You have several FRAPS clips that you want to combine into a single movie. How do you do it? Here is a quick and easy method.

I have created a folder to hold all the clips I wish to merge before starting up Staxrip just to keep things simple. You might want to do the same. • First, download Staxrip here: The version I have at the time of this writing is 1.1.6.9_beta. • Extract it to a folder somewhere. I used C: StaxRip_1.1.6.9_beta since I keep previous versions of Staxrip in case something breaks in a newer release, so this keeps things simple as to knowing what version I am starting up.

Release Date Jul Download staxrip download StaxRipx. License Download Setup Preprocessing Video Templates Engine Main Audio eacto Event Editor Job.

• Launching the Staxrip application, I am presented with a template list. I always use DivX Plus, which uses x264 to encode the footage. • After selecting a template, if you selected DivX you are prompted to select what quality level you want. Medium uses CRF-22, which should be fine for most fraps videos. Feel free to push it higher and compare the difference with multiple encodings. Find out what works best for your recordings!

If you change your mind about what quality setting you want after closing that window, just click the 'Quality' button on the right side of the Staxrip window. • Next, we need to add our videos. Click the blue source text button at the top left of Staxrip.

The options should be pretty self-explanatory. Pick 'Single or Merge' and then select all the videos you wish to be combined into one file. Click 'open' and you will be presented with a list of the selected videos. • The way FRAPS names files means they generally get placed in chronological order. You can always reorder them using the buttons on the side menu. • After confirming the order of everything, a message window will pop up while Staxrip analyzes the files.

You then should be presented with the basic staxrip window with some newly added data. Pay attention to the 'Length' text, it should be the duration of all your clips added together. Be sure to also turn off any unneeded filters (such as field and crop.) • After that, just start the encoding process. After it finishes you should have a single file.

Downloading StaxRip: StaxRip x64 is portable – meaning StaxRip does not install on your computer (although most of the external support programs and plugins require installation). First Time Installations: • To use StaxRip x64, extract the download file to a folder. • For later simplicity (when updating), rename the extracted folder to “StaxRip”. • Move the extracted folder to the “Program Files” folder (where most other programs files reside – or anywhere since StaxRip is portable). • Open the StaxRip folder. • RIGHT CLICK “StaxRip.exe” – select CREATE SHORTCUT • Drag ‘N Drop (move) the shortcut to the desktop (or elsewhere) and then click the shortcut when you want to run StaxRip.

(Alternative: SELECT shortcut – CTRL X – cut. Click on the desktop (clear area) – CTRL V – paste. Or, RIGHT CLICK -menu – select CUT, RIGHT CLICK clear area on desktop – menu – select PASTE ). Updating StaxRip: Check the above link frequently. Always update – Don’t stagnate.

The latest version fixes and enhancements are included at no extra charge. Updating StaxRip is easy (copying and pasting to the same folder will retain custom settings and templates).

• Extract the updated version to a new folder. • Select (highlight) the files and folders in the extract folder. • RIGHT CLICK one of the highlighted items – menu – COPY (make sure all the items remain highlighted). Alternative: Press CTRL+C. • Go to your original run folder (Program Files or where ever).

• RIGHT CLICK a clear area – menu – PASTE. Alternative: Press CTRL+V • When asked – choose MERGE and/or REPLACE all folders and files (also check DO THIS FOR ALL ITEMS if present). Note: In some cases, updates may require modified settings and template files. In that case, old settings and templates will be lost.

If you don’t need to retain custom settings and/or templates, follow the instructions for a First Time Installation when you update. Running StaxRip for the first time: The first time StaxRip starts, it will ask where to store the Settings Directory. C: ProgramData StaxRip x64 is the most logical choice or choose any of the other locations or browse for a custom directory (bottom menu choice). Before encoding, it is a good idea to create some templates (Set up customized defaults used most often. Note: Templates cannot be saved after loading a video file.). Change SOURCE to preferred choice (RIGHT CLICK for menu).