Hello and thank you for your help in advance. Every time I try to record something with obs, the recordings look pale and colorless when compared with fraps. I understand that fraps records lossless and therefore the quality is better but I aim for a good quality/file size combination. On the other hand when I try to record with OBS the file size is good but the picture is so pale and colorless that I can't stand it. Is there any way to make the picture closer to Fraps's picture but still keep lower file size?
Question / Help Local recording looks pale and colorless. Is this supposed to happen or my setting are wrong?
- Thread starter Bozhidar
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Can you explain to me what's a log file? I'll upload a side by side comparison of fraps and obs to show you what I mean and I'll upload my obs settings as well.
Boildown
Active Member
The fifth sticky post down on this forum, where it says "Problem? Make sure to post a log and/or crash dump -- HOWTO" ... click that.
It should be common knowledge to check the sticky posts before you make a help request on any internet forum.
How to make high quality local recordings: https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/how-to-make-high-quality-local-recordings.12600
It should be common knowledge to check the sticky posts before you make a help request on any internet forum.
How to make high quality local recordings: https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/how-to-make-high-quality-local-recordings.12600
My main concern is if it's even possible to fix that colorlessness since it could be a result of the reduced file size. The only difference between 1080p 60 fps fraps recording and obs recording is just that the colors are less saturated. Here's an example of the difference and my obs settings
OBS Settings - http://gyazo.com/e4e3e6b20da070b251dc6fec1bcb6e8e
Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAFZ0uk2h9s&feature=youtu.be ( Fraps Recording on the right, OBS on the left)
Boildown
Active Member
I still want a log file.
You're using UltraFast preset, which turns off a lot of compression features that can't be overcome with bitrate. Even though you tried by using CRF=1. Use SuperFast preset or better for higher quality captures. Don't use extremely low CRF values if you want to be able to do anything with the video file afterwards.
You should try encoding in Full Range color. This sounds like the problem to me actually.
And fraking turn CFR (constant frame rate) back on.
You're using UltraFast preset, which turns off a lot of compression features that can't be overcome with bitrate. Even though you tried by using CRF=1. Use SuperFast preset or better for higher quality captures. Don't use extremely low CRF values if you want to be able to do anything with the video file afterwards.
You should try encoding in Full Range color. This sounds like the problem to me actually.
And fraking turn CFR (constant frame rate) back on.
Boildown
Active Member
He shouldn't disable it, just make it a reasonable number. 10 to 15 if he's obsessed with quality should be fine.
D2ultima
Member
Well this is more of a troubleshooting session.