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Revision as of 22:41, 22 May 2013
Video capture devices are used to capture a video signal and save it onto your computer's hard drive. This is the most popular recording method used by speedrunners.
This method allows for several advantages:
- Capture devices are available for both standard definition and high definition
- Allows for you to stream gameplay online
- Recordings are stored on your hard drive so they are easy to manage
There are a few things to keep in mind:
- Depending on your capture this requires a decent computer
- A large amount of hard drive space is required
Standard Definition Capture
| Connectors |  3 RCA Connectors, Yellow Composite, White Audio, Red Audio, S-Video |
| Resolutions | 240, 480i |
Standard definition capture devices have connectors for the three RCA plugs. Yellow for composite video and red and white connectors for audio. There is another connector for S-Video. These capture devices should be what you use to capture footage from older consoles (Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64). You can also use these devices to capture footage from newer consoles since current generation consoles offer the option to output a video signal in standard defnition.
High Definition Capture
| Connectors | Component, HDMI |
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
High definition capture devices have component connectors and/or HDMI connectors. For component connectors you have three cables for video (Green, Blue, and Red) and red and white connectors for audio. HDMI connector uses one connector for both the audio and video signal. These capture devices should be what you use when you want to capture footage from newer consoles (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii U) in high definition.
