TUTORIAL – How to Record Montages and Gameplay from Xbox 360 and PS3

[Silent-Sniper]

Ever wanted to record a montage or record your gameplay but didn’t know how to?? Well this tutorial has all bases covered when it comes to capturing footage from your PS3 or Xbox 360.

There’s a few ways to go about recording the footage. The easiest way is to connect your console to your PC, but you'll need a video card with video inputs, a dedicated capture card, or a Firewire/USB converter.

You can buy PC capture cards that will accept composite, S-Video, or component video signals. They can cost several hundred dollars though, and aren't significantly different from a device that converts video into Firewire or USB. So unless you are wanting to use your PC monitor as a TV, you should go with a more affordable analog-to-digital video converter that converts your console's video signals into a Firewire or USB connection that can be read by your PC.

Firewire converters can be fairly pricey, but they do work well. If you're on a tight budget, a USB converter would be the best choice. Assuming your computer already has a USB 2.0 port (pretty much all computers have at least one), all you would need is the converter. You can find basic kits that include a converter and video-editing software, like the Dazzle Video Creator for example.

If your console is too far away from your computer, there are several other methods you can use to record your gameplay.

Camcorder - Some camcorders out there have AV inputs that can connect to your console for simple recording. If your camcorder has this option, you can record your footage onto a tape (or DVD depending on how new your camcorder is) and transfer it to your computer.
Note that most camcorders only have one set of AV connectors that function as inputs or outputs. If they're being used as inputs, you won't be able to use them to output at the same time. In this situation, you'll have to use the little screen on the camera as your playing monitor (easier said than done, you’d need a mate to help you with this).
If your camcorder doesn't have a video input, you can just point it at your TV and record the game being played. Although by doing that you lose quite a bit of the quality and may see thick black lines running through the screen if you are using an SD TV. Make sure you have good lighting and the quality should be alright.


DVD Recorder - This is my preferred method of recording, as it’s quick, simple, and the quality is great. Be prepared to pay a few hundred dollars for a good DVD recorder though, the price all depends on how big the internal HDD is. Although you can buy DVD recorders that only burn straight to disc (no HDD) but may end up costing you more in discs in the long run. The best way to hook it up would be through HDMI or Component cables, alternatively you can just use the standard composite cables that come with your console.
Connect your console to the DVD recorder, record your footage and then burn the footage to a DVD. Put the DVD into your computer and rip the video to your hard-drive for editing.


VCR - You should only record via a VCR if you are on a strict/limited budget, the quality isn’t very good and it takes a lot more effort to convert to the computer. You can record footage on a standard VHS tape. Just pass the game console's AV output through the VCR.


Other Recording Equipment - If you have access to other types of recording equipment (such as mini-DV or Beta SP), then use them by all means. This type of equipment can costs thousands of dollars, but the image-capture quality is excellent.


So there you have it, you’re all set to start making montages and gameplay videos, you’ll be famous in no time!

Have fun!

Silent-Sniper.

[MileySquirts]

Also, you can buy rca splitters. This will allow you to run your consoles video output into individual splitters. The splitters will then allow you to connect to your capture device (card, usb convertor, whichever you prefer) and your television set. This allows you to not have to play on such small screens.

Here's a picture of a component cable splitter. It has 1 input and two outputs. Granted you would need 3 or 5 depending if you are using high def or standard. Also the length of the cord will differ for some people. They are relatively cheap. The one being displayed below retails for about $1.20 U.S.
http://www.summitsource.com/images/products/CVR201.jpg
Its worth it to buy these, as you would not want to have to look through your video camera screen if that is your only option.

[Silent-Sniper]

^ Thanks Syndrome, completely forgot about the splitters. Would certainly be a better way than watching it through the camcorders screen if that's the option you have. Cheers for the input.

[mwolverine8]

so whats the cheapest dazzle converter thingy i can find? im on a tight budget and want the best quality for the cheapest price. all help appreciated. thanks guys.

[aregorastexaxda1840]

People please don't make lackluster montages. If its not the best in editing or whatever please stop making them.

They are flooding all sites like herpes.

[MileySquirts]

You can buy a cheap usb convertor. It doesnt have to be dazzle brand. I recommend searching the internet. You can probably find a suitable device for like $30 U.S.
As for video editing software, that also can be pricey. But programs like windows movie maker and the such would do fine.

[Silent-Sniper]

so whats the cheapest dazzle converter thingy i can find? im on a tight budget and want the best quality for the cheapest price. all help appreciated. thanks guys.

Like Syndrome-X said, if you search around on the internet for the best price you should be able to pick one up for around $30 US. From the memory the Dazzle ones are around $50 US for the Dazzle Video Creator 85.

As for editing the footage, again as Syndrome-X said, Windows Movie Maker should be adequate. There's also one called VirtualDub which is a free editing programme, along the same lines as Windows Movie Maker.

If you want a serious video editing programme then go for Adobe Premiere Pro or Apple's Final Cut Pro, they both have serious price tags though. Might pay to try and find an older version of the software as it'll more than likely be cheaper.

If you are recording via a camcorder, you'll most likely have the software that came with it which should let you edit your footage through there.

