Screen Capture Software

Perf · 05-08-2008, 03:22 AM

Does anyone know of a good (preferably free) screen capture program? I want to take video of what's going on on the screen w/ audio. I tried Camtasia but that only seems to record incoming audio from the mic, not outbound audio. I have used FRAPS before except it only captures programs that use Direct X as far as I know, and I want to capture stuff like web games (don't ask).

Thanks in advance.

Mak213 · 05-08-2008, 03:27 AM

Camastia has that option. Just check the "What you hear" box. That will be your best option.

carnageX · 05-08-2008, 05:33 AM

I've used HyperCam2 before; it's a decent one. The freeware one just leaves a watermark in the top-left corner. Not sure if it can record outbound audio or not, as I've just recorded video with it.

Perf · 05-08-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Makaveli213

Camastia has that option. Just check the "What you hear" box. That will be your best option.

Thanks, can't believe I missed that. For some reason though, it doesn't capture my audio. I've tried all the settings (CD, mic volume, line volume, Stereo mix) but it won't pick up sound from my computer. The sound is on and I can hear it through the headphones. Right now I'm using a Realtek audio driver, which seems to be pretty crappy. Is this the problem?

solidsteve · 05-08-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by carnageX

I've used HyperCam2 before; it's a decent one. The freeware one just leaves a watermark in the top-left corner. Not sure if it can record outbound audio or not, as I've just recorded video with it.

i was going to suggest hypercam i've seen it used for a few videos and seems to be good (as in useable)

Mak213 · 05-08-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Perf

Thanks, can't believe I missed that. For some reason though, it doesn't capture my audio. I've tried all the settings (CD, mic volume, line volume, Stereo mix) but it won't pick up sound from my computer. The sound is on and I can hear it through the headphones. Right now I'm using a Realtek audio driver, which seems to be pretty crappy. Is this the problem?

Possibly. But i would say go into the control panel and check to make sure that hte line in and the what you hear volumes are turned up so that you can hear it. See if that helps.

EricB · 05-10-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Makaveli213

Possibly. But i would say go into the control panel and check to make sure that hte line in and the what you hear volumes are turned up so that you can hear it. See if that helps.

yeah do this and set it for what you hear. uncheck all mute in your sound volumes icon properties too

05-08-2008, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Perf Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9	Screen Capture Software Does anyone know of a good (preferably free) screen capture program? I want to take video of what's going on on the screen w/ audio. I tried Camtasia but that only seems to record incoming audio from the mic, not outbound audio. I have used FRAPS before except it only captures programs that use Direct X as far as I know, and I want to capture stuff like web games (don't ask). Thanks in advance.

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Mak213 Commander SMod Autobot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 12,378	Re: Screen Capture Software Camastia has that option. Just check the "What you hear" box. That will be your best option. __________________ If I have helped you, consider making a donation to help me build a better PC.

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