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Levi Garett · Jun 13, 2006, 04:54 PM // 16:54

So I decided to do some video of some of my builds and was going to finally post some stuff here on guru. So last night I downloaded fraps and was pretty dissapointed, but perhaps I'm doing something wrong...

I do not want to buy the program!

I cannot get fraps to record anything over 29 seconds in length-which really sucks. I'm using 800x600 and "1/2 window" setting which seems to be fine when you maximize the video (alt+enter with WinMP-it looks a little grainy but you can at least read text on the screen and such).

I checked out a few other videos on various posts here, and on gwonline, and I noticed Remmeh's FoW R/Me solo build had a 120MB video that was ~15 minutes. I watched the video and was quite impressed with the quality considering the length and size.

So I guess my questions:

Am I doing something wrong with fraps or is this a limitation of the free trial?

Is there a better FREE alternative to fraps that anybody can recommend?

What settings have worked best for you guys (FPS, resolution, etc.) that keep the size down but get decent quality?

Now this is just capturing-I still need to edit this video.

What programs are you guys using to edit? Will the XP Movie Maker suffice? Any recommendations for FREE stuff out there to edit the video?

I appreciate your responses, and look forward to sharing some of my builds with you.

Levi

Ryork · Jun 13, 2006, 05:03 PM // 17:03

FRAPS states on their website that the trial version limits recordings to 30s.

I'm quite interested in the rest of the quesitons here though...Anyone?

Niosisw · Jun 13, 2006, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeviGarrett

Is there a better FREE alternative to fraps that anybody can recommend?

GameCam seems to be popular.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeviGarrett

What programs are you guys using to edit? Will the XP Movie Maker suffice? Any recommendations for FREE stuff out there to edit the video?

XP Movie maker should do perfect, unless you want to make a hollywood production.

As far as your other questions, I have no idea. I'm pretty sure the trial 30 sec thing can be dodged, just don't know how.

LiQuId StEeL · Jun 13, 2006, 06:17 PM // 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeviGarrett

Is there a better FREE alternative to fraps that anybody can recommend?

I use the Adobe Premiere trial... its 'only' 30 days long, but I just reinstall it every time i use it (once every month or two

)

www.adobe.com

Lint · Jun 13, 2006, 07:08 PM // 19:08

Last time i checked Adobe Premiere edits videos, not record. Correct me if im wrong.

Wrath Of Dragons · Jun 13, 2006, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lint

Last time i checked Adobe Premiere edits videos, not record. Correct me if im wrong.

adobe DOES hav recording capabilities, but i dont remember how to set it up, or if it is only from external sources

Shadow-Hunter · Jun 13, 2006, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Well, I use Game Cam and it works fine for me... And then Windows movie maker to edit the stuff if needed.. and then Filefront to host if thats needed =O also Game Cam was easy to use for me..

~Shadow

LiQuId StEeL · Jun 13, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lint

Last time i checked Adobe Premiere edits videos, not record. Correct me if im wrong.

Quoted the wrong part :X

Meant to select the editing part, sorry for the mix up

Ecksor · Jun 13, 2006, 10:14 PM // 22:14

long, long ago
in a galaxy far, far away,
there was
CRACKED PROGRAMS

and there was also google put two and two together and that is your answer

Levi Garett · Jun 14, 2006, 12:38 AM // 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecksor

long, long ago
in a galaxy far, far away,
there was
CRACKED PROGRAMS

and there was also google put two and two together and that is your answer

Wow thanks I woulda never figured that one out!