How do I crate a video clip?

[anjenthedog]

So.... I see people posting videos to support their troubleshooting all the time. I don't know how. Pointers?

(easy method best). Somehow I don't think that using my smartphone is the right approach.

 

And yes, I'm that naive about *this* topic. I'm not dumb, but I have no experience making videos of any sort (even on my smartphone, to be brutally honest)

[scorrp10]

Recording in-game video (or whatever is happening on your screen): Fraps

Once you got the captured footage, you at least need to trim it to include just the parts you want to share, and export it, typically is mpeg4 format.

I have full Adobe sub, so I use Premiere for all my video needs, but for simple stuff, there is a selection of free video editors available.

[anjenthedog]

That was quick.

 

Thanks Scorrp10!

 

 

PS> yeah I don't want to jump full-on into video editing, just produce occasional quick clips so I can show problems.

[JimboUK]

Windows 10 and 11 already have game recording built in, it even has a DVR function letting you record things that have already happened.

 

How to Capture Video Clips in Windows | PCMag

[anjenthedog]

Thanks for the reply & link @JimboUK. I had no idea.

[anjenthedog]

Ok just a quick follow-up.

 

Got it sorted out (chose the inbuilt windows method for now out of pure laziness) and made a couple short clips for myself, to burn the Record/stop hotkey into memory for when I actually need it later on. All this time and I had no idea how easy it is. Lol. Woof, old dog learns new trick.

 

Thanks again for the input.