Hey Bear, You mentioned screen recording software and a capable computer, but can I ask you to specify?
What is the best screen recorder software that you could get (I would rather like it free, but otherwise, what's the best I can get for my money?) and what do you consider a "Capable Computer"? What specs would you recommend for playing Minecraft, recording that and hopefully have Skype calls all at the same time?
Thanks for your time. Really love what you've done here by the way. This is probably my favorite tutorial of its kind.
Sorry something has been going wrong with my internet. But to your question. I'm not really an expert on computer spec's but yeah it needs to do at least what you outlined.
As for programs for recording I have only used fraps and it works well. There is a thread somewhere on the forums that list free software for all sorts of different tasks. Including video editing, recording, sound editing and more.
Hey Bear, You mentioned screen recording software and a capable computer, but can I ask you to specify?
What is the best screen recorder software that you could get (I would rather like it free, but otherwise, what's the best I can get for my money?) and what do you consider a "Capable Computer"? What specs would you recommend for playing Minecraft, recording that and hopefully have Skype calls all at the same time?
Thanks for your time. Really love what you've done here by the way. This is probably my favorite tutorial of its kind.
Fraps is really the best, but if you want a good free one that gets the job done, go no further than ScreenVirtuoso.
Anyway, great guide BearKind! Now I know I need to create a better intro.
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1: Now Lets assume you are posting for these step Minecraft LetsPlays or any other Minecraft related content. There are 26,700 YouTube Channels that are doing Minecraft Exclusively and around 11,000 more doing it frequently! What you have to ask yourself is what makes my channel stand out against this flood of content? What can I do to set aside my channel from the rest? Try and think of new features to put into your LetsPlays, do something different! Perhaps make
This is why originality is key. Don't try and copy anyone! But copy is a loose term. I'm not saying you shouldn't do Minecraft Letsplays just don't copy there personalities or Special Features. Special features being Jerry the slime (Captain Sparklez), BARRELS (Pewdiepie). Two things I have seen other channels copy and its horrible
Basically Be Inventive!
You mean like antvenom's hunt for the golden apple?
Hey Bear, You mentioned screen recording software and a capable computer, but can I ask you to specify?
What is the best screen recorder software that you could get (I would rather like it free, but otherwise, what's the best I can get for my money?) and what do you consider a "Capable Computer"? What specs would you recommend for playing Minecraft, recording that and hopefully have Skype calls all at the same time?
Thanks for your time. Really love what you've done here by the way. This is probably my favorite tutorial of its kind.
well... For that i would have to say. If you have a multicore computer. Use dxtory. Otherwise use fraps.
Hello Bear, that's a great list. Congrats!
We have a pinned thread in the Technical section, The Free Software List, which is maintained by one of the SYC moderators, Forbiden1.
You could add the link to the list, it may be very helpful
Hello Bear, that's a great list. Congrats!
We have a pinned thread in the Technical section, The Free Software List, which is maintained by one of the SYC moderators, Forbiden1.
You could add the link to the list, it may be very helpful
Hey Bear, perhaps you could add a small guide on how to add the subscribe button on Minecraft Forums?
For those who want to advertise their channels in their signatures, etc.
You just need to use the following code.
[youtubesubscribe] Youtube Username Here [/youtubesubscribe]
Great guide bear! I have all the prerequisites except the YT partnership and a capable computer. My current computer is from 2006 and (Strangely) lags most in single-player, though still lags quite a bit. (Ever experience the double placing of blocks? Try experiencing quadruple-placing on single-player.)
I'm going to start let's plays when I get a capable computer.
Amazing info, as well as very succinct.
I tried to make my Minecraft (The New World) playthrough as original as possible, but the main problemo is the fact that no one knows that I exist yet. Lol, but I won't lose hope!