[MileySquirts]

Yeah, I currently am experienced with Adobe Premiere Pro, and Pinnacle Studio. I have had 2 years experience creating amateur/professional videos for various groups while attending a 2 year technical school. Ive created videos for local fire departments, as well as school projects (Such as graduation). Im now in my 2nd year of college for film (different from the previously mentioned technical school) and can say that Adobe Premiere Pro is the standard, but like Silent Sniper said, it is very pricey.

[cYber]

But the best still is to connect pc to TV and record the whole play to pc :)
I dont remember the software that i had for it.
Formated.
But its good quality and it works fine.

[Joel]

Oh good to know im making my first monatge with my dads camcorder lol wish me luck BTW if you dont see this silent ill pm u.

[Penguinman]

I'm in the process of montaging, but I keep on missing all my good moments :(

Anyway, your guide has thus far proved invaluable

[uT I XeSSive]

I myself have had alot of trouble with my capture card and i have no idea why

[SchaffinOSX]

I've tried it out before but something always screws up, lol..

[Silent-Sniper]

I got Sony Vegas Pro 8 the other day. It's the best video editing software I've used, it does everything. Not cheap to buy though. I definitely recommend it.

[livepure13]

I have been trying to figure this out for a looong time. Thank you!!!!!!!

[Silent-Sniper]

You're welcome :).

[Penguinman]

Hark to me children! The "long awaited" Penguinman montage is on its way

Bear in mind of course that I will withold the most devastating footage. The sight of me in full flow will cause everyone to quit the game in shame and I will be having to play with myself (no innuendo please!)

[x_andy-]

I'm gonna be making one soon, just gotta set up my Digital camera and I'm all good.

Wish me luck!

[Penguinman]

Good luck man

[MileySquirts]

Ive also tinkered with creating my own montage. 1 problem. My recorded video footage looks dreadfully bad. I just used an old digital camcorder to record it. Im going to have to come up with another way of capturing. Another problem I have, my computer is upstairs and my PS3 is downstairs. I have a DVD recorder, thought about using that, but how many DVD's would I go through? What do you guys thinks?

[x_andy-]

I have a spool of about 20 2GB re-recordable DVDs and depends on how footage you want to record. 20 matches of TDM (10 minutes) would take eith er a disk or disk and a half.

Shame my DVD recorder crapped out on me :(
And my digital camera has incredible quality; but only records for 1 minute!! And it has an SD slot of extended recording but the camera is screwed. Freezes the camera when inserted.

I have a web camera which could record but the quality is hella fuzzy. And the Camera on my phone records quite jumpy.

I'll think of something. I hope.

[Silent-Sniper]

Ive also tinkered with creating my own montage. 1 problem. My recorded video footage looks dreadfully bad. I just used an old digital camcorder to record it. Im going to have to come up with another way of capturing. Another problem I have, my computer is upstairs and my PS3 is downstairs. I have a DVD recorder, thought about using that, but how many DVD's would I go through? What do you guys thinks?

Depending on the quality you record it at, you'll get at least 5 montages on one disc (based on the highest quality). The discs are 4.7GB each, probably best if you buy a rewritable one though so you can do it over and over again.

[MileySquirts]

Thats a great Idea. I dont think I even knew they sold re-writable dvds lol. Im going to buy some tomorow. Tis a bit late to go buy some right now, unless walmart sells them. They probably do. Maybe ill take a drive up there and see what I can find. Btw, its 11:10 pm where im at.

[Silent-Sniper]

They should definitely sell them at Walmart. You can buy them in singles if you like, but it's cheaper to buy them in a pack of 5. Just make sure you don't finalize it when you burn it or else it'll be just like a normal DVD-R. Just out of curiosity, what kind of DVD recorder do you have? Does it have an internal HDD you can record to first?

[MileySquirts]

They should definitely sell them at Walmart. You can buy them in singles if you like, but it's cheaper to buy them in a pack of 5. Just make sure you don't finalize it when you burn it or else it'll be just like a normal DVD-R. Just out of curiosity, what kind of DVD recorder do you have? Does it have an internal HDD you can record to first?

Nope no internal hard drive. Would just use that otherwise. Its a panasonic. Hey ive got a question. When im "burning" my gampeplay footage, when im done playing and done recording, and go to rip it to my hard drive on my computer. I have to also convert it to either an Mpeg or Avi, for use with editing. That is a VERY long process. Any ideas on how to go from DVD to Avi quickly? Or something of that nature.

[Silent-Sniper]

Nope no internal hard drive. Would just use that otherwise. Its a panasonic. Hey ive got a question. When im "burning" my gampeplay footage, when im done playing and done recording, and go to rip it to my hard drive on my computer. I have to also convert it to either an Mpeg or Avi, for use with editing. That is a VERY long process. Any ideas on how to go from DVD to Avi quickly? Or something of that nature.

I've got a Panasonic too, 160GB internal HDD but still have to buy discs to burn it to if I want to get the footage on the computer, just makes the editing a bit better. I couldn't imagine doing it in your case without re-writable discs, lol. Use a programme called DVD Encrypter. It's free, if you know where to look. I might be able to hook you up with it, goes pretty damn quick. I don't know any quicker ways to rip it unfortunately, gonna have to wait it out. Unless someone else knows of a way.

