You are toying with the idea of producing your own problem chess video. With the problem chess+ program, which can be downloaded free of charge, this is child's play. Here the programmer of this special chess software will show you all the subtleties and tricks for a successful and entertaining presentation. At first glance, a standalone video presentation about special problem chess, especially fairy chess, looks absolutely impossible, but all you need is a video camera and a computer to edit it. We contribute the rest.

Let's start with the basics. There are several techniques to video record your chess routine. The easiest way is to film just the head and you tell something about your presentation. Personally, that wasn't enough for me and I like to film myself with a demonstration board and also do it move by move. There are dozens of tips, ideas, and suggestions on how to become a successful video performer. You will surely find your own method.

1st step

You now have your video sequence and put it in the problem chess+ video address at the bottom right. In my example. In the program there is a video folder. In it I have a subfolder "2022" created. The video in the subfolder is "15ettl2022.wmv". (You can also use video formats other than wmv) Enter this address in square brackets by clicking on the video symbol below. [2022/15ettl2022.wmv] Now you will also see the video symbol above and can start it.

2nd step
With a screen recorder that records any area of the screen, you let the video run through. Meanwhile you make the moves and you can also draw arrows and circles on the original board, which makes your show a real highlight. Of course, you can create downright simple and insanely good video effects that suit your taste.

3rd step

You market your material or put it online for free. At this point I want to remind you that you can do everything in the problem chess+ program can change. Create your perfect show by making changes in the open-source program. The Fairy Tale Characters tool is included in the bmp folder. Changes of any kind according to your personal taste are possible.

 

Any questions?

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