[Tutorial] Record PC Games - Part 1 of 2: Fraps

[FrozenFoxy]

@minecrafterbox At 3.95GB, yes? That's how it is meant to work. Check out part 2 for how to put them together and make them small.

[VirulentDawn]

I found this VERY helpful Frozen. ^^

Thanks for making this!

[CodGameWawPlay]

Why do my videos only record for 30 seconds? What did i do wrong?

[FrozenFoxy]

@CodGameWawPlay You're using the free version of Fraps. Only the full version records longer than 30 seconds.

[CodGameWawPlay]

@FrozenFoxy I just bought the full version and for some reason it still only records for 30 seconds

What's wrong with my fraps?

[FrozenFoxy]

@CodGameWawPlay After you buy the full version you need to go download the full version from the member's area. If you're downloading it from the regular area, then it's still the 30 second version.

[MrSadsadsad101]

dm its working

[FrozenFoxy]

@MrSadsadsad101 You got it working, you mean?

[MrSadsadsad101]

when i go on tf2 its not there but on msn chat i see a blue number thing

[MrSadsadsad101]

please reply when i go on i dont have the yellow numbers ?

[FrozenFoxy]

@MrSadsadsad101 You'll only see the yellow numbers appear in game and only if Fraps can pick up the game. You can also check your FPS tab in Fraps to make sure you have selected an Overlay Corner, it's not hidden, and you don't have "Only update overlay once a second" checked.

[MrSadsadsad101]

is it okay to use a microphone (logitech USB headset) ?

[FrozenFoxy]

@MrSadsadsad101 Well, the answer is both yes and no. If you're on a WinXP or Vista setup with only the What U Hear/Stereo Mix options available to you, then a USB headset will NOT be recorded with the game audio. On Win7 both will be recorded properly.

[gillygotguns2010]

WHAT IS THE HOT KEY?

[FrozenFoxy]

@gillygotguns2010 Well, pretty sure it's not capslock, so you might want to turn that off. You can set the hotkey yourself, so you might want to check it out for yourself to see what it is set to.

[AlexOtrElosss]

Where's Part 2?

[FrozenFoxy]

@AlexOtrElosss I see it in the related videos. You could also check the playlist I have them in.

[ThatMadRussian]

is it free

[FrozenFoxy]

@ThatMadRussian No. 37 US last I checked.

[haqim71]

When I record games and encode them using adobe media encoder. I usually notice that fraps break the videos into multple parts, like 3 mins per clip even though I record the game continuosly. Can you help?

[FrozenFoxy]

@haqim71 Check out part 2 of this tutorial. They're meant to be broken as soon as Fraps hits a little before the 4GB mark per file. That's for easy handling of the files in rendering software like Virtual Dub.

[MrJake810]

@FrozenFoxy

on my computer the FPS dosin't show HELP

[FrozenFoxy]

@MrJake810 You mean when you're playing a game? Check the FPS tab. It has options to turn off the counter in game as well as buttons that can be set to toggle it.

[AnimeAngelKety]

very nice detailed guide, thank you :)

[SladjanL]

Game name ?

[FrozenFoxy]

@SladjanL I say it during the video near the end... but it's Dead Space 2.

[SladjanL]

@FrozenFoxy OK =D

[blueslasher8]

can it get your pc game faster fps per second

[FrozenFoxy]

@blueslasher8 Changing the FPS does not mean you get better FPS, it only helps you record at an FPS rate that the game tolerates to avoid lag issues. If a game lags at 30, I try something higher, if it still lags, I look for stuff on Google and try to tweak my video card settings as well as in game settings till it stops lagging. Usually in game settings are tweaked first, though.

[sakil7395]

whats loop buffer length

[FrozenFoxy]

@sakil7395 Huh? I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't talk about loop buffer length anywhere in this video. Not sure what you're asking about at all.

[sakil7395]

@FrozenFoxy On my fraps it keeps splitting up the videos and it says loop buffer length.

I have the full version of fraps

[FrozenFoxy]

@sakil7395 Sounds like you're working with version 3.4.0 of Fraps. I'm using 3.3.0 in this video. In any case, I believe the loop buffer refers to a feature where you can hold down your record key till the FPS gauge turns pink instead of red. That will create a 30 second buffer. Once you hit the record key again, it will begin recording normally as well as saving whatever is in the buffer. 3.4.0 has the capability to change the time from 30 seconds to something else. Videos being split is normal

[sakil7395]

@FrozenFoxy oh thanks and is there a way to stop splitting and do you use vegas to merge the files together

[FrozenFoxy]

@sakil7395 No and no. See part 2.

