Simviation Forum - FS Video Creation

Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 6:57pm

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I want to get started with creating my own FS movies. It would help if y'all could provide me with some information on any software i would need to get.

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Reply #1 - Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 7:50pm

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I was JUST going to ask the same thing! Yes, I too would love to know how to take good movies.

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Reply #2 - Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 8:11pm

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for capturing the video, you need a software...FRAPS is a good choice and I believe it's available as both freeware and payware.

Now FRAPS captures every frame as a BMP image, so you have to understand that the raw video size will become VERY BIG.

Now, you can convert the bmp images into an avi-file, which will reduce the size dramaticly.
A free alternative is virtual dub.

But you need a SUPERFAST computer to create a smooth flowing video, in most cases the end result will be stuttery.

Good luck

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Reply #3 - Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 10:04pm

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would a 2200+ with 512ddr be good enough? i have a Ti4200

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Reply #4 - Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 10:23pm

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No, I'm afraid not.
I've made some videos with a very similar system and you're lucky to capture the video with 10fps...result= Choppy movie Embarrassed

Well, it's viewable, but no where near as smooth as when you choose "instant replay" in the sim.

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Reply #5 - Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 11:53pm

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If you've got a digital camcorder, there's a way to attach the camera to the computer itself and get better video. I'm currently trying to figure out how to do it though. lol

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Reply #6 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 8:04am

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Yes,I also think the best way to get good quality movie is to use a digital camera,taking picture from the screen.
In addition u'd better to take picture from the flight itself and not from the sim playback,cause playback itself gives very low fps(maximum 4-I think,while 20-25 is normal for smooth video)
I dont think u need connection between camera and comp,u can take as much video as camera's memory capasity lets,then drop the piece into comp,emptying memory for the next piece...Finally u can get pieces together in some video editing programm...

Another way is to connect camera to USB of another
mashine in order to get continuous video...
Why not to connect to the same computer where sim runs?IMHO-it'll take much comp's power as well,bringing
all digital camera's advantage to nought...

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Reply #7 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 9:22am

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If your Video Card has a TV out feature, you can capture direct to DV or analouge video with a camcorder.

This is how I do mine, using a Canon DV camera and a GeForce 4600Ti card.

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Reply #8 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 11:01am

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Hey Gearhead. Is this waht you had in mind!

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=608 ;

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=616

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=598

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=598

Click: "Save as target". They are abour 25mb eachs. The most realistic Fligh Sim videos you have ever seen! Shocked

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Reply #9 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 11:57am

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DOH! I never even thought about using the video out on my card. Dammit, I've been wasting all this time. LOL (Which proves my theory that the first thing to check when something isn't working is whether or not it's plugged in!)

Now I've just gotta see if I've got a cord lying around. lol

Great edit, Bob.&&&&&&Google it. &&&&www.google.com

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Reply #10 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 1:24pm

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The videos from Levolution are very professional looking.

Here is a thread with the fourth post describing what I had and what I used. That video was my first.

http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=COF;action=display;num=108...

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Reply #11 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 4:58pm

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thanks alot for your help. i was inspired to start this after watching some very nice videos on simradar.com

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Reply #12 - Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 11:41pm

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Hey Gearhead. Is this waht you had in mind!

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=608

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=616

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=598

http://www.acealpha.com/jaryoo/down.asp?idx=598

Click: "Save as target". They are abour 25mb eachs. The most realistic Fligh Sim videos you have ever seen! Shocked

Dave

WOW! What is the flippin' point of even trying after seeing those?! ?! ?!

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Reply #13 - Apr 24^th, 2004 at 10:34am

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WOW! What is the flippin' point of even trying after seeing those?! ?! ?!

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lol, so true!

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