NexZt98
Active Member
Hi! I just wanted to make this small tutorial about how you can make your (commentary) gameplay videos as good as possible when it comes to editing, recording etc. Remember, this is if you are going to do it the "proffessional" way.
Recording:
First of all, you will need a recording software. Do NOT use softwares like Bandicam and Hypercam. It makes the video look like it was filmed with a toaster. I prefer Fraps. It records in full HD, where you can choose how many FPS you want, and has no watermarks. Right now it costs $37. But it is WORTH it.
Editing:
You always want to edit your videos. But for gods sake, please don't use Windows Movie Maker. It is slow and really bad. Yes, it might be expensive, but if you want to make good videos, you will have to get yourself a good editing software. I am using PowerDirector. It is meant to be used for "real life" movie making, but works really well for editing gameplay footage too. It is really easy to use, and renders in 1080p as well as 240p if you want to. Right now it costs around $70 for the deluxe version. Of course you can also use Sony Vegas Pro and other programs like that, but those are much more expensive and much harder to use.
Microphone:
If you are doing gameplay commentaries, you also need a good mic (microphone). Your voice is probably the most important thing in commentary gameplays. Making your voice sound perfect, is kinda expensive, but is the most important thing. Do NOT use a mic like the one on your laptop, it sounds horrible. The microphone you should get is probably either the Blue Yeti or the Blue Snowball. Both of them is around $170.Thats pretty expensive, right?
Overall costs: $280
Being a proffessional Youtube gamer is sometimes kinda expensive
If you have any questions, you can ask me in the comments
Recording:
First of all, you will need a recording software. Do NOT use softwares like Bandicam and Hypercam. It makes the video look like it was filmed with a toaster. I prefer Fraps. It records in full HD, where you can choose how many FPS you want, and has no watermarks. Right now it costs $37. But it is WORTH it.
Editing:
You always want to edit your videos. But for gods sake, please don't use Windows Movie Maker. It is slow and really bad. Yes, it might be expensive, but if you want to make good videos, you will have to get yourself a good editing software. I am using PowerDirector. It is meant to be used for "real life" movie making, but works really well for editing gameplay footage too. It is really easy to use, and renders in 1080p as well as 240p if you want to. Right now it costs around $70 for the deluxe version. Of course you can also use Sony Vegas Pro and other programs like that, but those are much more expensive and much harder to use.
Microphone:
If you are doing gameplay commentaries, you also need a good mic (microphone). Your voice is probably the most important thing in commentary gameplays. Making your voice sound perfect, is kinda expensive, but is the most important thing. Do NOT use a mic like the one on your laptop, it sounds horrible. The microphone you should get is probably either the Blue Yeti or the Blue Snowball. Both of them is around $170.Thats pretty expensive, right?
Overall costs: $280
Being a proffessional Youtube gamer is sometimes kinda expensive
If you have any questions, you can ask me in the comments
