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StudioMod for Half-Life 2


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  • StudioMod is a mod for Half-Life 2 to help machinima producers. The current functionality allows you to outline a path through a map, then replay that path smoothly. It also allows you to either control the camera manually or have the camera target a fixed point.

    Feedback

    Please visit the StudioMod Message Board and leave your feedback.

    Downloads

  • Download the Mod (v0.2b) (3.7mb)
  • Download the Source Code (v0.2b) (7kb)
  • A 30 Second Tutorial Video - Sets up a simple path with a camera target, and plays it back (7.3mb).
  • Download a small fun demo movie (2.9mb)

    Quick Start Instructions

  • Download StudioMod for Half-Life 2
  • Extract it to your SourceMods directory
  • Copy your favorite maps to the mod (no maps are included)
  • Start a server using steam
  • The camera man should lay out the camera path (chose the camera weapon, adjust parameters with UI panel bound to F4)
  • The actors should join the game
  • The camera man should play back the camera path while the actors are acting and your favorite video recording program is running
  • Enjoy!

    Console Commands

    Development Journal

    Camera Modes

    Change camera modes by using your secondary attack (right click), activate the current mode by using your primary attack (left click)

  • Recording Points
  • Playing Back Points
  • Selecting Points
  • Set Target Point
  • Clear Target Point
  • Reset all Parameters

    To Do List

  • Add additional camera angle control options
  • Interpolate between different camera angles
  • Show camera path in-game
  • Track a player or physics object
  • Make rounded corners an option and adjustable
  • Pause before camera motion starts and send an "Action" message to other players
  • Make the system compatible with recorded demos / demo smoother.
  • Allow insert/delete of points
  • Add enhancments for actors
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    Contact me at [nopgames] {at} [nooperation.com].