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Just installed Fraps new 2.9.4. and would like some input on what are the best setting for music video’s.
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Posté Mon 28 Jan 08 @ 3:48 pm
paulettecerra wrote :
Just installed Fraps new 2.9.4. and would like some input on what are the best setting for music video’s.
Vista Home
HP Laptop Pavilion DV6500 Notebook PC
AMD Turion(tm) 64x2 MT TL-58 1.90GHz
2Mb memory
32-bit Operating System
Adapter Information
NVIDIA MCP67M
Chip; GeForce 7150M / nForce 630m
Total Available GN; 559MB
Dedicated VM; 64;
Shared SM; 495MB


 
There really aren't many settings you can play with. I usually use 60fps and I record sound using the setting "what windows uses" (I believe that is what the drop down box says). That setting picks up my second soundcard I use to record. If you let it pick for you, the other option, for me it picks up my TCV Soundcard.

I don't want to hijack your thread but I have two problems with it, otherwise it works great. One is it records cursor movements. So if I hit a sample with the mouse you'll see the mouse cursor on the recorded video. The second problem is I haven't been able to figure out how to record anything longer then a 10-12 minute mix. It automatically splits the mix into separate files. I have a note into their support forum to get help, especially on the length of the mix.
 
djej wrote :
There really aren't many settings you can play with. I usually use 60fps and I record sound using the setting "what windows uses" (I believe that is what the drop down box says). That setting picks up my second soundcard I use to record. If you let it pick for you, the other option, for me it picks up my TCV Soundcard.

I don't want to hijack your thread but I have two problems with it, otherwise it works great. One is it records cursor movements. So if I hit a sample with the mouse you'll see the mouse cursor on the recorded video. The second problem is I haven't been able to figure out how to record anything longer then a 10-12 minute mix. It automatically splits the mix into separate files. I have a note into their support forum to get help, especially on the length of the mix.

thanks I got it woking pretty well. I found the same thing with max time. other than that, i
 
djej wrote :
I don't want to hijack your thread but I have two problems with it, otherwise it works great. One is it records cursor movements. So if I hit a sample with the mouse you'll see the mouse cursor on the recorded video.


Open Fraps, hit the "Movies" tab, and make sure "No Cursor" is ticked. This should stop the cursor appearing in your videos.

Steve.
 
Thanks for the fix Steve. Any fix on the max time issue? The recording maxes at around 4.7 million KB's everytime about 12 minutes. Other then that the program works great.
 
Is possible to record 60 min. time with current version? 12 min is too short.
 
I'd love to know that answer too. I'm using the newest version, just purchased it. Still nothing back from their tech support on it. It says you can record as long as you want.
 
I don't think there should be a problem while recording as long as you have enough space on your hard disk but after 4gb aprox of recording it splits the video session, maybe something to configure in options?
 
Hi guys, I don't use frapps, but here's a bit of a guess:

Is the hard drive you're using to record the videos on formatted to FAT32 or NTFS ?

If it's FAT32, then that's got a maxium file size limit of 4GB I think, so that could be the problem.

BTW, to check what file system your hard drive is using, go to "my computer" and right click on the hard drive you want to check, then click "properties". The box that comes up should state the file system and and capacity, etc, etc.
 
I use NTFS system and have that problem.
 
Here is the response I received from Fraps regarding recording length and the 4gb issue.

"Thanks for your inquiry. The 4 gigabyte limit is imposed to maintain compatibility with all video editing programs. Some applications have problems once video files are larger than this. However, we have found that most video editing programs will allow you to import multiple files into a single project for encoding.

Alternatively, you could use a program called VirtualDub (www.virtualdub.org) to combine the files together.

To do this, simply open the first video file in the sequence in VirtualDub and then add the other video files by using the "Append AVI Segment" option under the File menu. You will also need to make sure that the video mode is set to "Direct stream copy" (under the Video menu), and the audio mode set to "Source Audio" and "Direct stream copy" (under the Audio menu).

Once you have added the files and configured the video and audio settings, you can select the "Save as AVI" option under the File menu to write the combined file to your hard drive. After VirtualDub has finished you will be able to watch the combined file in your media player software."

Looks like the 4gb limit is there for a reason. It's not that big a deal really to combine.
 
I tried to join all 4gb files (3) with sony vegas video but I realize that there's a lost of miliframes so when I paste all secuenced files the video session jumps for a while, so I drop recording with fraps, haven't tried with virtual dub I'll follow the steps you mention, thanks :)
 
virtualdub is an outstanding tool, I have used it for years along with Dr. Divx for video file encoding and editing.
if one was to become profficient with virtualdub they may not see a need for any other program to manipulate their video files.
 
Just buy a standalone DVD recorder, less hassle and the quality is superb...
 
excellent suggestion ..Streaming_DJ ........... i played around with fraps for quite a while..... eventually i had to move on
Bought myself a stand alone DVD recorder.. and as stated the quality is great


ADVANTAGES
1. DVDs are cheap
2. Quality of recorded videos are same as output
2. After a while you are forced to mix for quite a while without errors
3. Dont have to compile.. play for an hour.. or two.. you have a complete DVD
4. A less complicated life.. most persons who record back to a comp dont end up completing a single DVD.


DRAWBACKS
1. need to record on a erasable disc to set chapters properly (otherwise chapters every 5 minutes)
2. if you plan to edit video in vegas etc... please NOTE that video captured from vdj is SMALLER when captured so u may have to pan crop to
get back to proper size.
3. you need to be mixing near perfection.. since u dont get a second chance at this.



 
Currently there are dvd recorders that have a dedicated hard disk, I have a phillips and I record my video session on the hard disk and then after editing the chapters to dvd.
 


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