How do you convert the GT5 replay video format?

[inuakki]

So I have a few saved replays of me drifting, and I was planning on making a video with them. So I added the replay to the saved data utility on the PS3. I then proceeded to copy that to a flash drive and then I was able to get it on my computer.
I thought being able to get it onto my computer would be the main problem, which I actually found to be incredibly simple. However that said, my dilemma now is that the format of the video is in an obscure format that I can't open.

What copied over to the flash drive were a few folders, and the files were two pictures as well as 3 files called PARAM.PFD, PARAM.SFO, and REPLAY.0

I'll keep looking for a solution, however if anyone can offer any help, it would be much appreciated.

 

[Hombleracer]

Well, well. Nice try, have you checked the file size? The replay file is only recognized inside GT5 and needs the files of GT5 to render the "video". You can use a pvr or a cam to record it. Sorry to dissappoint you.

 

[inuakki]

Where there is a will, there is a way. There must be someone out there who can reproduce the GT5 files, allowing you to render the video on your computer.

 

[Hombleracer]

Nope - not possible, once again; check the file size. It is not a video file, therfore you must invent ps3 emulator to capture the replay file on your pc. Good luck wasting time you will never have back

 

[chromatic9]

As said, the replay file is just a tiny amount of data that the game can read to reconstruct. You would need to emulate the whole game on PC.

Much easier to buy a capture card.

 

[kikie]

Connect your PS3 to a DVD recorder and record on a DVD. You can than upload these videos to youtube if you want. That's how I did it with GT5 prologue. I guess it's still the same.

 

[inuakki]

Connect your PS3 to a DVD recorder and record on a DVD. You can than upload these videos to youtube if you want. That's how I did it with GT5 prologue. I guess it's still the same.

Interesting, but if I am going to spend money on DVD's each time I make a replay I might as well buy an HD PVR Recorder and use that instead.

 

[chromatic9]

You can get DVD recorders that use RAM discs like the Panasonic DVD recorders that quickly edit and delete what you want. It's like using a HDD and a basic movie editor but on a disc. Also there's DVDRW but quite limited. You really want HD recording though so a PVR or capture card is the way to go.

 

[inuakki]

Well my new laptop is able to burn DVD's so is there not a way to just plug it in to the PS3 via USB and achieve the same effect as with the DVD recorder?

 

[the Interceptor]

Well my new laptop is able to burn DVD's so is there not a way to just plug it in to the PS3 via USB and achieve the same effect as with the DVD recorder?

No