[MileySquirts]

Oh no no. I have Dvd Decrypter? But that just rips it to the Hard drive as an Iso. Does Dvd Encrypter rip it as something else, or are they the same thing?

Ive also experimented with a program called DVD santa. It works well, but it takes quite awhile to code the video into an Mpeg or Avi video file. The reason I mention Avi is because that is th native file format for Adobe Premiere (which I will be using).

[Silent-Sniper]

^ Ohhh I see, yeah DVD Decrypter usually rips it into an iso file but I figured out a way to convert it to a more usable format. But if you're going to be using Adobe Premier then yeah go for what you said and convert to avi using DVD Santa.

[clr]

Hey, I'm doing a project for a course and want to do it on COD4, and I need to get a USB converter. Problem: I'm shopping around for one online but I'm not sure if I'm looking at the right things, so can someone help me out and point me in the right direction? If it matters I am hooking it up to my Toshiba laptop and will be using Windows Movie Maker.

And I realize that this is probably a super noob question but I don't really know a lot about this stuff and I don't want to waste my time and money on something that isn't going to work for me.

[Silent-Sniper]

^ I take it you're going to be recording via a capture card on your laptop?

First of all, make sure the port on your laptop is Video In, not Video Out.

There's a product called a Belkin Video BUS II which is a USB converter that has RCA cables and an S-Video cord on the other end. The RCA's go to your Xbox, and the USB goes to your laptop. Not exactly the cheapest product out there though.

Alot of other so called USB adapters might not work, or may come out in a very low quality.
S-Video is good but that only transfers picture(video), you'd still have to buy other cables for your sound.

Another way to do it would be via a VGA plug (as mentioned in my other tutorial). If your laptop has a VGA port then just get a VGA cord with the appropriate plugs on the other end for your Xbox. That'll be the closest quality to HD you're going to get.

One more way is using an external USB TV tuner on your laptop and connecting it that way, but you'll more than likely experience lag by doing it that way. If you do go that way, make sure the correct software comes with it. If you're buying it brand new then that shouldn't be an issue.

Check out my other tutorial, it's basically the same idea as hooking your PC up to a TV except your hooking a PC(well, laptop) up to an Xbox 360:
http://cod4boards.com/tutorials/47201-tutorial-how-connect-your-pc-your-tv.html

[MileySquirts]

Hey, I'm doing a project for a course and want to do it on COD4, and I need to get a USB converter. Problem: I'm shopping around for one online but I'm not sure if I'm looking at the right things, so can someone help me out and point me in the right direction? If it matters I am hooking it up to my Toshiba laptop and will be using Windows Movie Maker.

And I realize that this is probably a super noob question but I don't really know a lot about this stuff and I don't want to waste my time and money on something that isn't going to work for me.
Hmmm... I was going to do the same thing with my laptop. It has an S-Video port on it, but its an Out port. So like Silent said, make sure you know what you are looking at. If your laptop is like mine (Dell, by the way), you dont have a way of capturing it to the laptop without a capture device (I think thats what you were getting at). My Input ports are 1394 or USB. So I would have to make sure whatever I buy can convert my video from RCA to 1394/USB.
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-81126207287951_2025_98775699
So something similar to this would work. I would plug my RCA cables into the converter, and the other end into my laptop via USB. But like Silent said, theres a very good chance they is a slight lag.

[shockwave_remix]

need help

i have a dvd recorder 1080p upscale

i have to record off ps3 but your saying best to use HDMI slot

so if i take out from tv to dvd recorder i loose my channel for ps3 ( HDMI1 )

help

[Silent-Sniper]

need help

i have a dvd recorder 1080p upscale

i have to record off ps3 but your saying best to use HDMI slot

so if i take out from tv to dvd recorder i loose my channel for ps3 ( HDMI1 )

help

In order to play your PS3 in HDMI and record via your DVD recorder in HDMI, you'd need one HDMI input and one HDMI output on your DVD recorder.

If your DVD recorder doesn't have two HDMI ports, then you'll have to hook your PS3 up via component (RGB) and play it like that. That way you'll still be able to record in HDMI, but the quality will be a little bit less while you're playing (hardly noticeable).

The only other way to do it would be to use an HDMI splitter but they're not cheap..You plug your HDMI cord into it and it'll split it into four seperate HDMI ports so you can run both your PS3 and your DVD recorder in HDMI at the same time.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/tokeitup/splitter.jpg

By far the easiest way would just be to hook up your TV via component (RGB) while you record the matches and then switch it back afterwards.

[shockwave_remix]

ok so the component cables are rred green blue ye

cause i cant find any

i have my old ps2 thjingy that fits and its red white yellow and theres a audio/video output i can put all 3 into is that the right ones

also i have a HDD dvd rec n dunno how to rec onto disk if its auto doing it onto HD i cant tell

i put the disk in it says rec on dvd recorder im still trying to get it to work n dunno if its recording ps3 ,

so i play a game and then put disk into pc and go to it but nothings there


im stuck mate

[Silent-Sniper]

ok so the component cables are rred green blue ye

cause i cant find any

i have my old ps2 thjingy that fits and its red white yellow and theres a audio/video output i can put all 3 into is that the right ones

also i have a HDD dvd rec n dunno how to rec onto disk if its auto doing it onto HD i cant tell

i put the disk in it says rec on dvd recorder im still trying to get it to work n dunno if its recording ps3 ,

so i play a game and then put disk into pc and go to it but nothings there


im stuck mate

The red/white/yellow cables will be ok as you're using them for the screen and not actually to record with but it's best to buy a cheap set of component (red/green/blue) cables rather than use the composite wires from a PS2.

