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More info?)
Android wrote:
>
> "Caloonese" <caloonese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1114196044.708647.304710@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > This info is probably available on some kind of FAQ. Can someone point
> > me to the source?
> >
> > How to capture.
>
> You need some sort of video capture card or A/V device for your PC. There
> are numerous brands on the market. Hook the PS2's multi-out into one of
> them--composite or S-video will give you a better picture than the standard
> connections.
>
> > How to pause at the right moment for a good snapshot.
>
> A great question. Screenshots from the developers almost always look better
> than what you can capture directly, because they usually aren't playing the
> game but instead using debug menus to move the camera around, position
> characters, and so on. Still, many games let you manually adjust the
> camera, and if you've played through a level, you'll anticipate what is
> going to happen so that you can get in the right position the next time
> through. Also, many of the capture cards don't just take single screenshots
> but capture several minutes of video. You can then go back into the video
> and extract the frame you want to use as a screenshot.
>
> > Can I get the images in HD?
>
> The software for the capture card/device lets you adjust the resolution and
> often deinterlaces the pictures. Check the manuals for the proper settings.
>
> > How to transfer the images to a computer.
>
> That's where the images are in the first place. The capture card/device
> stores them on your hard drive.
Of course if we're talking about GT4 you can take pics in game, great
quality, and transfer them to pc via a usb device etc. I use my old
digi camera as my son's new Ipod doesn't do it. Here's some examples
(not too special as I'm just experimenting (smaller than actual size
due to limits of msn)
http://groups.msn.com/OtherSides/newart.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=641
http://groups.msn.com/OtherSides/newart.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=642
http://groups.msn.com/OtherSides/newart.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=643
http://groups.msn.com/OtherSides/newart.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=644
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