How to Capture PC Games Video/Audio with hardware?

[NewbyNewb]

First, sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I couldnt find one to match exactly

What do game companies use to capture there games?

I want to capture video games.

Money is not a problem.

I want to know what hardware I need.

Capture must be done with hardware on 2nd computer to ensure the game is running at max fps. on computer 1

Game will be played using latest card from ati or nvidia on computer 1 at minimum of 1600/1200

Computer 2 will be used to capture the video/sound - though I dont know what hardware to use, Ive searched over the net but cant find anything other than frame gabbers, software capturers, dv authorers etc

The new ATI cards have 2 DVI outputs,

Are there any capture cards with a DVI Input/s?

[thecoalman]

Is your target audience going to have the game installed? Not sure about recent games but Q2 used to have a movie feature but it would just record the movements of the players not an actual movie. You could then load it into the game for playback. The only drawback is you need the game installed.

[NewbyNewb]

thanks for the reply, though no - definately not.

[pizzamandk]

There is a little app called FRAPS, which is specifically written for capturing OpenGL or DirectX games:

http://www.fraps.com/

[NewbyNewb]

FRAPS..... not an option for obvious FPS reasons....

[pizzamandk]

As I see it, it's just a question of raw computer power. On the other hand, it would be cheaper for you to buy a decent standalone DVD-recorder and record straight into it.