How to Record StarCraft 2

This StarCraft 2 was uploaded by rockshmo (Bandicam user)

Information:

Just testing out Bandicam on SC2.

Resolution @ 1920x1080

** To record StarCraft 2, you may use 'Game Recording' mode to get a high quality video file

** To record StarCraft 1, you have to use 'Screen Recording' mode

Follow the steps below for StarCraft 2 Game Recording:

1. Choose 'Game Recording' mode.

- To record StarCraft 2, you should use 'Game Recording' mode to get a high quality video file

best game recorder - directx mode

2. Start StarCraft 2 game to record.

- Note: For a stable operation, Bandicam needs to be running before starting the StarCraft 2 game

3. While running a game in 'Game Recording' mode, you can see the green number on the screen.

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

- Note: The green number (FPS) will appear if the target runs DirectX/OpenGL technology. If you can't see the green number, visit No FPS on the recording target

ready to record - green color

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

5. During recording, the green number (FPS) will change to red.

recording the target - red color

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

7. Go to 'Home -> Video' to play, edit, or upload the captured videos.

Bandicam, Recorded videos

Three ways to reduce the file size and the game lag.

1. Change the video size from 'Full size' to 'Half size' to help reduce your computer slowing down.

2. Change the FPS (Frames per second) number from 30 to 15 to help reduce your computer slowing down.

3. Change the quality value from 80 to 40 to help reduce your computer slowing down.

how to reduce file sieze, less lag

For more information, refer to https://www.bandicam.com/how-to-record-smaller-file-size/.

How to Record StarCraft 1 Gameplay

Follow the steps below to record the StarCraft 1 game:

1. Start Bandicam and choose the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode.

best video recorder - 'Screen Recording' mode

2. Start the StarCraft 1 in Windowed mode.

- Google 'How to play Startcrafft in Windowed mode.'

3. Click 'Find Window', and then click the StarCraft 1 game Screen

- When you click 'Find Window', you will see a red-edged rectangle.

- When you click the StarCraft 1 game Screen, the red-edged rectangle will disappear; it means it's ready to record

Bandicam starcraft 1 recording - find window

4. Press the 'F12' function key to start recording.

5. To stop recording, press the 'F12' function key again.

- To pause the recording, you may press the 'F8' function key if you checked the option under the 'Video' tab

StarCraft Game Recording for advanced users

To enhance the recording ability of Bandicam, try the hardware-accelerated H.264 encoder.
To edit the recorded video, use the 'Sony Vegas/Premiere/Pinnacle' preset. » more
To minimize computer lag, reduce the "Video Resolution/Size/FPS/Quality". » more
To record / merge the webcam stream within the main video, try the webcam PiP feature.
To use Mouse Click Effects, check the "Add mouse click / highlight effect" option. » more