Introducing Source Filmmaker

[alden]

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. By utilizing the hardware rendering power of a modern gaming PC, the SFM allows storytellers to work in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get environment so they can iterate in the context of what it will feel like for the final audience.

For more information, please visit the official website: http://www.sourcefilmmaker.com/

And check out Meet the Pyro, the latest video created with SFM.

[VinLAURiA]

Excellent. Any idea when the beta keys are sent out? I already signed up, natch'!

[episoder]

great. introduced nicely. can't wait to put my hands on it.

[Lozenger]

Brilliant, can't wait for this, signed up already! Wonder if it'll support custom models...

[MrTr33]

Hopefully the beta keys will be sent out soon.

[Weses]

Thank you, Valve

[HowIChrgeLazer]

Originally Posted by Lozenger

Brilliant, can't wait for this, signed up already! Wonder if it'll support custom models...

Q. Can I bring my custom-made TF items and maps into the SFM and make my own movies with them?
Yes. The SFM is native to the Source game engine. Assets that you make for the TF2 Workshop or for your own game mods can be loaded into the SFM.

Sounds like it's possible Lozenger.

I'm interested to see how this pans out. Can't wait to get access to the beta to try out stuff. Looks like a really powerful tool. I hope other source games are supported in the near future as well.

Thank you for releasing it.

[ThatoneJeff]

Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[Tito Shivan]

Sent my survey the moment it went live, can't wait for the invite.

[Boelens259]

Brilliant. Thank you Valve. I'll be hanging around here.

[airjack]

I have a slightly older graphics card (9800GT).

Will that exclude me from being eligible for beta access ? Will the SFM not work at all without at least the recommended gfx cards ?

A suitable one would only cost $50-100, but by that time you might not consider my application for beta access any more.

-edit-
I'd invest in a new graphics card, if one of the developers could tell me that the Requirements set forth in the FAQ are an absolute necessity. I want to use this tool extensively, and will invest in the necessary hardware, whether I get beta access or not. If an Nvidia 200 or higher card is required, that's alright. I just need to know for sure.



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[Tobide]

I hope it will not be as long as DOTA 2 Beta registration !

[Olejac]

Originally Posted by Tobide

I hope it will not be as long as DOTA 2 Beta registration !

We are talking Valve time here.

[freddymurillo]

guy i want report a bug. whe i start the sfm, suddenly show me the particle editor, but dont show me the sfm, i need help with this, any solution?


And yes, my english sucks

[freddymurillo]

Originally Posted by alden

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. By utilizing the hardware rendering power of a modern gaming PC, the SFM allows storytellers to work in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get environment so they can iterate in the context of what it will feel like for the final audience.

For more information, please visit the official website: http://www.sourcefilmmaker.com/

And check out Meet the Pyro, the latest video created with SFM.

Hello, i want report this bug

whe i start the sfm, shows me the particle editor, and i cant load maps, so, can fix this please?

and yes, my english is horrible, fix this please?

thanks.