Recording From Your Nintendo DS

Hopefully, this video should answer the questions I've been receiving about how to record off your nintendo ds. I hope this video is informative and that everything is in focus. Happy recording everyone!

--FAQ--
Q: How do I record the bottom screen of the DS?
A: This method is only for the top screen of the DS. To record the bottom screen all you can really do is use a recording program like Hypercam, CamStudio, etc to record the bottom screen of a DS emulator. For the actual DS just holding a webcam with your hand above the screen is the only way I can think of.

Q: Why this particular webcam?
A: Simply because it has a focus ring. Any webcam with a focus ring will do. Webcams without a focus ring will produce blurry quality. The focus ring allows you to adjust the sharpness and thus get your recording in focus.

Q: I have a built in webcam on my computer. How do I use that to record my Nintendo DS?
A: You can't. Well not without frustration anyway. You won't be able to see the DS for starters if your computer is in front of it and you won't be able to see what you're recording because the back of the computer will be facing you. Just get a webcam. They're not very expensive nowadays.

Q: Will this work with my video camera?
A: It might if you have an expensive camera that is not sensitive to viewing things this close. I've tried it with a regular, digital camera in the past and the quality was too blurry as most cameras are too sensitive to record at such close range. A webcam is always best and nowadays they are pretty cheap.

Q: I don't have Windows XP so will this work with Windows Vista, etc?
A: Movie Maker for Windows Vista doesn't support the use of analog video devices (such as this particular webcam. Even if it's Microsoft to begin with..go figure heh) so you will need to use a recording program that came with your webcam or download one that will be compatible.

Q: When I record my reflection or some kind of glare shows up in my recording. How do I get rid of it?
A: This is caused by light coming from a window. You don't want to be in a completely dark room because that's obviously bad for your eyes and the webcam needs a little background light to display things that will come out better. If you have blinds or drapes on your window then close them. Use a light source such as a ceiling fan light or an overhead lamp (like a clip on lamp or snake light). That should help. Another thing to do is not sit directly behind your webcam but off to the side a little. Your reflection won't show up this way.

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• nintendo
• ds
• lite
• windows
• movie
• maker
• webcam

[il0wnedyai]

would you use iMovie for the iMac because you can't use windows movie maker

[Paiopa]

@il0wnedyai Sure I don't see why not. I really can't comment on any other solution, since I don't have a mac.

[MontageNooblets]

why do u have a laptop battery laying around? lol

[Paiopa]

@MontageNooblets In case the first one dies (which was often the case)

[larztard]

Next challenge, playing it without knocking the web cam over.

[Paiopa]

@larztard Tell me about it lol

[Brittani752]

can we use an expensive camera instead?

[UltraNintenerd]

you just happen to have a fuckin laptop battery layin around WTF!!

[DominateroftheWorld]

Really helped thx a lot :)

[lannylego]

baah

[ModderTutorial360]

can u use the ps3 webcam ?