Tutorial: Record and Stream XBOX 360 Gameplay on your Macbook Pro

[NiiLoHD]

whats the specs for ur mac? plese reply

[TheMackenzieMitchell]

 where you get intros?

[CallMeWoodro]

Hi, why is it that when i go to stream my quality gets degraded and doesnt go for more that 16 fps? how to i change that? and thanks for last response.

[TripleDDDVideos]

Btw dude I love ur vids.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TripleDDDVideos Thank you!

[TripleDDDVideos]

@TheGamersPulseV2

I've decided to go with eyetv. Is that still good? And is the gaming edition of HDPVR good?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TripleDDDVideos It will work... but give me a few more days to post my new set up. It still uses the PVR but I believe this is the robust setup everyone (including myself) has been looking for. Should have the new vid up in a week tops.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@SurvivalMode4Dummies It is a demo unless you purchase the entire version. For monitoring are you selecting "monitor playback" in VLC?

[iStrikeLOL]

Does it work for ps3?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@iStrikeLOL Yes.

[darrenchromey]

great video! what type of internet do you have for your 360?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@darrenchromey Comcast... 1 step down from their fastest service.

[majinyuusuke]

Great video! I just have a question:

When streaming live, would I be able to also stream my own audio commentary in synch with the video?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@majinyuusuke Yes... I am actually putting together a new video that shows off the new rig I am running with. Includes a mixer and this is what places your audio in line with your stream.

[XxKeaslerTOGAxX]

mac computers are so easy to use. i just wish the rest of the world could keep up so it wasn't so difficult to use stuff

[TripleDDDVideos]

Spanks

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TripleDDDVideos Welcome

[TripleDDDVideos]

I need the link to the Mac software

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TripleDDDVideos Just do a google search for hdpvcapture. Stevens site has it.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TheGamersPulseV2 Actually the link is in the description.

[JDTV1000]

Penis

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@JDTV1000 I have one of those too!

[CallMeWoodro]

hey y is it when im recording or streaming it loses signal..or even when im not playing..how do i fix that?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@CallMeWoodro Never had this happen. 

[Govanatorr]

Hi i love your videos. could you please link me to the software to run the HD PVR on the mac, im really desperate so when you see this message could you please reply!

thank you.

[JMole99]

Is the relay time not that drastic so you can play on your computer?



[CallMeWoodro]

question..when i stream it from encoder mine is all pixalized..how do i fix that

[armyman1123]

How much RAM does your MacBook Pro have? Mine has 2GB which is what I think is causing my recordings to glitchy.

[Snitcheh]

@TheGreatOne222 You must install VLC and Close HDPVR Capture, then re open it.. The you will be able to preview.

[TAGxT]

i went to that website you provided for hdpvr capture, and it does not install. is there any other place to get this software for free?

[TheHDJonny]

it costs money how did you get the non demo one without paying

[G3TGh0sT]

Man GREAT video... Thanks a lot! I just got a macbook and wasn't sure what I would need to use my HD pvr with the macbook. Looks easy enough. I have another question for you. If you wanted to upload to youtube but add a song to the background how would you do that with iMovie? Or would i need to download another piece of software? Thanks again, good tutorial.

[MrTeiV]

I have 2 questions

Can you record direct to an external hard drive?

and

I have a monitor, not a TV, so I only have HDMI Connection, Can I still use the Haupppauge?

Awesome informative video though

:)

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@MrTeiV Sorry, it does not support hdmi. And yes you can. Sometimes the speed will be a little slower but you can. Sinner records is gameplay to a external hard drive wireless through his router which is attached to his external hdd

[MrKalid308]

GO SCREEN FLOW! :D

[Giaimo123]

btw sick video extremely helpful thanks 

[Giaimo123]

hey dude i was wondering, i have a turtle beach headset so if i purchase the HD PVR my cables from my xbox 360 go to my turtlebeach headset, can i still connect it to my HD PVR as well?

[TheHDJonny]

This is a great vid u helped me so much thx...the only question is how do i record my voice in game for live stream? thanks if you can help me

[botanizeclips]

30 dollars is what hdpvr capture is telling me or do i need just the demo

PLZ RESPOND ASAP

[SBkxTheMonster]

My school let me borrow their iMac for the rest of this school year, I'm wondering if this will work for the iMac, this is a OLD imac though. At school we've got the newest with AE CS5.5 which I plan on editing with, so I plan on recording onto Final Cut Express(This mac) Then taking it to school and editing on the good mac. Is this possible?

