Recording and sharing video game clips has become a new hobby among gamers. The popularity of YouTube and Twitch as places where people create and upload videos has encouraged people to record and share video game clips. Many people watch game trailers for tips on how to play the game, find the latest information on games in development, or just watch their favorite YouTubers play games. If you're interested in recording and sharing video game clips or even planning to become a YouTuber, there are various ways to record the games you play. If you have the latest consoles, such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, you can easily record your games without using any additional software or hardware. You can record games played on your computer using free programs available on the internet. If you're using an older console and don't have a capture card (a device that allows players to record the video games they're playing), you can use a video camera or smartphone to record the game.
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Method 1 of 4: PlayStation 4
Step 1. Start playing the game
The PlayStation 4 system continuously records the currently playing game and stores up to the last 15 minutes of video game clips. However, this console will not record PlayStation 4 system menus or videos that are displayed on the screen.
Step 2. Press the Share button to save the game trailer
Using the Share button on the DualShock 4, you can save moments when you beat bosses, complete levels, amazing scenes, and more. Press the Share button to open the Share menu. In this menu, you can save footage of games that have been played.
Step 3. Press the "Grid" button to save the video game clip
The recorded game footage, which is up to the last 15 minutes, will be saved on the PlayStation 4 hard drive.
Step 4. Double-tap the Share button to create a new recording
You can create a new recording for the current game by double-pressing the Share button. However, note that this will delete any unsaved previous video game footage. Press the Share button again to stop recording. Video game recording will stop after 15 minutes.
Step 5. Open the Capture Gallery app to search for the saved video game footage
All saved videos and screenshots can be found in the Capture Gallery application. You can find this app in the PlayStation 4's main menu or in the Library menu if you haven't used it recently.
Step 6. Find the desired video
The Capture Gallery app will sort videos by game title. Find the recorded games and select " Videos " to search for your saved videos.
Step 7. Play or edit the video
You can watch the video in the Capture Gallery app or open it in the ShareFactory to edit the video. Select a video to play it.
Step 8. Upload a video (optional)
You can upload videos to Facebook or YouTube from the Share menu. You will be asked to sign in to your Facebook or YouTube account. Before uploading a video, you can cut a video game clip using the basic editing program available. Make sure you create a catchy title and description.
Step 9. Insert a USB flash drive (USB flash drive) to copy the video
If you want to transfer video game clips to your computer, you'll need a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the PlayStation 4.
Step 10. Press the Options button in the Capture Gallery app to copy the video
To copy videos to a USB flash drive, press the Options button on the controller and select "Copy to USB Storage". Select the video you want to copy to the USB flash drive. Select "Copy" when finished selecting the desired video. After that, the selected video will be copied to the USB flash disk.
Copying the video will take a few minutes. The copied video will be in MP4 format and saved in a folder called "PS4" on the USB flash drive
Method 2 of 4: Xbox One
Step 1. Start playing the game you want to record
Xbox One always records the last five minutes of the game being played. You can quickly save game footage that is 30 seconds to five minutes long.
Step 2. Double-press the Xbox button and press the "X" button to save the last 30 seconds of the video game clip
This can help you share your gaming moments with friends or save them.
If you're using a Kinect, you can say "Xbox, record that " to save the last 30 seconds of a video game clip
Step 3. Open the Game DVR app to record longer video game clips
The Xbox console continuously records the last five minutes of the game being played. You can view the recording in the Game DVR app. Double-press the Xbox button, select "Snap an app", and select "Game DVR".
If you're using a Kinect, you can say "Xbox, snap Game DVR" to quickly launch the Game DVR app
Step 4. Select "End clip now" to save the video game trailer
You can choose video game trailers that range from 30 seconds to the last 5 minutes of the game.
Step 5. Select "Start clip now" to create a new recording
The previous recording will end and a new recording will start. You can stop recording whenever you want. If you don't stop recording manually, the console will stop recording automatically after five minutes.
Step 6. Save the video game trailer permanently
Note that video game footage will not be saved permanently after you finish recording the game. If you create a new recording and don't manually save the previous video game trailer, it will be deleted.
- Open Game DVR and select "Show my clips".
- Highlight the video game trailer you want to save permanently.
- Press the Menu button and select "Save". This will save the video to the Xbox hard drive.
Step 7. Upload the video
Xbox One allows you to upload videos to Xbox Live or share them with your Xbox friends. Apart from that, you can also upload videos to OneDrive and share them with anyone or download them to your computer. You can use the Upload Studio application to set the video you want to upload.
Method 3 of 4: Computer
Step 1. Install a screen recorder program
There are a variety of different screen recording programs that can be tailored to suit your needs. Study all of the available screen recorder programs to find out which program can produce high-quality game recordings. Here are some popular screen recorder programs:
- FRAPS - This program is the oldest screen recorder program designed specifically for recording video games. The program does not significantly reduce computer performance and provides several options for managing your recordings.
