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Minecraft Recording Sample Video

This Minecraft video is uploaded after being recorded by Bandicam without converting.


Information:

  • Source File: minecraft_game_recording_sample_video.avi

    - Video Resolution: 848*480

    - Video Play Time : 00:16

    - Video File Size : 43.7MB

  • Bandicam Target: DirectX/OpenGL window mode

  • Bandicam Video Format settings: Full size

  • Bandicam Sound Format settings: MPEG-1 L2



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 Minecraft Gameplay

Please, follow the steps below to record Minecraft 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 Minecraft game to record.

- Note: For stable operation, Bandicam needs to be run before Minecraft 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 the 'Target' button, and then select the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode

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


Minecraft Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1. I can't see the green FPS number in Minecraft.

1) If you can't see the green FPS, visit http://www.bandicam.com/faqs/no_fps_frames_per_second_number/

2) If you still can't see the green FPS in Minecraft, install 32-bit version of Java.

Go to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp, and download/install 32-bit version of Java.

Minecraft Bandicam Java

3) If you still can't record Minecraft with 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode, try 'Rectangle on a screen' capture mode.

screen recording

Question 2. How to reduce Minecraft lag, increase FPS?

1) To increase the FPS, go to the Video Settings menu of Minecraft, and then choose "Fullscreen: OFF, Performance: Max FPS" and "Use VSync: OFF" option.

Minecraft reduce Minecraft lag, increase FPS, Bandicam


2) To reduce lagging, play the Minecraft in windowed mode, and reduce the game/Window size.

Minecraft reduce Minecraft lag, increase FPS, Bandicam


3) If you still have the problem, try 'Rectangle on a screen' capture mode of Bandicam.



Minecraft 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

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