The DVD recorder should automatically record via HDMI if you have the channel set on the HDMI channel (should be called DVD or even HDMI).

After you've burnt it and put it into your computer, it should load automatically. If not, go to 'My Computer' and click the disc icon for the corresponding drive.

So just to recap:

Put your DVD recorder on the HDMI channel, and your PS3 on the component channel. Record your footage (best to use a DVD-RW), and then burn it to disc (unless it doesn't have an internal hard-drive and burns straight to disc automatically). Chuck it in your computer and choose the right drive. It should play in Windows Media Player depending on what format it comes out in.

Let me know if you need anymore help by posting in here.

[shockwave_remix]

ill deal with it 2morro not getting anywhere with those ps2 cables

[Silent-Sniper]

ill deal with it 2morro not getting anywhere with those ps2 cables

No worries, I responded to your PM with my MSN address so feel free to hit me up on there.

[shockwave_remix]

update :

my comet work m8 gave a scart , it has an area at the top to turn output signals to input so i have connected the ps2 cables to that from my ps3 n lets see if it works

[MileySquirts]

Ive been reading through all your posts, and you are trying to do something similar to what I wanted to do. Only difference is....I have a cheaper Dvd recorder lol. I havent tried it yet...but maybe i'll give it a go after reading your posts. I have 2 pairs of component cables for my PS3, one at my house and one at my buddies house. This way when I take my PS3 over there, I can just leave all the cords hooked up to my AV receiver. They are fairly cheap, Got both sets of mine at Gamestop for around $15 US.

[shockwave_remix]

anyone got msn who can help me

cause silent is like 6 hours ahead and god knows when we can talk

[MileySquirts]

I have aim. If you want that I can try to help ya out. Just give me a pm, and ill let ya know my aim name.

[shockwave_remix]

ok how do i get it to record of hdmi1 ( my ps3 channel ) i have it set up like this

PS3 to -----DVD recorder via scart ------ DVD recorder to tv via scart/hdmi ( AV1/HDMI3 )


how can i get it to record off hdmi1

[Silent-Sniper]

ok how do i get it to record of hdmi1 ( my ps3 channel ) i have it set up like this

PS3 to -----DVD recorder via scart ------ DVD recorder to tv via scart/hdmi ( AV1/HDMI3 )


how can i get it to record off hdmi1

I'm talking to you about this on AIM right now, just drew you a pic lol.

[MileySquirts]

Issue resolved. He is now recording his gameplay. If you have any other questions about setup feel free to ask either Silent Sniper or myself. WE're both here to help.

Cheers.

[shockwave_remix]

icant play in it

its to awful quality to even look at really

[MileySquirts]

Check out blitzbox. Allows you to split component video. Some of the boxes even come with a built in capture card.

[mattyboy11]

Hi all. I'm going to try to start recording stuff straight from my PS3 (not just CoD mind you.). I 'm gonna use my camcorder. I was hoping that one of you could show me how to set up using those splitters on the first page so that way I don't have to look through my tine camcorder screen to play. Thanks.

[Silent-Sniper]

Hi all. I'm going to try to start recording stuff straight from my PS3 (not just CoD mind you.). I 'm gonna use my camcorder. I was hoping that one of you could show me how to set up using those splitters on the first page so that way I don't have to look through my tine camcorder screen to play. Thanks.

Ok, the splitter has one RCA plug and two RCA sockets(like in the pic on page 1). You plug the socket on the splitter into your yellow composite or component plug (whichever you are using) that is coming from the back of your PS3. Then you plug one of the RCA plugs from the splitter into your Video In input on the back of your TV, and the other one into the Video In input on your camcorder. You may also need a splitter for the left and right sound too (white and red RCA plugs), just make sure you have enough inputs on your TV.

This way it's just like running a DVD recorder except you're using a camcorder instead. It'll allow you to play on a full size screen with no cable lag. Your camcorder should have a Video Input (RCA) but if it's really old then you're straight out of luck. Make sure the camcorders screen is displaying the correct channel before you start recording, if it isn't then make sure you have plugged the RCA plug from the splitter into the correct Video In input on the back of the TV. It's always best to do a test recording first to make sure you're happy with your setup.

Follow my instructions and you should be good to go, let us know if you need any further help. Best of luck and happy recording!

EDIT: Just thought of an easier way of doing it, without the need for splitters (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
Just run the RCA cables from your PS3 into the back of your TV as normal (input) and then run another set of RCA cables from the TV (output) to the camcorder. Wouldn't require a splitter that way. But like I said above, make sure your camcorder actually has an AV Input on it as most camcorders only have an AV Output. Check your camcorders manual to see how to switch the video direction on the port (if it's possible with your camcorder).

