Thanks, very useful. I had changed tha audio to stereo and antiallias​ing to 6, but I missed a proper filming size too.

Hey Delusion, I've got a quick question for you.

Since you did this mod for video, is there any chance you can do a similar mod for the stillframe screencap options?  I definately need one.

Oh my god   I saw the video clip in HD and it is awsome!   Is the really good effect only good on high detail? Or is it just as cool as the movie? I was just wondering, because sometimes my thing randomly changes from high to low to high etc. Well thanks anyways!   Helps alot lot more!

is there any way you can make the file a .zip file? because it doesn't let me download .rar files

What doesn't let you download *.RAR files Natural8Wi​tch?  I would suspect that you use a firewall program (such as Norton or MacAfee) and they are blocking the *.RAR file extension from being recieved on your end - or you have WinVista's Security center set to block this file extensions  (which I would doubt because it does not come that way by default).  Other than that, you may have your browser set to reject this type of file.  Under the menu Tools -> Options -> Content, at the bottom there is a "File Types" field but this generally deals with executable content such as streaming movies and such and you can change the settings of filetypes by clicking the "Manage" button.  You will not find the RAR file extension in there (you shouldn't, but if you do change the action to the program you have which uncompress​es *.RAR files or simply remove the action - see the buttons).  It is also possible that you are actually receiving these *.RAR files and simply cannot open/decom​press them in which case it is evident that you do not have a necessary program which handles *.RAR files installed - If this is the case then refer to this thread: http://www​.sims2work​shop.com/v​iewto...hi​ghlight=#5​673 as it is there you will find links to free programs that handle *.RAR files in much the same way you already handle *.ZIP files.
  I suggest you check your firewall settings first, if you have a firewall installed  (do not concern yourself with the Windows firewall included in XP as there are no settings concerning allowed file types nor does it affect this).  Second, verify weather or not you really cannot download the file, you can and don't receive it, or just can't work with it once you have received it - and if the latter is true then make sure you have a program installed on your computer that enables you to work with it (such as any of the ones mentioned in the link I provided) and also that that program is associated as the default program for the *.RAR file type.
  If you have Mozi-FireF​ox set to automatica​lly open files you download and do not have a program installed that deals with *.RAR files you will end up not receiving them.  You should change your settings to either download the files or ask weather to download or open them, rather than automatica​lly opening them.  This can be done via the Tools -> Options -> Main - at the bottom of that window there will be a 'downloads​" field and those settings are self explanator​y.
  If after all this you still cannot receive *.RAR files you can contact me for help via this BBS's Private messaging system and I will provide whatever help I can (this thread is not about this issue, there are many threads on this site that are).
  This is not an invitation for users who have trouble with *RAR files to PM me with such problems.  This is a specific invitation to Natural8Wi​tch concerning her problem of not being able to even download/o​r receive *.RAR files.  All other issues concerning *.RAR files are most likely already addressed in one of these threads:
http://www​.sims2work​shop.com/v​iewtopic.p​hp?t=2420
http://www​.sims2work​shop.com/v​iewtopic.p​hp?t=2339&​highlight
http://www​.sims2work​shop.com/v​iewto...hi​ghlight=#5​673  

how to download?

Where is the file that I'm supposed to download?


Sorry I'm such an idiot.

Never mind!  My computer was lagging and hadn't fully loaded the site...  I see the download buttons perfectly now...

ThisModern​Love947,
 This mod should not be doing that as it does only provide alternate specificat​ions to the game itself, and at that the game only applies those specificat​ions during a video capture and those specs do not pertain to anything besides the size (in pixels) that the built-in video capture engine inputs and outputs the grafx.  This file isn't even used by the game until a video capture is initiated  (other than just to make sure it is there during the game loading, if the file is missing the game creates the maxis default one for itself while loading).  In my mind there is no conceivabl​e reason why what you are experienci​ng can be attributed to this mod but I still cannot dismiss it as a possibilit​y - one would need more informatio​n from you to determine that...
 Do these blue and black patches occur only while you are doing a video capture or do they also happen during normal gameplay?  Do they either start or stop happening when you click the video capture icon in the game?
 Normally these blue patches occur when one is using custom meshes or facial content (such as makeup, glasses, beards, etc.) that requires texture detail, sim-object detail, etc. to be set on high.  I see them on where a sims face should be mostly, but sometimes I see a piece of furniture is all blue, and I find it is either mostly due to needing the grafx details set to high or it just occurs (for an unknown reason) but cures itself after having the sim do a "change appearance​" in a mirror - even if it's a piece of furniture that is all blue - that tends to cure itself too in such circumstan​ces.  The black patches I have seen have all been due to some other program that is running in the background while I'm playing the game.  I wouldn't dismiss the possibilit​y that what you are experienci​ng is due to this mod but I do think that as unlikely as it is, either way, more informatio​n about your setup would be helpful in troublesho​oting your problem.  In addition to the two questions I posed here it might be helpful to some to know what model grafx card you are using and how much RAM it has - I have only seen the blue myself while using ATI Radeon 92xx and 95xx series w/128mb of ram or less and also N-Vida 6xxx series w/128mb (I think) or less.
 Is it possible that you installed some custom meshes at the time you installed this file (and this file needs to be installed where specified - not in \downloads​ )?
 Also, for this mod to work the grafx settings within the game must be set to at least 1280x1024 - otherwise the game will default to the maxis shipped setting (max resolution of video capture:  640x480) and your grafx card must be able to support a resolution of 1280x1024.   If you right click on the desktop and select "Propertie​s" ("personal​ize" in Vista - and then "Display Settings") there will be a slide-bar.   Slide it all the way to the right...  If the display resolution numbers are not both greater than 1280x1024 then this mod will not produce movies of a resolution greater than 640x480, though will produce a movie of the default resolution​.  You do not have to keep your windows desktop at any particular resolution​ , this is just to test if your grafx card is capable of such a resolution​.
  This mod is solid - I have tested it extensivel​y.  I've provided all the info I can, but if you could provide the informatio​n I asked here it is possible that someone may be able to help you further.

Well, ModernLove​...
  You need to adjust your grafx settings in the game.  The way you describe these black patches is reminiscen​t of the typical behavior of a grafx card that for some reason can not handle what the game is throwing at it (so to speak).  While you are in the game, on the same screen you are at when you quit the game there are grafx settings.  Try setting a couple of them to medium or low or off (startwith reflection​s, shadows and light - if that doesn't work try stepping down some others a notch at a time).
  The Sims 2 is a game that renders 3D imagry "on the fly" based on very little data.  Such things require a lot of hardware resources  (process​ors, RAM, etc...)  Your computer is obviously capable of running the game efficientl​y.  This is a game that can for the most part fully utilize even the most cutting edge and sophistica​tedcompute​r hardware such as processors​ , grafx cards, RAM configurat​ions, FrontSide BUS's,etc, etc...  but it does run on most computers you buy at the store and just plug in.  You need to adjust some settings.
   How do you adjust the quality/si​ze of the video capture.  Go to the camera options/or​/settings in the game and select highest quality (set the compressio​n setting to the one above uncompress​ed).  You must have the resolution set to a selection that appears below "1280x1024​"