Hiya. I'm curious what the best programs for recording HL videos are. I know FRAPS is the best, but I'm looking for something a little more.... free.
I've tried HyperCam 2, Taksi Desktop Video Recorder and a free trial of Camtasia Studio 7 without success. All they record is black screens.
Thanks.
Best program for recording Half-Life vid
Created 12 years ago2012-08-29 15:34:30 UTC by
KingDaniel
Created 12 years ago2012-08-29 15:34:30 UTC by
KingDaniel
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 15:34:30 UTC
Post #309453
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 16:00:51 UTC
Post #309454
bandicam
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 16:03:53 UTC
Post #309455
as far as i know HL can record videos by itself.
while you are in console:
record xyz //this records the demo xyz
viewdemo xyz //you can watch your recorded demo xyz in HL
startmovie xyz FF //with this HL saves the frames to your harddisk (FF is the framerate you want, if you don't know what to take, use 30)
endmovie //when you finished saving
then you have many bmp's in your HL folder you can put together to a movie with virtualdub or bmp2avi or videomach...
while you are in console:
record xyz //this records the demo xyz
viewdemo xyz //you can watch your recorded demo xyz in HL
startmovie xyz FF //with this HL saves the frames to your harddisk (FF is the framerate you want, if you don't know what to take, use 30)
endmovie //when you finished saving
then you have many bmp's in your HL folder you can put together to a movie with virtualdub or bmp2avi or videomach...
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 16:18:34 UTC
Post #309456
The reason you're getting a black screen from the others you've tried is because they don't support Fullscreen recording, which is FRAPS' speciality. If you play the games in windowed mode you can use them.
FRAPs is well worth the money, it's stupidly cheap, but it's possible to get a free 'evaluation' copy from certain disreputable sources. I of course do not recommend you do this.
Seriously though, just buy it. It's futureproof because you get all updates for free and it's cheaper than a meal for two at a restaurant.
FRAPs is well worth the money, it's stupidly cheap, but it's possible to get a free 'evaluation' copy from certain disreputable sources. I of course do not recommend you do this.
Seriously though, just buy it. It's futureproof because you get all updates for free and it's cheaper than a meal for two at a restaurant.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 16:39:34 UTC
Post #309457
Or just
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 17:21:15 UTC
Post #309458
By all means, but if you find yourself using it a lot you should really buy it to show support to the devs, especially when it's so cheap. It's not like you have anything better to spend thirty quid on, with the possible exception being dinner for two at a restaurant.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 18:18:05 UTC
Post #309459
"Acquire" FRAPS if you're broke, or if you have the money, just buy it.
I had a less than legal version for a while but once I found myself in the possession of income, there was no reason to not buy it.
Not to sound like a FRAPS fanboy but the alternatives out there are mediocre at best.
Also it cost me more than FRAPS for a dinner for two at a relatively cheap restaurant. But I guess that's America for you.
I had a less than legal version for a while but once I found myself in the possession of income, there was no reason to not buy it.
Not to sound like a FRAPS fanboy but the alternatives out there are mediocre at best.
Also it cost me more than FRAPS for a dinner for two at a relatively cheap restaurant. But I guess that's America for you.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-29 21:01:49 UTC
Post #309461
I use Bandicam as is, it works fine, but the free version is limited to 10 minutes of solid recording at a time, which if you're not paying attention can mess things up for you when you don't notice it stopping and you miss out a large chunk.
Fraps definitely sounds like a favourite.
Fraps definitely sounds like a favourite.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 11:07:50 UTC
Post #309465
FRAPs. simple as.
It's like 25 quid. That's nothing.
Never steered me wrong.
It's like 25 quid. That's nothing.
Never steered me wrong.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 15:42:18 UTC
Post #309467
That's like ~45 breads.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 15:46:34 UTC
Post #309468
You have cheap bread.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 19:11:27 UTC
Post #309472
That's about 5 breads here.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 19:15:49 UTC
Post #309473
You have expensive bread.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 20:45:33 UTC
Post #309474
I don't know whats going on in here anymore, but I recommend bread.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-30 22:48:30 UTC
Post #309475
Save pirating for ridiculously over priced programs. 
But in all honesty, stealing is stealing and as Archie mentioned, you'll be looking forward to updates and support rather than viruses and penalties.
But in all honesty, stealing is stealing and as Archie mentioned, you'll be looking forward to updates and support rather than viruses and penalties.
Posted 12 years ago2012-08-31 02:12:04 UTC
Post #309485
bandicam is decent, and doesnt have problems. However there is a lower quality in videos from bandicam than from fraps.
Anyway u recording a trailer for time's end? just kidding heh heh
Anyway u recording a trailer for time's end? just kidding heh heh
Posted 12 years ago2012-09-05 10:21:28 UTC
Post #309630
^A Time's End trailer is exactly what I have in mind 
Thanks for the advice everyone. Bandicam just gave me a black screen, so I'll probably end up buying FRAPS after all.
Also: Bread is yummy. It's, like, 15 breads here.
Thanks for the advice everyone. Bandicam just gave me a black screen, so I'll probably end up buying FRAPS after all.
Also: Bread is yummy. It's, like, 15 breads here.
Posted 12 years ago2012-09-05 12:13:31 UTC
Post #309636
A Time's End trailer would make me rather damp in all the wrong places.
Posted 12 years ago2012-09-05 15:18:18 UTC
Post #309637
I wish fraps recorded other things as well as games
Posted 12 years ago2012-09-05 18:18:27 UTC
Post #309640
You could also use Xfire instead. It can record games as well. But I'm not using that.
I use "Livestream Procaster" like the name suggests it can stream things live or also just on your hard disk. Then you have dozens of settings to play with. Changing the resolution the color the audio settings etc.
And best of all it's free I believe you can upgrade it to a even better product for money but the free product covers everything you need. You can record games in gaming mode or just your desktop it's up to you.
I use "Livestream Procaster" like the name suggests it can stream things live or also just on your hard disk. Then you have dozens of settings to play with. Changing the resolution the color the audio settings etc.
And best of all it's free I believe you can upgrade it to a even better product for money but the free product covers everything you need. You can record games in gaming mode or just your desktop it's up to you.
Posted 12 years ago2012-09-30 22:09:49 UTC
Post #310174
Hey again,
I ended up using Xfire, which worked perfectly! Thanks, 23-down
Here's the finished trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fhNhqNhbT4
I ended up using Xfire, which worked perfectly! Thanks, 23-down
Here's the finished trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fhNhqNhbT4
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-01 00:18:52 UTC
Post #310176
The mod itself looks absolutely superb, but the trailer could definitely be improved!
Timing with the music could definitely be tightened up - focus your cuts on strong beats in the music. You did it sometimes, but others felt oddly out of place.
The action was also fairly incidental. Lots of taking a few steps then stopping or firing at an unseen enemy then taking cover. All parts of the mod, but not necessarily the most exciting thing to show. More stuff like jumping down onto the pipe that bends under you would be great or better rehearsed runs through the combat so that the visuals are as fast paced as the music.
You show off the locations so well, it's just a bit of a shame you don't show off the action quite as nicely!
Great work overall.
Timing with the music could definitely be tightened up - focus your cuts on strong beats in the music. You did it sometimes, but others felt oddly out of place.
The action was also fairly incidental. Lots of taking a few steps then stopping or firing at an unseen enemy then taking cover. All parts of the mod, but not necessarily the most exciting thing to show. More stuff like jumping down onto the pipe that bends under you would be great or better rehearsed runs through the combat so that the visuals are as fast paced as the music.
You show off the locations so well, it's just a bit of a shame you don't show off the action quite as nicely!
Great work overall.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-01 10:53:54 UTC
Post #310181
Top tips there from TWHL's master of editing. 
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-01 23:44:20 UTC
Post #310195
You actually did it; you actually made parts of HL2 on the HL engine...
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-02 02:24:53 UTC
Post #310196
Didn't you try to make Half-Life 2 in Goldsource yourself and then give up extremely early, Dimbark?
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-02 09:34:18 UTC
Post #310199
IIRC, that was thehalflifedude/Crollo.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-02 22:09:32 UTC
Post #310206
there's already several mods featuring HL2 areas in HL1, like Invasion 105 (here on twhl) and SWAT mod alpha. However time's end will have been the first real mod to do it Well. Because invasion 105 is a single-map mod, and swat mod alpha... well, maybe the name itself might tell you something about that mod.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-03 00:28:12 UTC
Post #310207
Had a chance to watch the trailer. (With no sound, though, didn't have access to my headphones or a set of speakers at the time) It's looking pretty good. I do have one question, though. The NPC models being used appear to be gearboxes' HD models, are they being distributed with the mod, or are they just the models you have in your Valve folder?
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-03 10:58:58 UTC
Post #310212
You either want them yourself or you don't want them in the mod.
Also, I totally forgot to check the trailer out the other night, but now I have earphones at work. Mod looks pretty awesome.
Also, I totally forgot to check the trailer out the other night, but now I have earphones at work. Mod looks pretty awesome.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-06 11:52:44 UTC
Post #310252
Thank you all for your comments, especially Archie for the detailed analysis. If I ever make another trailer I'll heed your advice (and use a program better than Wax)
I'm torn on which models to use. Part of me wants to remain true to the original HL ones, but another wants TE to look as good as humanly possible. I've been going back and forth between the originals, the HD versions and even the PS2 ones.
I'm glad you all enjoyed it to some extent
I'm torn on which models to use. Part of me wants to remain true to the original HL ones, but another wants TE to look as good as humanly possible. I've been going back and forth between the originals, the HD versions and even the PS2 ones.
I'm glad you all enjoyed it to some extent
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-06 12:28:58 UTC
Post #310254
There's nothing wrong with using the vanilla models Valve made, but IMO, if you're going HD, you should go all the way, past what gearbox made. Personally, I find Ambient.Impact's website has some of the best HL NPC models available, by himself and Romka. They surpass gearbox's efforts in quality by far. Of course, it's your mod, your tastes.
Really looking forward to the final product, LE was a classic, and this promises to be one too!
Really looking forward to the final product, LE was a classic, and this promises to be one too!
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-07 14:10:46 UTC
Post #310266
Those SD models are higher quality, but they kinda border on cartoonish, don't you think?
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-07 18:43:02 UTC
Post #310269
No more so than the HD models tbh. The only real issue is the texturing.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-08 10:57:32 UTC
Post #310276
Those models look supurb. I don't suppose anyone knows of any Hi-def HL1 versions of HL2's Combine soldiers or citizens? Original creations, not conversions of the HL2 models themselves.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-08 12:15:16 UTC
Post #310277
I think reissues had some, and I'm fairly sure the citizens at least weren't ported. I seem to recall they had the face and hair of Gearbox's HD dead barneys from BS.
Not sure where else you could download them or if the author allowed those to be used by other people, though.
Not sure where else you could download them or if the author allowed those to be used by other people, though.
Posted 12 years ago2012-10-11 19:13:31 UTC
Post #310327
Reissues also had a fantastic HL2-style Gman. I'll look into it. Thanks!
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