Capturing video from the computer monitor

[Rhbrb]

Hello
I'm looking for a way to capture the video that is directly feeding into my computer monitor. I intend to capture scenes from gameplay and integrate them into shorts. Does anybody know how to go about doing this?
Rhbrb

[fingernailX]

Generally 2 ways - a screen recorder such as Camtasia or using a scan converter with S or component out and going to a vcr, camcorder with analog in or a capture card on a second PC. I work at a college and for the best quality screen captures we use a Scan Do converter with component out into a DVCam recorder with component in. Once you have the dvcam tape you can process as you would any other dv footage.

[xed]

Yes, a scan converter like the AverKey Gold works very well. It takes your monitor digital siganl in and outputs NTSC analog composite video.
These things cost between $100 and $200. No problems, no hassle. Scan converters are sold in most computer superstores and even many smaller computer stores, and they're the only way to go.

[TIbrO]

If your capture card had TV Out like the Matrox G400-TV...

[Rhbrb]

TIBR

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