[MileySquirts]

Hi all. I'm going to try to start recording stuff straight from my PS3 (not just CoD mind you.). I 'm gonna use my camcorder. I was hoping that one of you could show me how to set up using those splitters on the first page so that way I don't have to look through my tine camcorder screen to play. Thanks.

What silent said is correct. However not a lot of tvs have an "out". If you find yourself having trouble send me a pm with your aim or msn name. I'll try and help ya get everything running smooth and recording easy.

[mattyboy11]

OK. I think understand. The only thing is, on my TV, the out says "Digital Out (Optical)", I see where I put the two audio wires, but I'm a little confused on what type of cable is needed for the video. The place where I put the cable looks a little bit like a square. (I can get a pic if needed.)

EDIT: Now I'm really confused. After using Google, apparently, the digital optical wire is used for audio too. >_< Where's the video gonna come out?

[Silent-Sniper]

OK. I think understand. The only thing is, on my TV, the out says "Digital Out (Optical)", I see where I put the two audio wires, but I'm a little confused on what type of cable is needed for the video. The place where I put the cable looks a little bit like a square. (I can get a pic if needed.)

That sucks, I know exactly what kind of port you mean. It will be extremely unlikely that your camcorder has an Optical In input on it. How old is the TV? Is it HD? Are you positive there's no yellow RCA port next to the Audio Outs?

[MileySquirts]

Most of the time tv sets have an audio out. So you can run your audio to external speakers for better sound. Rarely do they have a video out. There is technically no point in having a video out.

[Silent-Sniper]

Most of the time tv sets have an audio out. So you can run your audio to external speakers for better sound. Rarely do they have a video out. There is technically no point in having a video out.

That's true. To the guy who needs help, if there's no Video Out, follow the first lot of instructions in my post.

[mattyboy11]

Yeah, there definitely no video out, but i know how to use the instructions from before, all I need now are some splitters.

[tiiiggg]

im gonna start recording now thank you silent sniper

whats the best and cheapest editing software is it windows movie maker?

i was looking at windows vista and sony vegas 200Pounds holy crap pocket money dosnt come around like that!

[MileySquirts]

Unfortunately everything comes at a price.

[Easy Slaughter]

Thanks this has really helped me, i never knew that it was possible to record if you couldnt connect your console to your pc. Thanks Silent-Sniper :)

[tiiiggg]

Unfortunately everything comes at a price.

ok i gues ill have to fork it out

[ReadySetSnipe]

finally a guide that will help me do it all!

[Xtra-Killer]

this realy helped me thnx

[GodLy]

Thank you very much,
I am going to see if my father has a DVD Recorder spare for me.

[Tintin113]

Errr I have a DVD recorder, but you were saying how it might use up a lot of DVDs which I don't really want to do. I'm not exactly brilliantly computerliterate so bear with me. I was under the impression that as I have some record-onto-able DVDs I could just use one, take what I wanted from it, save it onto my computer, then clear it and use it over and over. Is that possible?

[GodLy]

I believe that what you just said is correct,
Bare with me though, I have never tried your method.

[MileySquirts]

Errr I have a DVD recorder, but you were saying how it might use up a lot of DVDs which I don't really want to do. I'm not exactly brilliantly computerliterate so bear with me. I was under the impression that as I have some record-onto-able DVDs I could just use one, take what I wanted from it, save it onto my computer, then clear it and use it over and over. Is that possible?

You have to have DVD-RW's. I do the same thing :).

[NotYourAvgNoob]

Ok so I want to do the DVD player method but Im having a lot of trouble figuring out how..

So I have the cord that goes from my xbox to my TV with the yellow white and red cable. Should I unplug those from my TV into my DVD player?

I guess what Im asking is how do I connect my DVD player to Xbox and if my Xbox is connected to the DVD player does it need to be connected to the TV to?

THANKS

Ok well I figured out how to record and it works but the only problem is that when Im playing it is really delayed. So if I press the R button it shoots like a second later. Any ideas on how to fix this?

I have the Xbox's red white and yellow cables plugged into the DVD player and the DVD player is plugged into the TV with the red white and yellow cables..

[MileySquirts]

Okay, below are a few different setups involving using a DVD Recorder.

Any console can be used..... this is not limited to the PS3. Its just there as an example.

Please note: None of these are guaranteed to work lag free. However, they will indeed help with the lag. Also... the only way that is tested of the following three is the one titled ("Mine"). I cant tell you if the others will work.

Also, all these setups involve using 2 television sets.

The color "Blue" will be used in place of "White" in all the diagrams.


Mine:
My setup is pretty rare. Im sure there are people out there who have a theater. Who are also using a Surround sound Receiver (AV Receiver).
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7929/minei.png

Okay, as you can see.... there are a lot of different wires going different places.
Start by connecting your PS3 to your inputs of your AV receiver via the Composite cables (Yellow, White and Red). You then place your Splitter (Referenced on Pg 1 of this thread) on the output of your receiver. From the splitter you run 1 of your Yellow Composite Cables to your projector. You run the other to the DVD Recorder. You then use the red and white composite cables and connect then from the Outputs of your Receiver, to the Inputs of your DVD Recorder. Your Audio doesnt need splitters because we use the Speakers attached to the surround sound of this system (Green Lines are the Speakers).
Now your DVD recorder should have a signal (with your PS3 on, and your AV Receiver, and DVD Recorder set to the right sources... they vary by make and model).
To insure your DVD recorder is receiving a picture we need to hook up the Outputs of your DVD recorder. Do this by connecting Your Composite Cable (Yellow, red and white) from your Output of your DVD Recorder to the input of your 2nd TV.
Please note: This 2nd tv will only be used to see the DVD recorder menus. You will not be playing on it. So size doesnt matter.