[Magistrixification]

An unrelated question but: How do you know whether or not your sound card (or on-board sound) is stereo mix 'compatible'? I am not too knowledgable on this subject and I am having problems recording both voice and game sound with stereo mix. I think it may be the hardware, but I need to be sure. Thanks for any help.

Magistrix

[FrozenFoxy]

@Magistrixification If you see "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" as an option, then it is compatible. You may need to update your soundcard drivers if it's not working. Also, be sure that your recording device is set to Stereo Mix or What U Hear, otherwise it won't matter. On top of that, be sure to unmute your microphone feedback on the playback device. If your microphone doesn't feedback through playback, it doesn't get caught by those options anyway.

[pocco13]

What you hear here lol

[hasse951]

How do i fix the memory on the vids?

[FrozenFoxy]

@hasse951 If you're talking about hard drive space that the video takes up, watch part 2. Memory = RAM.

[mossclaw55]

who knows how many fps is required 4 zoo tycoon 2??

[FrozenFoxy]

@mossclaw55 It's not a specific requirement based on specific games. It depends on your computer, the game, plenty of factors. You need to experiment with what works best for you. That's how I do it.

[BLU3STR4F3]

wait what game is Arcanium?

i see the background and it looks like the "Marker" From dead space 2 and same background picture too.

[FrozenFoxy]

@BLU3STR4F3 It's similar to Fallout 1, made by the same people.

[BLU3STR4F3]

@FrozenFoxy

oh kool, i just was wondering because ive never heard of it

[TheMarin121]

i only can record 30 seconds

[FrozenFoxy]

@TheMarin121 You have to purchase Fraps to record longer than 30 seconds.

[wrldofwarcraft98118]

how high fps would be good for minecraft videos

[FrozenFoxy]

@wrldofwarcraft98118 Depends entirely on your computer. There is no magic bullet answer that works for all. On average, I use 30 FPS for pretty much anything... but keep in mind your computer may not function as well at the same rate. It's important to test yourself to make sure.

[kris10ish]

@FrozenFoxy i get ATleast 200 or 60 sometimes drops to 30 fps WEN not recording minecraft but wen i record it drops to 11 help

[FrozenFoxy]

@kris10ish Try setting your FPS to 60 on Fraps. If it still drops very low, it might be a problem with your computer. You either may not have the equipment to record it properly or you need to change some game settings such as render distance within Minecraft.

[kris10ish]

@FrozenFoxy well crysis records better Than minecraft :P I will set to 60

[FrozenFoxy]

@kris10ish Minecraft is also notorious for memory leaks and crashing... it honestly doesn't surprise me.

[kris10ish]

@FrozenFoxy Yeah Lucky im building my new pc soon With an amd phenom ii 955 x4 with a gtx 460 4 gig of ram 2tb hard drive and probarly a 500 gig external and asus motherboard if i cant record minecraft then I will be very sad

[shurdi3]

but does fraps help if you just overall suck at vids?

[segabud]

i got fraps and am currently trying to record a lets play with commentary as a test, but my usb microphone isnt included in my sound cards stereo mix. i suppose i could just get a headset with a regular audio input, but those are expensive, and i already have a usb webcam with a pretty decent yet not tremendous mic. Do you know of any fixes other then VAC?

[FrozenFoxy]

@segabud VAC is definitely not good. It'll ruin the audio. 3.5mm jack is the only thing included in Stereo Mix/What U Hear. USB is not included, ever. Fix 1. Upgrade to Windows 7 if you don't already have it. You can mix sources such as game audio and USB microphone audio. Fix 2. Buy a 3.5mm jack headset/microphone.

[segabud]

thank you for doing this. virtualdub and 'what u hear' really helps, now all i need is 'Fraps' and a rather good headset and i'll be good to go. unfortunately, i have no budget for this kind of stuff, so it probably will be a while before i can get started. By the time i have the appropriate income to budget for this kind of stuff, my voice will probably have improved, making me more confident. Once again, Thank you.

[FahlazadDO]

Can you give us your PC specs.

[FrozenFoxy]

@FahlazadDO Check my channel info, it's all there.

[CoyoteRys]

How the heck do you translate the alien language? Is there a cryptogram code?

[FrozenFoxy]

@CoyoteRys Yes, in Dead Space 1. Not sure if it's available in Dead Space 2.