movies at 25 FPS and this worked fine.

Just to note there is a little lag when first starting Fraps on low end systems, this quickly goes away in each view.

It will also help to have Fraps save your recording to another drive separate to the one running SH3.

Failing that there is another program you could try, it's called Guncam, not as friendly as Fraps.....
http://www.growlersoftware.com/

Morts · 12-08-06, 07:11 AM

ok

ill try that

Sailor Steve · 12-08-06, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Morts

(no fraps! it s****)

Possibly the best movie out there, The Blind Man's Tale by CCIP, was made with FRAPS.

danlisa · 12-08-06, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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Originally Posted by Morts

(no fraps! it s****)

Possibly the best movie out there, The Blind Man's Tale by CCIP, was made with FRAPS.

Is that still available for d/l? I've not watched it for ages.

_Seth_ · 12-08-06, 02:48 PM

Once i forgot to turn off fraps when i was recording. Ended up with a warning that there were low diskspace on c:\.....

I had to delete 11 GB of in-game footage that i didnt need...

:rotfl:

Sailor Steve · 12-08-06, 02:50 PM

I'm pretty sure uboat.realsimulation still has it up.

The last time I watched it it drove me crazy; it was made before the Bordeinstrumente mod was available, and the guages look so wrong!

_Seth_ · 12-08-06, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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Originally Posted by Morts

(no fraps! it s****)

Possibly the best movie out there, The Blind Man's Tale by CCIP, was made with FRAPS.

Is that still available for d/l? I've not watched it for ages.

http://server2.realsimulation.com/SH3Video/The_Blind_Mans_Tale_(Complete_Edition).rar

Jimbuna · 12-08-06, 03:49 PM

Great work Seth...d/l now

danlisa · 12-08-06, 04:30 PM

Good man

12-07-06, 04:51 PM	#1
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	recording ingame hey. is there a freeware recording program out there on the internet that can record ingame with? (example SH3) (no fraps! it s****)

12-08-06, 07:07 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	There is a trick to using Fraps. Firstly, set the recording resolution to 50%. Next, you need to find out roughly what FPS your copy of SH3 is running at. For example, I used to have a ATI 9600 which would pull about 30-40 FPS with max settings so I set Fraps to record movies at 25 FPS and this worked fine. Just to note there is a little lag when first starting Fraps on low end systems, this quickly goes away in each view. It will also help to have Fraps save your recording to another drive separate to the one running SH3. Failing that there is another program you could try, it's called Guncam, not as friendly as Fraps..... http://www.growlersoftware.com/ __________________

12-08-06, 02:48 PM	#8
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Once i forgot to turn off fraps when i was recording. Ended up with a warning that there were low diskspace on c:\..... I had to delete 11 GB of in-game footage that i didnt need...:rotfl: __________________

12-08-06, 02:50 PM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm pretty sure uboat.realsimulation still has it up. The last time I watched it it drove me crazy; it was made before the Bordeinstrumente mod was available, and the guages look so wrong! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-08-06, 03:49 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Great work Seth...d/l now __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-06, 03:22 AM	#2
Dietrich Sparky Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you are determined not to use FRAPS, then there is the ingame system itself. I think the sequence is CTRL+SHIFT+F11 (and you use the same sequence again to switch it off). However, each frame is written as a BMP file to your silent hunter 3 directory, and at 2 MB each, it is a) slow and b) fills up your harddrive pretty quickly. It is also a pain to put the sequences back together again. (I personally use FRAPS and have no problems with it. I don't know why you would think it is not very good.)

12-08-06, 07:11 AM	#5
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	ok ill try that

12-08-06, 04:30 PM	#12
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Good man __________________