I am a Simulation video maker. Been doing it for 5 years now,times have really changed so I`ll try and explain. Here is my setup!
We`ll start with my system specs, that will explain a lot!
MOBO- Gigabyte GA-7DX
Processor- AMD 1.4 GHZ
RAM- 1024 MB PC2100 266HZ
HD- Maxtor 7200 RPM 60 Gig
Video- ATI Radeon 8500 128mb All in Wonder
Sound- Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1
Speakers- Klipisch Promedia 5.1 450 watt 6 pc.
CDRW- Aopen 12x10x32
DVD- Pioneer 16X
Modem- Intel 56k/fax
Cable modem- Toshiba PCX 1100
Printer- Canon S520
Scanner-Microtek Scanmaker 3800
Moniter- Viewsonic E90 19" .22 DPI
Second moniter- Panosonic 27" TV/VCR combo
second VCR- Sharp 4/Head Hi/Fi
OS- Windows XP home Edition
Video software- Ulead Video Studio 5,6 and 7
What I basically do is videotape my simulations after setting up
my dual moniter display.
I then play back the tape and re-capture the clips I like in Ulead
video Studio 6, now upgraded to 7.
From there I can trim the clips and arrange them where I want them
and add up to 4 sound tracks including sounds I have recorded.
Special transitions and effects and finally it allows me produce the video in
any media format. I make DVD`s, SVCD`s ,VCD`s ,MPEG2 , MPEG1 ,
Windows media, Quicktime, Real Media, and with my upgrade MPEG4
which takes video compression to new levels of quality.
The video software is the most important part and learning how to use it.
Been making flight sim video`s going on 5 years now and has it ever
come along ways since I first tried making my first video.
This is a question I`m constantly asked!! Some enthusiests think its
really quite easy to do! When I first started I must have wasted over
50 CD-R`s learning how to get it set up right to burn the video`s.
There is a pretty steep learning curve for those who think they can
jump right into it, and lots of fustration to follow. Research is very
important.
Getting it all wired properly is gonna be your biggest challenge along with compatible drivers
Hope this helps answer your question, I love No limits but am an avid Flight
simulation video maker.