Source Filmmaker

Source Filmmaker allows you to edit animated movies from the creator of computer games Valve. In the program, you create animated movies using objects and assets from Valve's games. Source Filmmaker can import data packs, the game's environment and scenario, as well as scripts for player behavior. With this editor from Valve, you can develop your own animated splash screen using the Source engine, which is equipped with many features to create quality content.

Purpose

The editor is suitable for creating clips on the engine of Team Fortress 2, Half-Life and Dota 2 games. The program provides content editing in animation processing based on other computer games. To convert modeled objects and textures into the necessary formats in the Source programming language, you will have to use additional programs, for example, Crowbar in the process of creating an animation model, you see the resulting content in real time. By making changes to the game scenario and character behavior, you will see the difference. After editing a scene, all information is displayed in the editor's preview window. Beginners and inexperienced users will understand the settings and functions of the program by watching the tutorial videos. Source Filmmaker is equipped with materials and a series of video tutorials for beginners. Log in to the editor's official site on Steam.

Functionality

The program allows you to edit scripts. A large base and set of rendering parameters with powerful tools for recording video inside the game provides fast creation of models and clips for the game. In a large library with a palette of emotions, behaviors and ready-made animations you choose the desired component. If necessary, use a set of ready-made locations and stage characters. The editor is created with next-generation tools for working with cameras. Three-dimensional modeling of objects is not available in the editor. Source Filmmaker is best used with ready-made models and textures. This editor is integrated with Steam Workshop. A large number of components can be imported if needed. The Steam platform allows you to share models and other materials with Source Filmmaker and download them for free.

Key features

• A wide range of tools for creating screensavers in the Source programming language;
• import of objects from Valve games and other places;
• proprietary editor for modifying game scripts and animation tools;
• support with Steam ready-made templates workshop;
• reference materials for work and detailed video courses for training;
• additional reviews on working with the editor from the creators.