Using a AV Receiver Without Projector

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Start by connecting your PS3 to your inputs of your AV receiver via the Composite cables (Yellow, White and Red). You then place your Splitters (Referenced on Pg 1 of this thread) on the outputs of your receiver. From the splitters you run 1 set of your Yellow, Red and White Composite Cables to your TV, You run the other set to the inputs on your DVD Recorder.
Now your DVD recorder should have a signal (with your PS3 on, and your AV Receiver, and DVD Recorder set to the right sources... they vary by make and model).
To insure your DVD recorder is receiving a picture we need to hook up the Outputs of your DVD recorder. Do this by connecting Your Composite Cables (Yellow, red and white) from your Output of your DVD Recorder to the input of your 2nd TV.
Please note: This 2nd tv will only be used to see the DVD recorder menus. You will not be playing on it. So size doesnt matter.

Just 2 TVs and 1 DVD Recorder Not sure about this one.

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Start by connecting your PS3 to your Splitters (Referenced on Pg 1 of this thread). From the splitters you run 1 set of your Yellow, Red and White Composite Cables to your TV, You run the other set to the inputs on your DVD Recorder.
Now your DVD recorder should have a signal (with your PS3 on and DVD Recorder set to the right source... they vary by make and model).
To insure your DVD recorder is receiving a picture we need to hook up the Outputs of your DVD recorder. Do this by connecting Your Composite Cables (Yellow, red and white) from your Output of your DVD Recorder to the input of your 2nd TV.
Please note: This 2nd tv will only be used to see the DVD recorder menus. You will not be playing on it. So size doesnt matter.

Im not sure they will all work. It is only based on theory. If anyone has any improvements feel free to add them.

Again... I have only ever used the 1st example given.

[NotYourAvgNoob]

So this means that I have to have 2 TVs for it to work properly?

if that's the case then its sort of impossible for me

I guess my next bet would be a camcorder

[MileySquirts]

You dont necessarily need 2 tvs. Just something to output the picture to from the dvd recorder.

[NotYourAvgNoob]

ok well I dont get the use of splitters..

would splitters allow me to connect my xbox to both my TV and my DVD player?

it looks like they are just 1 cable with 2 ends and idk how that would work unless your saying I should buy 3 ( one for red yellow and white ) if thats the case then i guess it makes pretty good sense

and if they did allow me to connect to both the TV and DVD player that would probably get rid of the delay right, since Im playing directly from my TV?

[MileySquirts]

ok well I dont get the use of splitters..

would splitters allow me to connect my xbox to both my TV and my DVD player?

it looks like they are just 1 cable with 2 ends and idk how that would work unless your saying I should buy 3 ( one for red yellow and white ) if thats the case then i guess it makes pretty good sense

and if they did allow me to connect to both the TV and DVD player that would probably get rid of the delay right, since Im playing directly from my TV?

If it does indeed work, yes. However, the more I thought of it.... Im not sure they make splitters with 3 female ends.

[NotYourAvgNoob]

yeah so Im going to buy 3.. thank you for your diagram it helped

ok so I bought 3 of the splitters it works fine but when I try to play the disc on my computer it gives this error message

Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

what do i do now??

[MileySquirts]

ok so I bought 3 of the splitters it works fine but when I try to play the disc on my computer it gives this error message

Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

what do i do now?>?

Make sure before you eject the disc from your DVD Recorder, that you finalize it for use on other DVD Players.

If you already finalized it... acquire the right programs to rip the DVD to your Harddrive for future use.

If you are trying to just watch it in WMP (and have finalized it), try to find the right plugins.

My guess would be the first thing I mentioned.

[NotYourAvgNoob]

no I did finalize it Im pretty sure its the last one.. I guess I have to buy some plugin or something from Windows Media Player

[MileySquirts]

Thats lame. Try playing it in a different media player. You arent using Windows Media Player to capture the footage off the disc anyways.

[NotYourAvgNoob]

ok so I can watch it on RealPlayer but how do I make it so I can put it on youtube now.. I have to rip it right how is that done

[NotYourAvgNoob]

ok so after long hours of Googling this and that I put it on Youtube but it is way too small.. have a look


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THPuWS0JlEA&feature=channel_page

[MileySquirts]

What method did you use to get it from DVD to editable video? Lets say you use a program like Sony Vegas or Adobe Premiere. You capture the footage from the DVD to the program. You then output a file (whether it be Mpeg, WMV or AVI, whatever filetype you choose), you get to alter the settings. Make sure when you output the file, to make the settings of the video correct (physical dimensions included).

