Need help finding HQ game images for games

Hyper_Inferno · October 10, 2008, 10:40am

That shot was taken from the PCSX2.net emulator screenshots. Original is this:
http://www.pcsx2.net/image.php?id=1147790302j02

BrentoBox · October 10, 2008, 10:51am

Shadowless:

Right. You can also use a screen-recording tool to make a movie of your emulator on your PC that’s full-size, full-resolution.

Taking screenshots from videos is certainly an option, but I rarely see any videos in resolution higher than 640 x 480. Which is basically fine, since the sprites aren’t really high-res to begin with. But if you want MAXIMUM RESOLUTION, then DC + VGA box out (I have one, but don’t know what could record from it) or emulator + screenshot/movie capture are the ways to go.

Digital camera pictures of an arcade cabinet (The one at the HUB perhaps? Or Pablo’s?) would also be an option, but you might want to just bring a camera and try it out once or twice. There are three issues that might make things difficult. A) The arcade monitors already are already less clear than the high-res output of a DC with a VGA-output box or an emulator. B) Timing the pictures might be difficult. C) You may need to clean up the pictures after the fact. Scanlines, some distortion, and such may be unavoidable. Still, it’s easy enough to try. You should try it once and see if it works out. If it’s good enough, it’s probably the easiest option.

I think that nullDC + screen-movie capture software is probably doable, while still maintaining maximum quality.

One double-check: Are you planning on using these to make banners/print-outs, or to make a short video presentation?

EDIT: WTF is up with that screenshot, anyway? Seriously. WTF would you do that?

That screenshot was for you Grant. :tup: Just for you. :lol: