Fraps 2.9.0 released

Amorius · 07-11-2007, 08:53 PM

Since so many folks prefer using Fraps to do their in-game capturing, I figured I'd let you all know that 2.9.0 has now been released as of July 10th. With the sound recording changes, I'll be interested in finding out if you can now record sound and still be able to speak through Ventrilo... Just a list of the new features(this is from the email I got since I'm a registered user):

-------------------------
FRAPS 2.9.0 RELEASE NOTES
-------------------------

The latest Fraps release adds support for Vista and DirectX 10 games. With games starting to appear using DirectX 10 graphics we are happy to report that benchmarking, video capture, and screenshots are now all fully supported for these titles.

Vista also includes a rewritten audio subsystem. Fraps can take advantage of this and directly record a sound stream from the machine without requiring any support from the soundcard driver. This allows you to capture ingame audio even if you are using a USB headset or other audio device which does not normally support a "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" recording input.

Since the Vista Desktop Window Manager (DWM) runs through DirectX we have also added a new option to monitor the desktop under Vista. You can now take screenshots and record video from the desktop just like any other game or 3D application.

---------
CHANGELOG
---------

- Added support for DirectX 10
- Added option to monitor Desktop Window Manager under Vista
- Added Direct Stream sound recording for Vista
- Fixed screen tearing in video captured from DX9 games
- Fixed G15 LCD output running fast on Vista machines
- Improved resource sharing with multithreaded games
- Added numerous crash and compatibility fixes

Thiras · 07-12-2007, 12:25 AM

That sound thingy makes me want to get vista..

and believe me when I say I dont like that os... but if the sound changes are that good (record and speak on vent at the same time?) I might just do it

Btcc22 · 07-13-2007, 03:11 AM

Nothing very exciting there then.

Beepa never really bother pushing the boat out when they update things. ;<

I can't remember a major change being made in years (no I don't count the higher res on dual cores a major change. I count it as a stupid restriction that was lifted, with another stupid restriction imposed.

).

07-11-2007, 08:53 PM	#1
Amorius Initiate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Fraps 2.9.0 released Since so many folks prefer using Fraps to do their in-game capturing, I figured I'd let you all know that 2.9.0 has now been released as of July 10th. With the sound recording changes, I'll be interested in finding out if you can now record sound and still be able to speak through Ventrilo... Just a list of the new features(this is from the email I got since I'm a registered user): ------------------------- FRAPS 2.9.0 RELEASE NOTES ------------------------- The latest Fraps release adds support for Vista and DirectX 10 games. With games starting to appear using DirectX 10 graphics we are happy to report that benchmarking, video capture, and screenshots are now all fully supported for these titles. Vista also includes a rewritten audio subsystem. Fraps can take advantage of this and directly record a sound stream from the machine without requiring any support from the soundcard driver. This allows you to capture ingame audio even if you are using a USB headset or other audio device which does not normally support a "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" recording input. Since the Vista Desktop Window Manager (DWM) runs through DirectX we have also added a new option to monitor the desktop under Vista. You can now take screenshots and record video from the desktop just like any other game or 3D application. --------- CHANGELOG --------- - Added support for DirectX 10 - Added option to monitor Desktop Window Manager under Vista - Added Direct Stream sound recording for Vista - Fixed screen tearing in video captured from DX9 games - Fixed G15 LCD output running fast on Vista machines - Improved resource sharing with multithreaded games - Added numerous crash and compatibility fixes

07-13-2007, 03:11 AM	#3
Btcc22 Hall of Fame member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 175	Nothing very exciting there then. Beepa never really bother pushing the boat out when they update things. ;< I can't remember a major change being made in years (no I don't count the higher res on dual cores a major change. I count it as a stupid restriction that was lifted, with another stupid restriction imposed. ). __________________ //Chaosvex

07-12-2007, 12:25 AM	#2
Thiras Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 528	That sound thingy makes me want to get vista.. and believe me when I say I dont like that os... but if the sound changes are that good (record and speak on vent at the same time?) I might just do it