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Ok i've been trying to find out how this is done. I would like to record footage from some of my 360 games onto my macbook to edit them into videos. Now I would like to play my 360 on my tv and record what ive done on my mac instead of playing it directly on my mac. Can anyone help me out?
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Help with video capture from 360 to macbook
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digidan 
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 09:58 AM
Hello, and welcome to the forums!
I've done this sort of thing before, but unfortunately, it requires a bit of a work-around to do. Here's how I do it:
1. Things you need:
-You need a video-out connection on your TV. If it doesn't have one, you'll need some sort of video switch with a video out, or something of that sort.
-You'll need a DV Video camera, with an Analogue to Digital converter. Unfortunately, this feature seems to be disappearing from low-and mid-range cameras, so make sure to do your research. You also need a firewire cable for the camera (4 to 6 pin), and the camera's video cable (that should be included with the camera)
2. Hook the 360 to your TV (or switch). Now, hook the camera up to the video/audio output on your TV or video switch.
3. Connect the firewire cable to the Mac, and open iMovie (or other DV capture app). Turn the camera on, and select it with your application.
4. Set up the A>D converter on the camera. On my old Canon camera, it's found in one of the menus in "VCR" mode. (and it's called "A>D" in the menu.
Depending on the camera, it should either allow you to convert the video from the analogue (Red/Yellow/White or S-video) input to the Firewire DV interface directly - in nearly real time - or it will want to save the video to a DV tape. You may need to fidget with the settings to get it to work properly. Note the "nearly" - it will work, but there will be some lag as it does the recording - making it difficult to play games without a TV connected.
Now, boot the 360 and load your game. Again, you will probably need to mess with the camera settings to make sure it imports correctly. Start iMovie (or other application) recording. Note that iMovie - at least the '06 and earlier versions - imposes a 10-minute clip length restriction - it will cut off the clip at 10 minutes. If you are still playing, you'll need to press capture again. Some cameras will also require you to remove any DV tape from the cam, or else it will not use the firewire output - but the tape - to import the video. Also, many cameras have a auto-off function if you do not press any buttons, so you'll need to check this out too.
This should work, and allow you to record your game. I've done it exactly this way with my N64, Gamecube, PS2, and a VCR for home movies, so it's quite possible - it just needs to be setup the right way. Heck, I've recorded Halo via the S-video output on my Powerbook! I recommend making a note of the proper settings once you figure it out - it'll save time later.
Unfortunately, this is the only way I know to import the video on the Mac side. There are probably firewire or USB based video capture cards, but all the ones I've seen are windows-only. Of course, if you have an Intel Mac and Boot Camp or Parallels, they should work - assuming they are USB/Firewire based. For HD video, I'm not sure what you'll need to do. Perhaps an HD video camera would work?
Good luck,
-Dan
I've done this sort of thing before, but unfortunately, it requires a bit of a work-around to do. Here's how I do it:
1. Things you need:
-You need a video-out connection on your TV. If it doesn't have one, you'll need some sort of video switch with a video out, or something of that sort.
-You'll need a DV Video camera, with an Analogue to Digital converter. Unfortunately, this feature seems to be disappearing from low-and mid-range cameras, so make sure to do your research. You also need a firewire cable for the camera (4 to 6 pin), and the camera's video cable (that should be included with the camera)
2. Hook the 360 to your TV (or switch). Now, hook the camera up to the video/audio output on your TV or video switch.
3. Connect the firewire cable to the Mac, and open iMovie (or other DV capture app). Turn the camera on, and select it with your application.
4. Set up the A>D converter on the camera. On my old Canon camera, it's found in one of the menus in "VCR" mode. (and it's called "A>D" in the menu.
Depending on the camera, it should either allow you to convert the video from the analogue (Red/Yellow/White or S-video) input to the Firewire DV interface directly - in nearly real time - or it will want to save the video to a DV tape. You may need to fidget with the settings to get it to work properly. Note the "nearly" - it will work, but there will be some lag as it does the recording - making it difficult to play games without a TV connected.
Now, boot the 360 and load your game. Again, you will probably need to mess with the camera settings to make sure it imports correctly. Start iMovie (or other application) recording. Note that iMovie - at least the '06 and earlier versions - imposes a 10-minute clip length restriction - it will cut off the clip at 10 minutes. If you are still playing, you'll need to press capture again. Some cameras will also require you to remove any DV tape from the cam, or else it will not use the firewire output - but the tape - to import the video. Also, many cameras have a auto-off function if you do not press any buttons, so you'll need to check this out too.
This should work, and allow you to record your game. I've done it exactly this way with my N64, Gamecube, PS2, and a VCR for home movies, so it's quite possible - it just needs to be setup the right way. Heck, I've recorded Halo via the S-video output on my Powerbook! I recommend making a note of the proper settings once you figure it out - it'll save time later.
Unfortunately, this is the only way I know to import the video on the Mac side. There are probably firewire or USB based video capture cards, but all the ones I've seen are windows-only. Of course, if you have an Intel Mac and Boot Camp or Parallels, they should work - assuming they are USB/Firewire based. For HD video, I'm not sure what you'll need to do. Perhaps an HD video camera would work?
Good luck,
-Dan
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