Record Gameplay in Game Sound and Commentary at the Same Time

Judging by you viewing this, it is assumed that you want to make a let's play series. This is easy, but you may need a very nice computer.

Steps

  1. Download FRAPS video game recorder, it is the best. Click one of the mirrors to start download. Install a downloaded file.
  2. Download Audacity. This is one of the best free audio input recorders. Click one of the mirrors to start download. Install a downloaded file.
  3. Get a microphone and plug it in to your computer. Normally it's the pink plug.
  4. Test it out with Audacity. When Audacity is open, click on the button near the top with the red circle. This starts recording. Say something, then click on the yellow square. This stops it. Play it back with the green triangle. If it sounds fine, then great. If not, check your settings or try a different microphone.
  5. Double click on FRAPS and click on the "Movies" tab.
    • Notice where you can change the button to start recording. Normally it's F9.
  6. Start up Audacity.
  7. Start up your game. You should notice yellow numbers in the corner of the game window. This shows that FRAPS is running.
  8. Put your microphone close to your mouth and start recording in Audacity.
  9. Press the button that is set to start FRAPS recording (F9). The yellow numbers should change red. This shows that it is recording. If the numbers are very much lower than 25-30, then your video will lag. Try changing some settings in the game.
    • Play your game and comment on stuff. When you're done, press the button that you pressed to start FRAPS (F9). The numbers should turn yellow again.
  10. Stop Audacity. Click File > Export... Enter File name an save it as a WAV. Edit meta data if you want and press OK.
  11. Start up a video encoder (such as Windows Movie Maker, or Vegas Pro).
  12. Create your video.

Tips

  • You can also use D3DGear, it is very fast video game recording software that does not lag.
  • You can also use Dxtory, if you're worried about lag, but keep in mind the file sizes are MUCH bigger, so search 'Lagarith Video Encoder' and check a tutorial.

Warnings

  • Don't leave long periods of video without commentary, that's too boring.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Game
  • FRAPS
  • Audacity
  • Microphone

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