Fix to Xsplit FPS/performance drop when streaming.
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Steverman
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So basically you're using Xsplits Scene sources to get Dxtory's video output? I thought about that but didn't find the feature till you mentioned it :D. I've been looking for a FME alternative because I'm not satisfied with what VP6 can offer with limited bandwidth. | ||
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Steverman
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I chose to use a FPS game to determine the quality because it is simply the best way to benchmark it. I roughly replicated my actions in both videos to make it comparable. Dxtory + Xsplit (x264): http://www.justin.tv/bingobeaver/b/285199895 As you can see it still suffers from what I mentioned in some threads before, which means that if bandwidth is the bottleneck in your x264/h264 stream, you'll most likely see a quality drop instead of dropping frames. As a bonus I don't have to use VAC (Virtual Audio Cable) to create my own stereo mixer anymore (USB headsets and stereo mix doesn't work well together). I can, however, conclude from my past testings that it is far superior than FME's h264 (x264 or h264, call it whatever you like) Dxtory + FME 2.5 (VP6) http://www.justin.tv/bingobeaver/b/285200050 Here you can see the quality staying at the same level throughout the video (more or less ) BUT with dropped frames (choppyness)... although I believe FME isn't performing at its 100%. This same principle goes for both cases: The higher the bitrate is, the better the quality you get. They just handle the framrate/quality in another way. Also please remember that this is for FPS games where there's a lot of motion unlike RTS games because I barely get any frame drops or major quality loss in RTS games, but this is just to demonstrate what the difference is. So in conclusion. Xsplit is an excellent broadcast program if you don't use its own screen capture program but it lacks a better codec to achieve good quality.. or maybe it's just my bandwidth :D. FME 2.5 can really good as well but it requires a really good computer along with a big upload in order to stream in full HD HQ assuming you're using VP6 since h264 is awful for FME. | ||
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Steverman
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On May 06 2011 04:37 dTox wrote: Good analysis Steverman. Also, i can't tell much difference between your two tests. Is it possible these streaming sites hold us back on bit-rate/quality until we pay a subscription? Pay attention to the huge pixelation in the first video when there's a lot of motion. Full screen helps a lot if you didn't already do that :D. | ||
SuperSamuri0987
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SuperSamuri0987
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On May 06 2011 05:27 dTox wrote: Download and install Dxtory. Open it, the tabs are pretty self explanatory. Simply adjust your input size/FPS to your desired setting. Once that's all setup in Dxtory, minimize, open Xsplit, click 'File > Add Camera > Dxtory (1/2/3/4 - whichever you have setup). Now Dxtory will capture your in game footage. Once in-game, press F12 and Dxtory will begin capturing. Also, make sure to set Dxtory to 'Direct Show Output'. Thank ya very much :D I'll have to give this a try. Xsplit by itself streams for me fine so far on stuff like Portal 2, but I've been having a lot of lag/chop issues when running Crysis 2 (game runs fine, stream looks terrible in multiple settings and bitrates) | ||
MyNameIsAlex
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this program is a wonder ! ima go try dxtory+flme 2.5 | ||
apm66
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no fps drops at all. my fps remained at 60 at all times. dxtory + fmle 3.2 | ||
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