@Anwar: It really depends on what you want to LP. First of all, I'll explain my setup.
I have a capture device ( http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-VC500-Touch-Capture-Device/dp/B000VM60I8/ref=pd_cp_e_2), which I connect to the composite cables from my ps2 or whatever console I'm recording from. It feeds into the accompanied software, which gives me video of the game. I don't record from that specifically, though. Recording directly from capture devices, in my experience, forces the framerate and video quality to take a big hit. So I use fraps ( http://www.fraps.com/) which I video capture off of the feed from the capture device. I think it keeps the quality way up considering the relatively simple capture device I use (don't use anything less, I tried and it was straight-up broken).
For Audio, I prefer to use a headset, as I sometimes like to record laying down, and it allows me to move more. It does mean the audio quality takes a bit of a hit, as the headset tends to pick up a lot of extra noise. If you're gonna use a mic, make sure you use a mic stand (makeshift ones rarely work, although they can be funny. I recorded most of my Let's Marathon series with a mic in a vuvuzela, so take that as you will XD). I also use Audacity to edit audio ( http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) 'cause it's a really good program and it's free. I'd recommend using the 1.3.12 beta version, as I had some problems with the regular version. And I use Windows Movie Maker to edit video, which makes things terrible. But I haven't found anything better that doesn't cost 500 dollars.
Advice: Do not videotape your tv. I don't know what the lp consensus is, as I'm fairly new, but I think it's kinda sketchy. I've only seen one that's done well, and he had a professional-grade set up.
@GetEveryone: I posted it on my profile, I'd love some feedback, if you'd like to watch. I've been trying to be better about editing sound, I think I'm doing much better about it.
Hey Folks, I'm a let's player and I'm both looking for a community here (and also for more subscribers, let's be honest). I really could use some feedback, constructive criticism. Here's a great example of a funny episode, from a side let's play series.
I'm a let's player on youtube. I was wondering if there was a community of Let's Players here on Giantbomb. I'm currently Lping Star Ocean: 'Till the End of Time, Kingdom Hearts, and some other stuff.
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