How Does Game Clipping Work
Before we start on anything else we should clarify the term ‘clipping’ with some context. In other words, what is ‘clipping’? Clipping in games can be used to describe two very different things. The first way is to refer to when two or more objects within a game intersect improperly, and the other is used to refer to when you’re creating short video clips of gameplay, such as you would during a Twitch livestream. This is the type of clipping in video games that we are talking about.
With that out of the way, we can next move on to why people do game clipping. Generally the primary reason is because something really cool happened, and the person watching it wants to hold onto it so they can show it to other people. That’s the briefest, most basic explanation. But we can go a little further. For one thing, anyone can create a clip, it can just be you playing online with a couple friends or by yourself and you notice something funny like a bug and so you take a clip of it so you can post it to Reddit and get lots of karma. You absolutely do not have to be an uber-pro game streamer to create a game clip. Again, anyone can do it. If you do become a live streamer, or already are one, then you would (or should) know that on Twitch in particular the people watching your live stream can also create clips of your livestream and repost it to Twitch, and could also share it on other social media. You of course would do the same in order to promote your stream channel.
It’s difficult to say what is the best game clipping software, but there are many to choose from, and many that are free. Such as Blender, Lightworks, and Shotcut, among several others. What seems the best for you will likely depend on what is the easiest for you to use, which is going to be somewhat of a subjective opinion rather than an objective fact. In any case, as mentioned, many of these softwares are free and you can download a couple and try out for yourself which you like the best.
There are many different ways to capture game footage, and you don’t even necessarily need software to do it. For example, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have a way to create game clips without the need of any game capture software at all. The first way is to use the existing features on each console. For the PS5 you can use the game capture system that comes with it by holding down the DualSense controller’s ‘Create’ button shortcut. You may have to fiddle around with the settings for a while to get what you need, but it can be used to get game capture, although up to only one hour. The Xbox Series X also has a built in game capture system, and also cannot exceed one hour of footage. Both can be used easily and effectively to create 30 – 90 second clips. The other option is to use a capture card, which is a device that records video footage from a game that’s being played on a console, in order to either stream it live or to record it so it can be edited and uploaded later. Be sure to make sure that the capture card you use is compatible with the console.
Please keep in mind that both of the previously mentioned ways of capturing game footage only captures game footage. That may sound obvious, but just to be sure nobody gets left behind, it only takes us a minute to remind readers that if you want to have a livestream in which the viewers can see your face and hear your voice, you will need to set up a camera and microphone in order to record yourself and not just the game footage. You might also consider getting video editing software and learning how to use it so that you can create high quality (or decent quality) videos that you can post to your YouTube page. Though this kind of software can often be expensive and difficult to learn how to use, not to mention all the time and effort required to edit videos in the first place.
The good news is there is another way to create game clips and highlights with absolutely no software required, and even better is that it also automates the process of finding those most interesting or exciting highlights in your stream. This solution was designed and developed by gamers for gamers: it’s called Sizzle.gg!
With File Upload, you can record your gaming session, and then upload that file to Sizzle.gg to generate your highlights, without having to stream at all!
This is a perfect feature for those that don’t always stream, or gamers that want automatic highlights of their amazing gameplay!
Sizzle.gg is compatible with almost all the most popular games being played right now, including but not limited to Apex Legends, Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, Fortnite, and Overwatch 2. Again, Sizzle.gg requires no software and is currently completely free, so don’t hesitate to give it a try! Create an account on Sizzle.gg today! And don’t forget to leave helpful feedback so Sizzle can continue to improve the service for future users. The best way to reach them is through their official Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