Amazing topic! I'm working on growing my YouTube channel (I had 5,000 subscribers but then I switched games and barely any of them liked Minecraft so they unsubbed) check me out at youtube.com/xreelgamingx
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Just some notes on the "what you need list"
-A screen capture program
---- FRAPs and DxTory are the 'standard' that most major youtubers use, some other alternatives are things such as Bandicam, Playclaw, and there are even a handful of hardware-dependent options. Generally speaking: FRAPs is the most plug'n'play friendly, DxTory is the most flexible - the rest fall between these two extremes.
-Sound Editing software
---- Audacity, without any second thought, is going to be your best option starting out. You can upgrade to other options, but for Let's Plays and most things you'll encounter on a gaming channel - audacity will always be more than strong enough.
---- A hard point people miss here is microphone - cheap microphones being 'good enough' is the exception, not the rule... expect to spend at least $45-60 on a good mic. Personally I use the Blue Snowball that I got on sale, there are better options (usually more expensive), and there are some equivalent cheaper options out there - but you'll be hard pressed to get a good audio rig for under $50 (even if you go the modmic route, you'll need headphones)
-A capture card for your TV
---- Only necessary if you plan to do console gaming videos. (considering good ones will run in the $200 range, this is an expenditure that can be skipped or postponed)
-A capable computer
---- A powerful gaming computer, can be a terrible recording computer - the 2 places most computers fall short is in their processor and in their harddrives. Simply put, to build an economy recording rig, I would say look for these minimum specs:
- "Multi-core processor, 2.5ghz+" (better to have a quad-core 2.5ghz, than a hexa-core 2.0ghz in this case - to give a rough example)
- 8+gig ram
- video card capable of running the game at a stable 50+ FPS. (I have recorded minecraft on a 5800 GT 512mb before, just fine... so yea)
- 2 Internal HDDs - the most common being 2x 1TB drives. (an alternative if you're not buying a new rig - is connect an external HDD through an eSATA or USB3.0 port... USB 2.0 is too slow though)
-Video Editing software
---- Best balance of 'cost/power' is Vegas Movie Studio, which is Vegas Pro's little brother. (runs around $50 USD). There are free options (VirtualDub) and insanely powerful options (adobe suites, Vegas Pro, etc.).
-A large internet data plan
-Good upload speeds
---- Depending on region, you may not have 'data plans' per se, but you will use a lot of bandwidth. Generally speaking, you need an upload speed of at least 0.25 mbps to make uploading even reasonable. at least 1mbps for streaming. You will definitely want to talk to your ISP about the "AUP" they use, some service providers, even if they have no 'data limit', can throttle or cancel your service if you use an unreasonable amount of bandwidth per month. A basic youtube channel will usually push 50-100 GB per month in and of itself, not counting your other usage. I know currently, I use 200+ GB/month.
-What can you guys think of?
---- A channel, especially when it is grown, is neither the creator's, nor the viewers' - it is an interesting interaction between the two - as the creator, you need the viewers for your content as much as they rely on you to create it. Don't ever forget that. It is not your place to lead them, to force them, or to control them, it is your place to create content that you enjoy creating, that they enjoy watching, and that is responsible and in context with your channel's goals and personality. Another note is that, no matter how open or private you are, people will learn things about you, that you didn't want them to know, but at the same time, they will generally only know a limited perspective of who you are - your public face, some private hints, but never the entirety of you - to assume otherwise, can be dangerous to the health of your channel.
Sorry something has been going wrong with my internet. But to your question. I'm not really an expert on computer spec's but yeah it needs to do at least what you outlined.
As for programs for recording I have only used fraps and it works well. There is a thread somewhere on the forums that list free software for all sorts of different tasks. Including video editing, recording, sound editing and more.
I'm glad you like it!
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1845612-a-guide-to-youtube-minecraft-letsplaystipsideas-followed-the-guide-add-your-channel/
Fraps is really the best, but if you want a good free one that gets the job done, go no further than ScreenVirtuoso.
Anyway, great guide BearKind! Now I know I need to create a better intro.
You mean like antvenom's hunt for the golden apple?
well... For that i would have to say. If you have a multicore computer. Use dxtory. Otherwise use fraps.
Thanks For the feedback
Yeh I guess so. Thanks For the Feedback
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Curse PremiumThats a great point! May I add it?
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We have a pinned thread in the Technical section, The Free Software List, which is maintained by one of the SYC moderators, Forbiden1.
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You just need to use the following code.
I'm going to start let's plays when I get a capable computer.
Upon getting 50+ subs you should immediately set rules and standards for your fans.
Just build the darn thing already!
I tried to make my Minecraft (The New World) playthrough as original as possible, but the main problemo is the fact that no one knows that I exist yet. Lol, but I won't lose hope!
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-A screen capture program
---- FRAPs and DxTory are the 'standard' that most major youtubers use, some other alternatives are things such as Bandicam, Playclaw, and there are even a handful of hardware-dependent options. Generally speaking: FRAPs is the most plug'n'play friendly, DxTory is the most flexible - the rest fall between these two extremes.
-Sound Editing software
---- Audacity, without any second thought, is going to be your best option starting out. You can upgrade to other options, but for Let's Plays and most things you'll encounter on a gaming channel - audacity will always be more than strong enough.
---- A hard point people miss here is microphone - cheap microphones being 'good enough' is the exception, not the rule... expect to spend at least $45-60 on a good mic. Personally I use the Blue Snowball that I got on sale, there are better options (usually more expensive), and there are some equivalent cheaper options out there - but you'll be hard pressed to get a good audio rig for under $50 (even if you go the modmic route, you'll need headphones)
-A capture card for your TV
---- Only necessary if you plan to do console gaming videos. (considering good ones will run in the $200 range, this is an expenditure that can be skipped or postponed)
-A capable computer
---- A powerful gaming computer, can be a terrible recording computer - the 2 places most computers fall short is in their processor and in their harddrives. Simply put, to build an economy recording rig, I would say look for these minimum specs:
- "Multi-core processor, 2.5ghz+" (better to have a quad-core 2.5ghz, than a hexa-core 2.0ghz in this case - to give a rough example)
- 8+gig ram
- video card capable of running the game at a stable 50+ FPS. (I have recorded minecraft on a 5800 GT 512mb before, just fine... so yea)
- 2 Internal HDDs - the most common being 2x 1TB drives. (an alternative if you're not buying a new rig - is connect an external HDD through an eSATA or USB3.0 port... USB 2.0 is too slow though)
-Video Editing software
---- Best balance of 'cost/power' is Vegas Movie Studio, which is Vegas Pro's little brother. (runs around $50 USD). There are free options (VirtualDub) and insanely powerful options (adobe suites, Vegas Pro, etc.).
-A large internet data plan
-Good upload speeds
---- Depending on region, you may not have 'data plans' per se, but you will use a lot of bandwidth. Generally speaking, you need an upload speed of at least 0.25 mbps to make uploading even reasonable. at least 1mbps for streaming. You will definitely want to talk to your ISP about the "AUP" they use, some service providers, even if they have no 'data limit', can throttle or cancel your service if you use an unreasonable amount of bandwidth per month. A basic youtube channel will usually push 50-100 GB per month in and of itself, not counting your other usage. I know currently, I use 200+ GB/month.
-What can you guys think of?
---- A channel, especially when it is grown, is neither the creator's, nor the viewers' - it is an interesting interaction between the two - as the creator, you need the viewers for your content as much as they rely on you to create it. Don't ever forget that. It is not your place to lead them, to force them, or to control them, it is your place to create content that you enjoy creating, that they enjoy watching, and that is responsible and in context with your channel's goals and personality. Another note is that, no matter how open or private you are, people will learn things about you, that you didn't want them to know, but at the same time, they will generally only know a limited perspective of who you are - your public face, some private hints, but never the entirety of you - to assume otherwise, can be dangerous to the health of your channel.