Getting Started
First you need whatever Broadcasting software you use to stream/record your footage, whether it be OBS, XSplit or another streaming app.
Now you need to decide if you want to record everything on your Broadcast (including scene switches, overlays and other general additions) or if you just want to record the game you are playing to make highlights of.
Local Recording for OBS
To setup local recording on OBS, first you need to open your OBS settings.
After doing so you will get another window pop-up. Click the Output tab on the left.
On the above screenshot you can see the set a file path for where you want your recordings to go.
After you have done that, hit Apply > Ok and you are good to go!
Local Recording for SLOBS (SteamLabs OBS)
To get setup for local recording on SLOBS, first direct yourself to: Settings > Output Tab. From here you will see a section called Recordings, in this box you can set a folder for the recordings to be stored. You can select an existing folder or setup a new one specifically for this purpose.
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Hit "Done". Then you are ready to begin recording your content!
Local Recording for XSplit
To get started locally recording on XSplit, first direct yourself to: File > My Recordings.
From here you will see a box called Recordings, in this box at the bottom, you will find a "..." button. Hit this button and setup the folder that you wish for future recordings to be stored by XSplit.
Other Apps
The above sections cover the two main streaming apps, but there are others out there that do just as a good job. You will generally find the setting to locally recording your Broadcasts either in general settings or other. If you have an idea for a streaming app that supports local recording, feel free to contact S9.
Recording Gameplay Only
Some streaming apps might just not support local recording at all or if you prefer to just capture your game alone you can use local recording software such as Fraps and Dxtory alongside your streaming software set-up.
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