How to Make a Halo 3 Machinima
Have an Xbox 360, television, and Video Capture Card, such as Dazzle., Know that if your TV has computer compatible output such as S-Video, use that instead of a Video Capture Card., Study film techniques., Think of a storyline., Using cast members...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Have an Xbox 360
They cost from 70-100 dollars.
Video capture cards usually have Red White Yellow and S-Video, and have a USB cord coming out the other end. -
Step 2: television
Do some research before you buy. , The high-standard Halo 3 Machinima directors need the same knowledge as someone shooting a live-action movie.
Make use of over-the-shoulder, close up camera angles, etc. , Is it going to be a lengthy movie or a series of short films? Is it a comedy, parody, or instructional movie? The point is, think of a script and write it down.
Be original.
No one likes copycats. , Act everything out.
Halo 3 Theater mode doesn't record voice, so just record multiple takes of everything, you can sync it later. ,, Dazzle comes with a video capture program.
Record all your saved clips from theater.
You may want to get Red/White/Yellow splitters so you can view it on your TV and computer, because the dazzle screen is tiny and lags a little bit. , Make sure there is no interference or background noise. , Make sure you're familiar with your editing software, and watch it come together. , Many Machinima directors upload their work to YouTube or Machinima.com. -
Step 3: and Video Capture Card
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Step 4: such as Dazzle.
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Step 5: Know that if your TV has computer compatible output such as S-Video
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Step 6: use that instead of a Video Capture Card.
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Step 7: Study film techniques.
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Step 8: Think of a storyline.
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Step 9: Using cast members other than yourself
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Step 10: via Xbox Live or whatever means of connection
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Step 11: you will have to set up recording dates.
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Step 12: Leave the Forge or Custom game
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Step 13: go into theater mode (without other players in your party) and record all the necessary video clips.
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Step 14: Hook up your cables to your computer (whether you use Dazzle or other means).
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Step 15: Record the voices
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Step 16: if there are any.
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Step 17: Start editing!
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Step 18: Get your video known.
Detailed Guide
They cost from 70-100 dollars.
Video capture cards usually have Red White Yellow and S-Video, and have a USB cord coming out the other end.
Do some research before you buy. , The high-standard Halo 3 Machinima directors need the same knowledge as someone shooting a live-action movie.
Make use of over-the-shoulder, close up camera angles, etc. , Is it going to be a lengthy movie or a series of short films? Is it a comedy, parody, or instructional movie? The point is, think of a script and write it down.
Be original.
No one likes copycats. , Act everything out.
Halo 3 Theater mode doesn't record voice, so just record multiple takes of everything, you can sync it later. ,, Dazzle comes with a video capture program.
Record all your saved clips from theater.
You may want to get Red/White/Yellow splitters so you can view it on your TV and computer, because the dazzle screen is tiny and lags a little bit. , Make sure there is no interference or background noise. , Make sure you're familiar with your editing software, and watch it come together. , Many Machinima directors upload their work to YouTube or Machinima.com.
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