How to record a video of gameplay footage

butterbean

Sorry this is such a newbie question, but how can you record gameplay footage of your game and store it as video on the MAC?

quantumsheep

I use Screenium - the trial version which is free.

It only records 30 seconds of footage before it stops automatically though, so I'm certainly all ears to any other suggestions!

Cheers,

QS

butterbean

That's perfect for now, I don't need much more than 5-10 seconds of gameplay footage for a trailer I'm working on

Do you use imovie for your game trailers? Saw your one on Bugz on youtube, looks fabulous!

Toby

I use snapz pro X, it's not free but works very well and not too expensive. Snow Leopard compatible too!

Does have a trial period too, http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/

quantumsheep

Yep butterbean, I use imovie HD which came with my Macbook!

Looking forward to seeing what you've been working on - certainly sounds intriguing when you describe it!

Cheers,

QS

Cobra

One should never be sorry for being a newbie.

quantumsheep

Cheers Toby - Just downloaded the trial and it works really well! Nice one

butterbean

Quantum, how did you add text or phrases in between video in imovie?

CAmaninacan

The new QuickTime 10 with snow leopard you can now record your screen with it.

quantumsheep

Butterbean: It's part of imovie HD

Look in the transitions tab, top right of the viewing screen above where you put your video clips.

Cheers,

QS

harrio

what's cookin,

i may have mentioned this before, but hey if it helps, it helps. here is a free cross-platform site for screen recording. to make those spicy, salad scene stealers.

http://www.screentoaster.com/

noodles...

butterbean

Quantum, I was able to record video with Screenium, how did you edit out the borders of the gamesalad program so that only the screen of the game shows?

Never mind, I'm going to use "Fixed area", is that how you did yours?