The video on this thread has proper output settings for Sony Vegas for example:
http://cod4boards.com/call-duty-4-videos-movies/103459-best-rendering-settings.html

[ZombieKilla]

I have always done my videos by using this. I have a DVDXpressDX2 box. I originally got it to put movies from dvd to my zen vision W when I had one. But I then started using it for cod4 and other games for clan videos in the past. Here are pics of it.

well my lcd has video out so that was a plus. I use hdmi on the ps3 and ran rca out to this and into the pc. I would be playing on the big screen while the pc monitor would show what was recording at the same time. Plus side is that it allows for good formats. I usually do .avi.

Don't mind the old dry juicy juice all over it from one of my kids. They decided to play with it while holding a drink while I was recording. Still works though so never got any inside.

http://ironsightgaming.com/media/dvdxpressdx2f.jpg
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[MileySquirts]

Indeed having an AV out on your TV is a BIG plus. Your DVDXpressDX2 box is not much different than a Dazzle Capture Device. How much did this run you, if you dont mind me asking?

[ZombieKilla]

I paid $70 when it first came out. I have had it for about 3 years now. It might only be about $30-55 now. I would think unless it hasn't gone down in value.

Having the output av on my lcd was a very rare find. I have seen very expensive plasmas and lcds without it. Mine was a Polaroid HDTV that had it but most of the other polaroid models that walmart had at the time didn't so I grabbed that one figuring I would need it.

[AJXX121]

cheers mate
i hooked up the ps3 to my dvd recorder and the quality of the footage on the discs is amazing, no fuzzy lines or faded areas
Thanks a lot

[MileySquirts]

cheers mate
i hooked up the ps3 to my dvd recorder and the quality of the footage on the discs is amazing, no fuzzy lines or faded areas
Thanks a lot

Indeed. Its just getting the footage from the DVD to your computer that is the hassle. ;).

EDIT: Found a free program that does excellent work. Check out Bitripper. Used it to rip my DVD to my hdd in AVI format.

[Aki]

I have a Dazzle Capture Card and I have uploaded videos to my computer,but I can't seem to edit it with Windows Movie Maker. Can someone please help me?:sad:

[MileySquirts]

Why are you using Windows Movie Maker?

You jsut need to import your uploaded clips into it.

[XxjukkaxX]

yeaah i'm from nz and i reckon like the dvd recorder looks mint to do the job =]

[MileySquirts]

From NZ. The original topic poster Silent-Sniper is also form NZ. DVD Recorder does a decent job.

A video of mine captured and setup with the software and setups ive described in this thread.

YouTube - Hits And Misses: Call of Duty Bingo

Make sure to click HQ. Cheers.

[claudeandmaddie]

hi, this might help all of youguys, all of this might cost £20-30, maybe less, for the splitters amazon is very good for them, have a look :) YouTube - Xbox 360 to EasyCap Setup

[clr]

^^^I have an easycap, and while the video quality is actually really good I can't get the sound to work. Damn Vista.

[claudeandmaddie]

vista works on it i think, go on the settings

[MileySquirts]

^^^I have an easycap, and while the video quality is actually really good I can't get the sound to work. Damn Vista.

Are you sure all of your connections are setup properly?

Split cables where they need to be split? Plugged in the right spots?

Also, check your settings like CAM suggested. Make sure you are capturing from the correct source.

[claudeandmaddie]

anyone like the vid? not mine of course, just thought it might helpppl

[MileySquirts]

anyone like the vid? not mine of course, just thought it might helpppl

People will see it in due time. Give it awhile. They may not need help right at the moment. But if they do... perhaps it will help.

[claudeandmaddie]

anyway that was a bit off topic. dazzles apparrantly quite good but for some ppl the sounds terrible

having trouble with diting so... try this,,,, havent watched it yet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37vsiYmSk8g

having trouble with editing so YouTube - EasyCap Ulead Vista Fix. How to EasyCap Ulead in Vista (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37vsiYmSk8g) havent watched it yet

[MileySquirts]

Please do not triple post.... use the edit button. Also, I have the last video up in this thread: http://cod4boards.com/software-programming/121261-easycap-vista.html#post326901

[otis_the_bat]

i just set my PS3/computer up for recording and im currently working on a montage.

my setup:

went to best buy and bought the dazzle video creator plus. it comes with the dazzle capture card and pinnacle studio 12. it was $90

then bought a double male AV cable and 3 double female/single male AV/phono splitters from radio shack. $25

installed the software on my computer
hooked up capture card to USB
took the standard PS3 AV cables and hooked them from the PS3 to the splitters
took the new AV cables and hooked them into the AV2 input of my TV, then hooked the other end into the splitters.
hooked the splitters into the dazzle capture card.

opened pinnacle studio 12 and went to capture, went to settings and changed source to the dazzle card, and changed quality to AVI low, because MPEG was VERY laggy and would skip about 20 frames when recording. but the quality is still pretty ok with AVI.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/batslikecookies/recordingsetup.jpg

[MileySquirts]

i just set my PS3/computer up for recording and im currently working on a montage.

my setup:

went to best buy and bought the dazzle video creator plus. it comes with the dazzle capture card and pinnacle studio 12. it was $90

then bought a double male AV cable and 3 double female/single male AV/phono splitters from radio shack. $25

installed the software on my computer
hooked up capture card to USB
took the standard PS3 AV cables and hooked them from the PS3 to the splitters
took the new AV cables and hooked them into the AV2 input of my TV, then hooked the other end into the splitters.
hooked the splitters into the dazzle capture card.

opened pinnacle studio 12 and went to capture, went to settings and changed source to the dazzle card, and changed quality to AVI low, because MPEG was VERY laggy and would skip about 20 frames when recording. but the quality is still pretty ok with AVI.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/batslikecookies/recordingsetup.jpg
Thanks for the effort into helping others figure out how to do this. You mind if I copy your post into the beginning of this thread? Im about to make a post there with all the diagrams and whatnot.

