Help Required: Recording Footage from Consoles

[TBV_Dan]

Hi all,

Something which has been bugging me for a long time, is getting a capture card, to record footage from a video console. Problem is, I play in HD, and would prefer to play in HD whilst recording onto my computer, in standard definition.

I had the thought the other day, of getting a HDMI splitter, and buying a HDMI to Scart lead to plug into the back of a capture card, whilst playing in HD on the TV, but i'm not entirely sure that would work tbh. Anyone able to help??

 

[Jack The Flag]

I am not sure that will work. But you can purchase HD Capture Cards, but much more expensive! :)

 

[TBV_Dan]

I am not sure that will work. But you can purchase HD Capture Cards, but much more expensive! :)

Thing is, I want to try and avoid HD Capture Cards, as they are too expensive, and wasn't sure this method would work, hence the thread.

 

[TBV_Dan]

Bump.

Is there a device which will convert hdmi into standard def, for a very cheap price? Or alternatively, what's the cheapest hd capture card on the market which uses hdmi?

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

http://www.technologyinthehome.com/Shop/TV-AND-Visual/124-EasyCap-USB-Video-Capture-Adapter.html?gclid=CKHTj5PVwZQCFQuZQwod1FH2Tw&source=aw&utm_source=AffiliateWindow&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&awc=2472_1277230178_7402c96f3794dc8bb41029021144784c#LargePic

 

[TBV_Dan]

http://www.technologyinthehome.com/Shop/TV-AND-Visual/124-EasyCap-USB-Video-Capture-Adapter.html?gclid=CKHTj5PVwZQCFQuZQwod1FH2Tw&source=aw&utm_source=AffiliateWindow&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&awc=2472_1277230178_7402c96f3794dc8bb41029021144784c#LargePic

It doesn't capture HDMI though??

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Just film it on your phone.

 

[ozzy-shrimper]

It doesn't capture HDMI though??

Then you need a HD PVR, google it.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Hi all,

Something which has been bugging me for a long time, is getting a capture card, to record footage from a video console. Problem is, I play in HD, and would prefer to play in HD whilst recording onto my computer, in standard definition.

I had the thought the other day, of getting a HDMI splitter, and buying a HDMI to Scart lead to plug into the back of a capture card, whilst playing in HD on the TV, but i'm not entirely sure that would work tbh. Anyone able to help??

I think you need to get out more :)