[TheRealDealFarcy]

k i did all this but once i hit record it only records for maybe 2 minutes than its done?

[OneOfSwords]

@TheRealDealFarcy The software is no longer free, it now costs $30. Other than that (which has changed since he made this video), everything else he says is to be followed to the letter and is still very current information.

[TheRealDealFarcy]

k when i go to the HDPVR capture site it just gives a bunch of links and numbers which one? video tutorial pleas?

[TheRealDealFarcy]

nevermind

[TheRealDealFarcy]

where do you actually download HDPVR capture, link please?

[KornRow35]

Hello Gamers Pulse team!

I want to not only record videos but do some commentary while im playing them. In your opinion, what is the most efficient way of tackling this problem.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@KornRow35 My buddy uses two headsets... one plugged right into his computer for a direct audio line in. I hear this can be tackled with a mixer as well. I have yet to attempt this although I as well would love to find the perfect low cost solution. 

[LyricalDisaster87]

When I click record on HDPVR Capture the recording starts an error comes up saying that VLC unexpectedly quit. Got any clue why this is happening?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@LyricalDisaster87 No... I have never had this happen. Check your log and see what kind of errors its logging.

[Mossijake]

@TheGamersPulseV2

i am currently using a Dazzle HD and it's xbox footage quailty is so aweful i feel like i wasted my money.

Would you say that this ACTUALLY cut out the laggy feeling from Youtube footage?

Let me know so i can decide to buy one or not..

Thx.

btw- your website looks great

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@Mossijake No lag with the HDPVR. Only issue you may have is having to overlay a seperate audio track if you plan on doing commentary.

[TheGreatOne222]

also when i click to record, the video will only record for like 2 minutes 

[TheGreatOne222]

2 things... ( i just got mine)

1) my video signal detection is 1920x1080x30fps (why is it different then yours? how do i get it to 60fps)

2) for audio recorder section the option to monitor video while recording is grayed out, how do i get this to work?

Thanks !

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TheGreatOne222 1. The problem with your settings is that you cant play in 1080p using components cables. You require HDMI. To avoid the lag and connection issues I am forced to play in 720p. 2. Did you set your audio to line in?

[TheGreatOne222]

@TheGamersPulseV2 i got everything situated and started commentating now! thanks tho man

[FunkyBall1234]

2 questions can i record videos if i dont have a high def t.v and also if i get a high def. t.v what cable do i need to connect the hdpvr to my hd t.v.

[TheGreatOne222]

so u keep it on an external hard drive? does it work fine in iMovie?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TheGreatOne222 Yes. Works just fine.

[SwizzinHD]

@TheGamersPulseV2 I have a pc, so is it called TotalMediaExtreme for us? Because i have a 1280 x 720 TV. But i play xbox in 480p...but yet the file on pc is HD... idk lol

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@SwizzinHD I have no idea what you are trying to say. LOL.

[LuKiNaToR2902]

i got a problem my recorded raw clips are fine quality but as soon as i rendered it and cut them in imovie they looks like dazzle clips :/

[samsore926]

Hey! It my HDPVR didn't come with HDPVRcapture!

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@samsore926 You have to download it from the website. Instructions that come with your HDPVR tell you where to go. Let me know if you need the link.

[tito030388]

Please can someone help me. I bought the HD PVR today and did everything on this video and the quality isn't very good at all. My email is salamito140@yahoo.com. Email me if you can help. I will let you know all my settings. and everything but i need help because the quality isnt up to par.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@tito030388 I will send you an email now to see what you need help with.

[TheShizGamer]

@TheGamersPulseV2 dude sick video i subbed can you message me on youtube please because my quality also isn't very good sorry about this

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TheShizGamer Sure thing.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@2coinlove2 This will not let me post links so I will send you a message with the direct download.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TheGamersPulseV2 Actually it says your account has been closed. If anyone needs the link I will now post in in the description.

[CodVariant2]

You have to buy that program to get the full version or at least i did. It is $30.00 US

[CodVariant2]

DUDE, YOU HELPED US OUT SO MUCH.

Thanks From CODVARIANT2

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@CodVariant2 No problem! Can't wait to see your vids.

[CodVariant2]

@TheGamersPulseV2 Thanks again but i have a problem with the Streaming. It is very bad quality and really just unwatchable. ( i have the same applications you have.) what settings would you suggest i might have messed up on, Or just things that might make it bad quality . Thanks for you reply

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@CodVariant2 Sure thing... let me take a screen shot of my settings and I will send you a link to it.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@CodVariant2 Actually... I have the link posted below. Here it is: thegamerspulse . c o m / images / stream_settings . jpg Just get rid of the spaces as YouTube wont let me post the actual link.

[MAIINIIIAC]

Do you need windows?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@MAIINIIIAC LOL! I don't use windows; hence the video is a tutorial for Mac.

[TehMonitor]

I use a standard def tv, can this capture in standard?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@TehMonitor Not sure - I have never tried.

[XxTheGreenDeathxX]

so everything except the hd pvr is free

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@XxTheGreenDeathxX Pretty much.

[urbantop10s]

Great tutorial, i do have a small issue , what is the best frame rate , bitrate and screen size to stream with to avoid lag while streaming? i have a mac book pro and a hdpvr as well.. thanks

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@urbantop10s The best thing for me to do is share with you my settings for FlashMediaLiveEncoder. Follow this link which is a screen shot of my settings. Mirror those and you'll have the best looking stream. Lag will be determined by your upstream. Trust there will always be some lag. You need one massive setup with unlimited upstream to make an actual LIVE stream in HD.

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@urbantop10s Stupid YouTube and sharing links... let me try again... thegamerspulse . c o m / images / stream_settings . jpg

[SystemFreaKk13]

The instant streaming lags, but does the capture? For instance, as soon as you hit capture will it grab exactly what is on the TV? or will the capture itself lag as well, cause thatd blow

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@SystemFreaKk13 Doesn't matter which OS you are using, Mac or Windows, there is about a 5 second lag or more no matter what you are doing.

[SystemFreaKk13]

@TheGamersPulseV2 Right but then you can go in and edit what you've captured, didnt really think about that. I got an eyetv hd for about 130 btw and thats working fine

[realmadrid1712]

So I have a macbook pro but can i record my gameplay if i use a ps3? Instead of an xbox? Thanks :D

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@realmadrid1712 Of course. Just make sure you have the component hd cables because thats how the PVR records

[FlavaF0x]

thanks man, a massive help ;]

[ElectrikBeast]

do you have to use a mac? cant you use another brand?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@ElectrikBeast No, Buttclown uses pc and it comes with recording software standard for both mac and pc

[MacOSXTutorials12]

So I did everything in this video and when I go to stream on Justin.Tv the quality is unbelievably terrible, any idea why? What are your results when streaming on JTV?

[taylord135]

can the happauge use hdmi instead of component cables?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@taylord135 No, you are looking for a black magic intensity pro but they are only internal

[TTarantoX]

When you stream, is the quality of the stream nice and smooth? Also what are the specs of your Macbook Pro. I get poor results when I attempt this setup. Great Video and Thanks in advance.

[SerbiaVlog]

you can check this video  /watch?v=n8JGot_Ny8w

but instead of imac, i meant to connect to macbook pro.

just playing games, no recording.

[SerbiaVlog]

can you skip step with TV, just plug it into macbook pro?

so you can stream live without recording, so you can use your mac as gaming device (like portable screen)?

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@SerbiaVlog You "could" bypass the route back to your TV and attempt to play off the VLC monitor on your Mac however there will be an incredible amount of lag which I think would make gaming impossible. If you watch my video you can get an idea of the lag time as I moved the joystick and it took about 10 seconds for that action to show on my VLC monitor. There may be a solution to this, but I think it would involve significant degradation in video quality.

[KILJaden35BETA]

i hear there is a mac program called eyetv that records all your gameplay but also when your not recording it will always keep a recording of you last 30 seconds. what im wondering is there another program that can do this on windows

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@KILJaden35BETA I looked into the eyetv but I do not believe it would allow playing and recording in HD... I could be wrong but I am almost positive this is why I passed on that solution. As for Windows solutions... I do not know but I will get Buttclown to reply as he uses the Hauppauge in a Windows environment.

[KILJaden35BETA]

@TheGamersPulseV2 yeah i think i got the wrong program but its more the whole delayed recording thing im interested in so i dont have to record constantly

[TheGamersPulseV2]

@KILJaden35BETA You could stream over to Ustream and just record when you want to.