[claudeandmaddie]

Please do not triple post.... use the edit button. Also, I have the last video up in this thread: http://cod4boards.com/software-programming/121261-easycap-vista.html#post326901

um, the thing was weird so the edit didnt show up, and the double post didnt turn up either, it should be ok now.

[claudeandmaddie]

i just set my PS3/computer up for recording and im currently working on a montage.

my setup:

went to best buy and bought the dazzle video creator plus. it comes with the dazzle capture card and pinnacle studio 12. it was $90

then bought a double male AV cable and 3 double female/single male AV/phono splitters from radio shack. $25

installed the software on my computer
hooked up capture card to USB
took the standard PS3 AV cables and hooked them from the PS3 to the splitters
took the new AV cables and hooked them into the AV2 input of my TV, then hooked the other end into the splitters.
hooked the splitters into the dazzle capture card.

opened pinnacle studio 12 and went to capture, went to settings and changed source to the dazzle card, and changed quality to AVI low, because MPEG was VERY laggy and would skip about 20 frames when recording. but the quality is still pretty ok with AVI.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/batslikecookies/recordingsetup.jpg
very sorry about the double post but i dont know how to edit a post and put a quote in, so no-one have a go at me, anyway i've heard bad things about dazzle about the sound. il prob ake a montage and i should be using easycap.

EDIT:

ok found this. this is if you have loads of money to spend ok. what i would do is to watch a video which im going to put on a different edit later which uses eaycap, anyway this is to record in hd.

YouTube - Record Console Games In HD!!!

EDIT:

ok, if ou have easycap watch this, TO USE THS USE VEGAS OR AT LEAST THE TRIAL OK. NOT MOVIE MAKER (WINDOWS)

YouTube - Best Quality settings for EasyCAP guide

[mushkageet]

hi guys and gals am in the middle of making my 1st montage just now it takes alot of time to get it good mostly with m40a3 acog what a gun what do you dudes use??

[MileySquirts]

I usually use a variety. You will see montages with every gun out there. The best ones to watch are great kill streaks.

[Freaks410]

Can't someone please make a vid about this? It may sounds easy when you already know what to do, but I don't... It's like your writeing on chinesse

[cona33]

yeah i had a dazzle once, swore to make loads of videos, yeah it didn't happen

[NotYourAvgNoob]

would something like this work?

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[Penguinman]

Ok, advice sorely needed. Playing around with my DVD recorder. Can record fine but it lags like hell when I'm playing, any advice.

I figure I have to just drop the quality to improve my response time, anybody else had this problem?

My Xbox inputs into the DVD recorder, which then has an output to the TV. What other options do I have, can I use a splitter to just output to my tv and my dvd recorder?

Advice sorely needed because this is maddening :P

[MileySquirts]

Ok, advice sorely needed. Playing around with my DVD recorder. Can record fine but it lags like hell when I'm playing, any advice.

I figure I have to just drop the quality to improve my response time, anybody else had this problem?

My Xbox inputs into the DVD recorder, which then has an output to the TV. What other options do I have, can I use a splitter to just output to my tv and my dvd recorder?

Advice sorely needed because this is maddening :P

Let me help you out with this. If I can. I had the same problem back when I was using a dvd recorder. There is ONE successful solution. But it involves some extra hardware.

I posted this earlier.
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I'm not entirely sure if that would work. But thats how I would theoretically do it.
Just swap PS3 for XBOX :)

[otis_the_bat]

here's my current setup.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/batslikecookies/HTrecord.png

uses standard PS3 component cables (red/blue/green/red/white)
hauppauge HD PVR with its own component cables
USB cable

[Penguinman]

Sorted, got myself some splitters and an extra TV to monitor it all

[XI ChApPaZ IX]

YouTube - How to record game-play off your Xbox 360/PS3 using a capture card (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPx3_tC7VSw)
This is my tutorial on how to record.
i go through the steps with commentary etc

[mvunduk]

i will just use my family's camera 10 mega pixel but the tv lines are annoying how do you prevent it from happening.
dvd recorder how do you set it up to ur ps3 with a hdmi cable??????:confused:

[Xl LocKDowN lX]

So i play on a computer monitor with a wire that is the standard xbox plug with vga on the other end and has the audio cord through my astros. would i need a specific type of capture card or anything special whatsoever?

[Skepy]

This thread totally needs updating to modern tech standards.

[WaLkAwaY]

This thread totally needs updating to modern tech standards.
I am glad you are volunteering. :D

[Skepy]

When I get my PC back, I may make a short tutorial on this