Making Videos?

[Hammock]

Even way back in my tfc days I've always wanted to make a video, but never really bothered to take the time to learn.

So I figured with the start of FF It'd be a perfect time into getting into making them. But I have a few questions.

How do you guys rip the video from the screen? What application do you use. Are there any free good applications (ie: high res, not some low res crap).

I figured I'd just use nero's video editor to edit the videos once I've collected enough footage. But if there's a different or better one to use could you please link it? I'd prefer a free application. I've paid and have full version of nero, but like I said I have little experience in video creation.

As well the steps usually taken. Do you record demo's first then rip the videos from the demoplay back? Or do you just play the game and record while you get footage.

As well lots of other videos I've seen are in full mode first person. How would one remove the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen in spectate mode so you just capture the visuals?

Same with player names on screen, and the kill info in the top right corner. How to remove these as well to make the videos more generic rather than advertising particular players.

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Hammock

[groovyf]

I've used Fraps to record to avi (purchase necessary to get over the 30sec time limit and to remove the www.fraps.com overlay), then Windows Media Encoder which does an excellent job of converting to .wmv format.

Need to tweak the encoding options, but DVD quality, 2Mbits works really well for a decent file-size

[Shpongle]

http://www.planetfortress.com/hlmp/h.../tutorials.asp

[Doompiggy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4MK_XJeNqA

[shock]

Its not free but you can try sony vegas for 30 days , wich should be enough .
Also i used gamecam instead of fraps wich is free and has no watermarks ..

[DUCKVILLELOL]

I make DotA videos, which can look really cool, but take some time to create (depending on what style you use to make the video).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGB6TzMWI0

This is one I put together a few months ago, I used FRAPS to capture the ingame footage, then cut it all together with Sony Vegas 7.0c.

I was also thinking about doing a video for FF, but only after I get my upgrade, as this PC is severely lacking in CPU power to get good enough frames to justify an attempt at making a movie.

I might try out gamecam after schocks suggestion

Edit: And now after looking;

Protip for Shock:
25$ to register != free
See: http://www.planetgamecam.com/index.p...id=preregister

I'll stick with FRAPS :P