Converting demos to avis?

LLCoolDave · Post by **LLCoolDave** » 24 Nov 2004, 20:44

Speed Demos Archive (http://www.planetquake.com/sda/) originally came into existence to cover up discussions and demos of records on the classic id game Quake. Not too long ago it was extended to speedruns and speeddemos of any game that can be done quick, providing videos to make these underground activities available and known to the wide public. ElastoMania fits perfectly in that category.

1.) First of all, I want to get a green light for converting the demos to DivX Videos that can be easily viewed by anybody, even those who do not own the game.

2.) I want to make sure I have the fastest known recorded times. Right now I'm using the demos posted on the Professional Replays and Multi Replays pages. If you know of any better demo than that, I'd like you to post here or send them to webmaster@thps3.net

Feel free to post comments and feedback.

Rez · Post by **Rez** » 24 Nov 2004, 20:47

HOW THE FUCK WILL YOU CONVERT THEM TO AVI????

LLCoolDave · Post by **LLCoolDave** » 24 Nov 2004, 20:54

First of all, by not shouting at me.

I'll probably be using a screen capturing device, most likely FRAPS. If that will turn out not working all too well (which I doubt) I will be recording to a VHS tape via TV output and recapture it with a capture card.

Juski · Post by **Juski** » 24 Nov 2004, 21:15

Its not many of the WRs that aare on the proffesional page, and you prolly wont get any much faster replays then thoose.

teajay · Post by **teajay** » 24 Nov 2004, 21:17

One problem is that not all WR replays are published at the time they are fastest. So you can come like 0,1/1 sec close for a replay.

LLCoolDave · Post by **LLCoolDave** » 24 Nov 2004, 22:18

That isn't exactly a problem as were not trying to cover the world records but rather the fastest recorded times.

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 24 Nov 2004, 23:08

I have talked to Radix about Elasto Mania ages ago, but atleast back then he didn't want it on SDA because all WRs aren't official.

You're welcome to #qdq at quakenet to try and convince him...

Edit: You better catch him soon, because he's leaving and won't get back until sunday.

LLCoolDave · Post by **LLCoolDave** » 25 Nov 2004, 06:25

"well if you do all the work i can post it

"

I've talked about it with Radix beforehand. So I guess I'll be converting those demos then, but I'm not sure if I will have the time to do it this weekend. After all, Metroid Prime 2 will be out today, which is a good reason not to go to school tomorrow.

milagros · Post by **milagros** » 25 Nov 2004, 13:56

search 'replay sharing' topic, there are some faster recs (zweq's)
i guess they will be updated in the next 'professional replays' update

LLCoolDave · Post by **LLCoolDave** » 25 Nov 2004, 14:54

I'll check them out later.

teajay · Post by **teajay** » 25 Nov 2004, 15:34

LLCoolDave, all WR's are recorded, but not all of them are public. But I bet you wont see any difference between some 0,1 sec difference.

Kopaka · Post by **Kopaka** » 25 Nov 2004, 17:14

haha good luck using fraps in elma

jaytea · Post by **jaytea** » 25 Nov 2004, 18:57

noob fraps.. go look at some decent screen capturing software namely Snagit .. i cant be bothered to find URl