Yeah I just found it actually thanks alot for the reply. I can’t wait to try this out. Is there any other alternatives to the Vcam solution for using with my mx02? I can only find shareware for Vcam but if it is the best option then I might as well buy it. Thanks again.
VidBlaster can do the same thing as Vcam plus all the realtime production effects. The trial is free and fully functional. It just has an icon in the top corner saying it’s a trial.
What software should I use if i would like to stream both webcam and gameplay at the same time? Streaming on ustream.
oh, I though in your past post you mentioned you couldn’t stream with mx02 mini on vidblaster. Dj wheat mentioned to try Vcam with it. Could you please elaborate on the method you used if you have the time.
With the MXO2 mini you need to have the video playing in the Matrox AV Controls preview window. Then use VidBlaster to capture Desktop for Camera 1. Select 16:9 if you are playing HD video from the Mini, and select the area where the AV tools preview window is playing. Now you have a virtual cam in VidBlaster. This doesn’t give you audio though. For that you would need to split the audio before it goes into the Mini. Send 1 set of connectors to your line-in on your pc and 1 to your Mini. Now u can set up the stream module in VidBlaster and you are set. If your pc is fast enough you can record with the AV tools and stream with VidBlaster from the 1 PC. You probably need an i7 processor to do both at the same time though.
Ps. There may be better ways to get the audio into the stream. If you have the audio playing in the AV tools preview along with the video you could use the Line-out on your pc as the source for the stream. You may need software like Virtual Audio Cable to do this though.
Just to clarify, there is no way to play a game on 360 in 1680x1050 while recording in SD, is there?
I’d like a convenient way to record matches at home so I can upload them online. I’m playing 360 on a computer monitor via VGA. It seems like recording in HD would be expensive for just recording matches, but recording in SD involves playing in SD and would result in having to deal with upscale lag.
I see the post below me mentions VGA splitters. Are there also capture cards that accept VGA inputs?
so instead of a component or hdmi splitter you’ll need a vga splitter. then one of the vga ends can goto your monitor, and the other to the recorder (might need to be converted from vga to component or something like that unless you have a vga recording card.)
Can you convert a VGA signal of varying resolution to SD with a converter of some kind? What I’m asking is, could you connect something like this?
360 (VGA @ 1680x1050) -> VGA splitter -> VGA to s-video converter -> SD capture device
The other end of the splitter would just go to the monitor at the same VGA@ 1680x1050 resolution.
If there is such a thing as a VGA to s-video converter but the input resolution also has to be SD, could you use something like an XCM Mega-Cool 1080p VGA Box to change the resolution? It has a VGA input and output. I’m not sure how it works, but if it could downscale instead of upscale that might do the trick. In which case, it would look like:
VGA splitter (@1680x1050) -> XCM Mega-Cool 1080p VGA Box (output 640x480) -> VGA to s-video converter (480i) -> s-video capture device
I have no idea how feasible this is but I’m thinking out loud.
Penny: yes you can do that. It’s fairly easy. You just have to set your 360 to the correct resolution. i think the height has to be something by 768
Anyone with input on this question? I’d be perfectly happy to record in SD and play in HD. I’m just hoping I don’t have to shell out $300+ or have 4 or 5+ signal splitters, amps etc.
You can try this.
HD Box Pro. Problem with converters is they will all add some value of lag in. No matter how much money is being put down.
Your monitor picture is also going to lack, because you will be running what essentially is a composite signal, through component, converted to VGA for your monitor. No one asked for pretty pictures though. If you want a good picture though, go out and buy $300+ in equipment. Otherwise, just settle for this $60 piece. I can’t speak from personal experience though, just read through that thread and decide for yourself if it is what you want.
Thx for taking the time to explain this to me. I have it all setup but when I set the camera up then have A/V tools on screen do I just literally line it up on my screen? cause whenever I have to click off the window or do anything then I have to maximize the a/v window again. Am I just being dumb or is this the proper way you did it. Also what video settings and stream quality settings did you use for vidblaster when I have my actual game set to 720p? thx again.
where can i buy black magic intensity pro (BMI)? can i buy it from the apple store? and still use it on my windows pc. and i know the answer is yes. but i rather ask to be safe. incase of some major hardware issue.
I believe I got mine online, but I don’t remember where.
is it possible to play directly on my laptop from my xbox 360 and record it from there so i wouldnt have latency problems from the television?
You don’t need to maximize AV tools. Just have it open on the desktop were the video preview window is visible and use Vidblaster to draw a 16x9 box around the AV preview video. And yes you need to keep other things on your desktop from covering the video because you are capturing the desktop, not the video. The video just happens to be in the area of the desktop you are capturing.
Usually the streams will only do lower quality. So you can set it for auto or whatever the stream will handle. Usually 320x180 or 320x240. If you find a streaming solution for Higher quality and have the bandwidth. Then by all means up your resolution in VidBlaster. Just play with the frame rate till you get a solid stream. Higher frames = higher bandwidth requirements, but better video in general. You just need to find what works best for your setup by tinkering with the settings.
Hi guys, I need some input.
I’m thinking of getting a PC to TV Converter which will output to VGA and S-Video/Composite at the same time. The plan is to plug the VGA from my xbox 360 to the converter then the VGA out to my monitor so I can play my xbox in HD and the S-VIDEO into a capture device (probably a Dazzle) to record in SD.
Here’s what I need to find out:
- Will this work?
- Anyone had experience with a PC to TV Converter? Do they introduce noticeable lag with regard to the VGA loop (VGA in then VGA out)?
- Any one know of a good PC to TV converter to get or what I should be looking for (I’m noticing ones from $20 - $90 but they pretty much say the same thing)?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 
Ok. I got my yearly bonus at work and I’ve gone ahead and ordered a Hauppauge HD PVR so I can record & play my xbox in HD. The problem now is I still don’t have a way to connect to my LCD monitor from the PVR (it has component out).
I’ve been looking at getting a new monitor which accepts component input but they are a little pricey. My other option is to use a component to HMDI cable but I can’t find any info on whether they do any conversion to the video thereby adding lag or if simply passes through due to the HD signal being the same that enters from the component end and exits from the HDMI end.
Any insight?
Bought the Matrox MXO2 for my Dell XPS M1710 around two weeks ago. It crashed my computer every time I plugged it in and tried to run FME or A/V tools saying PROCESS_HAS_LOCKED_PAGES, so I formatted my laptop. Turns out it was crashing because of a USB memory card driver. Thankfully Vista recognised this was the problem and linked me to a direct download from Dell, so now it functions.
The MXO2 is not compatible with FME, so I’m going to try it with Wirecast tomorrow. Will udpate.