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Revision as of 09:27, 16 May 2013
Contents
Console Recording
At a really high level, recording a speedrun for SDA means that you will try and get the best possible quality video footage from your console to your TV and to a recording device of some kind at the same time. This can be a little bit complicated, but we'll try and walk you through it step by step. You're going to need your game console, a television, some kind of recording device, and if you're capturing your run to your computer some kind of capture software. Before you jump into the fray, it would help to understand a little bit about audio and video signals and cables. Go hereto get acquainted with some of the stuff that you'll be working with. Once you're a bit familiar with the basics read on below and we'll cover each of the things that you'll need to record a speedrun in more detail.
Equipment
Game Console
Which console your game is on will determine the type of equipment you will be using
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Television
Yes, the TV you use can make a difference in your speedrun. We're going to lump TVs into two categories
| CRT TVs | These older televisions are ideal for speedrunning, but they have their limitations |
| LCD TVs | Newer televisions are widely available and they support the latest video formats, but they pose some challenges |
Recording Devices
| Video Capture Devices | Currently the most popular recording choice |
| DVD Recorder | An acceptable alternative to capture devices |
| VCR Recording | Strongly discouraged, but still accepted |
Splitters
PC Recording
Capturing a PC game is both easier and harder than capturing a console game. You won't be worrying about splitters or messing with cables. You will be playing the game and attempting to record your screen at the same time which can pose some unique challenges. For help start here.
