These are the recording tools I use to produce and publish video to YouTube and Twitch.
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Screen Capture Software: (Dxtory) To record game-play footage.
Since I record on the same PC I play on it’s essential that the encoding software I use minimally impacts performance while at the same time captures high quality game-play. Dxtory creates high-quality lossless files without killing your frame-rate. |
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Video Editing Software: (Adobe Premiere Pro CC) The software I use to edit my videos.
You can subscribe and stay up-to-date on the latest version of this fantastic video editing program for $19.99/month. |
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Voice Recording: (Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone) To record my YouTube voice-overs.
Although it’s not the most expensive microphone I own, it is my workhorse when it comes to producing video or audio content on my computer. The USB connector makes getting setup dead-simple, and the audio quality is clean and nice. |
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Microphone Accessory: (Rode PSA1 Microphone Boom Arm) Desk mount I attach my microphone to.
The Rode PSA1 Microphone Boom Arm mounts to my desk and allows me to attach my Audio-Technica AT2020 to it. This allows me to swivel the mic into and out of position as I need it. |
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Microphone Accessory: (Nady MPF-6 Pop Filter) Pop filter I use to reduce the plosives.
Nothing fancy here. Just a screen to stop the popping sounds when I am up close and personal to the mic saying things like, “Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers!”. The one I use is the Nady MPF-6 Pop Filter |
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Streaming Software: (XSplit Broadcaster) The software I use to live-stream on twitch.
XSplit Broadcaster is good software if you are a streamer. Lots of options that allow you to switch between screens, essentially controlling what your viewers see. |
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Streaming Hardware: (Avermedia Live Gamer HD) The hardware I use in conjunction with XSplit Broadcaster to live-stream on twitch. I also use this to record game footage at times.
It’s advantage is that all encoding is off-loaded to this board which means that in-game frame-rate impact is minimal. It also produces compressed h.264 mp4 files which take up minimal storage space.
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Blue/Green Chroma Screen: (Impact Collapsible Chroma Screen) The screen I use to “erase” the background while streaming.
This 5′ x 7′ green screen folds up when not in use and features a blue screen on one side, and a green screen on the other. This gives you options in the event you happen to be wearing a bright green shirt during your cast.
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