YouTube has become such a big thing in the modern day digital era. People are every day finding something new to consume and enjoy on YouTube. The fact that it is not affiliated to Google makes it even more prominent and more the go-to platform for video content.
Gamers have not been left behind in matters of video content creation and consumption. If you are not there yet, here are some of the best YouTube Recording Software you can try out as a gamer:
ShadowPlay
Figure 1 ShadowPlay
The ShadowPlay is a free video game capture software that comes on two different modes, that is, the shadow mode and the manual mode. For gamers who love to be in control of their recording and gaming, the manual mode of the shadowPlay is excellent. The best news is that it has an unlimited recording time for the manual mode. This means that you have all the time to showcase a recording of a video of your favorite game and then share it with your friends and viewers on the YouTube channel.
Besides, the ShadowPlay is loved for its excellent hardware. It features a GPU-accelerated H.264 video encoder that allows gamers to capture full desktop screen. The recording software even has amazing compatibility to Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10, which makes it fantastic for PC gamers using Windows. However, to operate this software, you will need Geforce GTX 600 and above, which is more or less a con for some gamers.
Camtasia
If you are looking for recording software that has links to connect to other social media platforms other than YouTube, then the Camtasia is your go-to software. The software has a direct connection to different social media platforms, which makes it a lot more convenient for gamers to share their recorded games online. Other than its great compatibility to Windows 10, 8 and 7 SP1, the Camtasia has excellent graphics, making it an effective recording option for gamers.
Common online, interactive videos can also be created using this software, given that it allows for animated items. To further sweeten the deal, the Camtasia comes with panning and zooming options, along with the allowance for users to edit audio, video and cursor tracks individually. It also incorporates webcam, which for gamers looking for best vlogging camera, is a suitable option. However, with all these great features, some players find it to be a tad too expensive.
Bandicam
Figure 2 bandicam
If you are just getting started as a gamer or a content creator for games on YouTube, the Bandicam is best suited for you. It has an easy-to-use interface that makes it quite convenient for beginners. Unique for this software is that it has a built-in compression feature that encourages customization while upholding high-quality for the videos you share.
Further, it has two different audio inputs on which you can record simultaneously and come up with the effects you best desire. Even though it does not proffer live streaming, this tool can keep recording for more than 24 hours, which is great for intense gamers who do not mind stretching into the wee hours. Given that you can directly upload your recordings to YouTube, and its massive support of recording on Xbox, PlayStation, Smartphone, IPTV, among others, the Bandicam is such an ideal software to consider.
Filmora scrn
Different from the other software mentioned here, the Filmora scrn comes with a built-in video editor feature, so you do not have to solicit an editor outside of the software. However, the video editor in the Filmora scrn is very basic as it lacks proper transition, animations, and other effects, which can be a turn-off for gamers who are thorough in editing their videos before sharing.
The other good news is that this software can record from two devices simultaneously. This means if you want to use the webcam, you can do it without much hassle.
OBS Studio (Open Broadcast Software)
The OBS is yet another recording software that comes with reliable live video game streaming. Better yet, the user gets the ability to record and mix from various sources. This free software can be used to record on different platforms other than YouTube, including, Twitch, Facebook Live, Rstream.io, among others. If you want to get a little creative and switch between multiple scenes during live streaming, you can very well do so with the transition custom feature.
