How do I record video on my Xbox 360?

atlas798 · 06-07-2008, 12:32 PM

My friend and I want to start a Machinima, but we have no idea where to get any of the equipment we need to do it. Do we need and special cords or software or anything to get video off the Xbox?

Ghostalker87 · 06-10-2008, 07:55 PM

The equipment that you are looking for is called a Capture Card ...It is used to to take the input from the Video Game Of your choice and capture it on the computer.Most likely this will be used for making Montages...

I have compiled a list of information, to help you set up your capture card in the easiest way possible. with the capture card of your choice...I do not want to put out and special brands because different brands work better with different computers...Just (Google/x box 360 capture card)

1. 4 Way Distribution Amplifier (Availible at RadioShack)

2.Xbox 360™ S-Video AV Cable (Availible at most electronic stores. Best Buy, Circut City, etc.)

3. S-Video Cable(s) (You only need one unless you use S-Video on your T.V. Then 2 will be needed)

4. Composite Video Cables (You need 1 Yellow if you do not use S-Video on your T.V. Buy 2 Reds and(or) Whites if you are going to want sound.)

5. Your Capture Card of Choice

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Now that you have everything needed, it is time to start assembly..

First, take the S-Video cable coming from your 360 and plug it into the INPUT section of the 4 Way Distribution Amplifier(Also plug in 1 RED and(or) 1 WHITE cable if you want sound) DO NOT PLUG IN THE YELLOW COMPOSITE CABLE!

Next, take the S-Video Cable you bought, and plug it into the first row of the section labled OUTPUT. (Also plug in 1 of your RED and(or) WHITE cables into the first row if you want to CAPTURE sound) Then, take the protruding ends and plug them into your capture card. (DO NOT use the composite YELLOW cable when plugging into the capture card.)

Third, take the YELLOW Composite Cable (or) the S-Video Cable (Depending on which you use for your T.V.) and plug it into the second row of the portion labled OUTPUT. (I'm guessing you're going to want sound coming from your T.V., so go ahead and take 1 RED and(or) 1 WHITE composite cable and plug it(them) into the second row of the portion labled OUTPUT also.) Finally, plug the protruding ends of the cables you just plugged into the distributor, into your T.V.

I Hope This Helps out Ghosty aka B1ND3R

06-07-2008, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
atlas798 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	How do I record video on my Xbox 360? My friend and I want to start a Machinima, but we have no idea where to get any of the equipment we need to do it. Do we need and special cords or software or anything to get video off the Xbox?

06-10-2008, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ghostalker87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: How do I record video on my Xbox 360? The equipment that you are looking for is called a Capture Card ...It is used to to take the input from the Video Game Of your choice and capture it on the computer.Most likely this will be used for making Montages... I have compiled a list of information, to help you set up your capture card in the easiest way possible. with the capture card of your choice...I do not want to put out and special brands because different brands work better with different computers...Just (Google/x box 360 capture card) 1. 4 Way Distribution Amplifier (Availible at RadioShack) 2.Xbox 360™ S-Video AV Cable (Availible at most electronic stores. Best Buy, Circut City, etc.) 3. S-Video Cable(s) (You only need one unless you use S-Video on your T.V. Then 2 will be needed) 4. Composite Video Cables (You need 1 Yellow if you do not use S-Video on your T.V. Buy 2 Reds and(or) Whites if you are going to want sound.) 5. Your Capture Card of Choice --------------------------------------------------------------------- Now that you have everything needed, it is time to start assembly.. First, take the S-Video cable coming from your 360 and plug it into the INPUT section of the 4 Way Distribution Amplifier(Also plug in 1 RED and(or) 1 WHITE cable if you want sound) DO NOT PLUG IN THE YELLOW COMPOSITE CABLE! Next, take the S-Video Cable you bought, and plug it into the first row of the section labled OUTPUT. (Also plug in 1 of your RED and(or) WHITE cables into the first row if you want to CAPTURE sound) Then, take the protruding ends and plug them into your capture card. (DO NOT use the composite YELLOW cable when plugging into the capture card.) Third, take the YELLOW Composite Cable (or) the S-Video Cable (Depending on which you use for your T.V.) and plug it into the second row of the portion labled OUTPUT. (I'm guessing you're going to want sound coming from your T.V., so go ahead and take 1 RED and(or) 1 WHITE composite cable and plug it(them) into the second row of the portion labled OUTPUT also.) Finally, plug the protruding ends of the cables you just plugged into the distributor, into your T.V. I Hope This Helps out Ghosty aka B1ND3R