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Portal 2 Recording Sample Video

Information:

  • Title: lets play portal 2 part 1

  • Uploaded by bleedy13 on Jul 25, 2011

  • Comment:

    - me playing portal 2 using bandicam to record. i will talk louder on part 2



Bandicam offers the best online game recording experience.

When you record online games with Bandicam Game Recorder:


  • You can upload the recording file to YouTube directly (without converting)

  • You can record over 7 days without stopping (AVI 2.0 OpenDML)

  • The recorded file size is smaller (1/5~1/20) than other capture programs.

  • It has less lag than other capture programs (Bandicam uses much lower CPU usage).



How to Record Portal 2 Gameplay

Please, follow the steps below to record Portal 2 game.

1. Click the 'Target' button, and check the 'DirectX/OpenGL window'.

- It's better to use the 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode to get the high quality video file

best game recorder - directx mode


2. Start Portal 2 game to record.

- Note: For stable operation, Bandicam needs to be run before Portal 2 game


3. While running a game by DirectX/OpenGL mode, you can see the green-colored number on the screen.

- You can control FPS (Frames per second) under the 'FPS' tab of the Bandicam

- Note: Only when the target is produced in the 'DirectX/OpenGL' window, the green-colored number (FPS) will be shown. If you can't see the green-colored number, click HERE

ready to record - green color


4. Click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) to start recording.

f12 key to start/stop the recording gameplay


5. During recording, the green-colored number (FPS) will be changed to red.

recording the target - red color


6. To stop recording, click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button on Bandicam) again.

f8 key to pause/resume the recording gameplay


7. To watch the recording file, click the 'Open' button under the 'General' tab of the Bandicam.

open button to check the recording game file




Portal 2 Game Recording for advanced users

1. To minimize the computer lag, reduce the "Video Resolution/Size/FPS/Quality"

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_reduce_lag_when_recording/

2. To make 1080p/720p/480p/360p video for YouTube, change the video format settings

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_make_1080p_youtube_videos/

3. To edit the recorded video, use 'For Edit Premiere/Sony Vegas' preset

See http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/how_to_edit_recorded_streaming_video/

4. To use Mouse Click Effects, check the "Add mouse click effects" option

- If this option is checked, the recorded video will have the mouse click effects/animation.
Add mouse click effects

More information


» Send your video link to bandicam@bandisoft.com, we will post it here.




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