- Nvidia ShadowPlay - This program is a screen recording program for Nvidia graphics cards. If you have a graphics card supported by Nvidia ShadowPlay, you can use the Nvidia Experience program to run it. Nvidia ShadowPlay will not significantly reduce computer performance because it is integrated with Nvidia graphics cards.
- ApowerRec - This is an excellent screen recorder program for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. This program provides support for webcam recording and recording customization.
- Open Broadcast Software (OBS) - This program is a free program designed to broadcast live games. However, you can use this program to record games as well. This article will use OBS to explain how to record video games on your computer, as this program is completely free.
Step 2. Set the recording settings
Most screen recorder programs allow you to set the recording quality before starting to record. The higher the video quality, the larger the file (file). In OBS, click the "Settings" button.
- click the "Encoding" tab. Enter "1000" into the Max Bitrate field.
- Check the "Use CBR" box and set the Quality Balance option to "10".
- Check the "Use Custom Buffer Size" box and set the Buffer Size field to "0".
- Click the "Broadcast Settings" tab and select "File Output Only". This will record the video to the computer.
Step 3. Set the hotkey for recording
Having a hotkey (a key or key combination used to quickly access a function) will help you start and stop recording easily. In OBS, right-click the "Sources" box and select "Add" → "Game capture". Select the "Use Hotkey" option and select the key you want to use. Make sure the selected button is not used to play the game.
Step 4. Start playing the game
After setting up and running the screen recorder software, you can start playing the game. Play the game until you find the moments you want to record.
Step 5. Press the hotkey to record the game
After pressing the hotkey, the game will start recording on the computer. Depending on the video quality setting, the computer's performance may experience a decrease when it starts recording. In addition, high-quality video footage will take up a lot of free space on your computer's hard disk.
Step 6. Press the hotkey again when you have finished recording
When you are finished recording, press the hotkey again to stop recording and save the video game trailer file on the hard disk. The recorded videos will be saved by default in the "OBS" folder in the "Videos" folder.
Method 4 of 4: Using a Video Camera or Smartphone
Step 1. Know when you should use this method
If you're trying to record a video game running on an older console without using a capture card, it's a good idea to try using a video camera or smartphone. Even if the video quality isn't that great, you can still record the game you're playing.
- When using a smartphone, you will have difficulty recording the sound produced by the television.
- If possible, consider purchasing a capture device. This device is easier to install than a capture card because you only need to connect it to a computer. You can record games with high picture and sound quality if you use a capture device.
- If you're playing a very old game console, such as the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) or Sega Genesis, it's a good idea to record your game using a VCR. By using a VCR, you can record high-quality video. Also, if you have the right equipment, you can transfer video game footage recorded with a VCR to your computer.
Step 2. Make sure the television screen fills the screen of the video camera or smartphone
The key to producing high-quality footage is to ensure that the television screen fills the entire screen of your video camera or smartphone. Try to position the camera so that it is facing directly towards the television and the entire television screen fills the camera screen. Move the camera slightly so that the edges of the television are not visible. This is done to ensure that the television screen fills the camera screen.
Make sure the camera is not tilted so that the television screen does not reflect light
Step 3. Avoid using zoom (zoom)
If your video camera or smartphone has digital zoom, avoid using it when recording video games. Digital zoom can blur video images and to produce good quality video, you need to make sure that video game footage can be viewed clearly.
Step 4. Connect the audio with the camera (if possible)
When using a camcorder, you may be able to channel game sound through the camcorder input. You will need a converter for the console's audio cable so that you can connect it to the input options available on the camcorder. This method cannot be applied to all smartphone models.
Another way to record game sound using a camcorder is to place the microphone next to the television's speakers
Step 5. Dim the light of the room
Make sure the television screen is not exposed to direct light. While it's recommended to dim the light in the room, it's best not to completely darken the space. Otherwise, the light from the television screen will be too bright. Therefore, to make easy-to-view footage, you just need to make sure that the light doesn't shine directly on the television screen or camera.
Step 6. Use a tripod or other support
If you don't have a stand at all, you can hold the camera while playing games. However, this is not recommended as you have to make sure the camera does not shake so that the footage can be viewed clearly. Therefore, we recommend that you use a tripod whenever possible. If you don't have a tripod, you can store your camera or phone on a flat table and secure it with a book or other heavy object.
Step 7. Sit on the side when playing
When the television screen is black, your image may appear on the television screen if you sit in front of it. Therefore, sit on the side so that your reflection does not appear on the television screen.
Step 8. Copy the recorded video to the computer for editing and uploading it
When you're done recording, copy the video to your computer to edit the parts of the video you don't want to show. This can help remove the tedious part of the video or the part of the video when you are setting up your equipment and console. The sound coming from the television speakers may not sound so good. Therefore, it is recommended that you add songs to the video. After editing the video, you can upload the video to YouTube or save it on your computer.
