Source Filmmaker

In today's tip I show you how to remove pieces of a model, such as the Soldier's grenades and the Medic's backpack.

This tutorial teaches you how to attach weapons to character models in SFM.

Today I show you how to fix the black textures that you will get for common tf2 items

Get Rid of Those Purple and Black Objects in MvM Maps + the New TF2 GCF Format

A very short but informative tutorial. Please note, Hammer Knowledge is required to do this, so if you're new to hammer, get acquainted first.

Tired of all those normal unusual effects? Here's a way to import noltron's An Unusual Mod into SFM, which contains a lot of improvement!

In today's Tip, I show you how to access the hidden controls of a rigged model so you can do things like use the weapon bone to parent to another model, even when the model is rigged (and the weapon bone hidden).

this is a tutorial on how to use Source Filmmaker so you too can make an epic source cinematic movie

Covers body grouping in SFM

This shows you how to get in-game customizable decals for flat surfaces via Particles.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

How to create your very own 3D object and get it into Source Filmmaker

How to setup Miss pauling for a wallpaper shot

How to setup Miss Pauling again

How to render with SFM

In this guide I will teach you on how you can put killstreak sheens into SFM

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

I'm going to be making a SFM artwork tutorial series so you guys can make amazing artworks! 🙂

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

In this guide video I'll show you how to add motion blur

Tutorial on the camera styles used in Bolder Heavy

This tutorial shows you how to access the new TF2 VPK files using GCFScape

If the model is very dark when the AO - check if she has a transparent texture.

Series of tutorials covering how to create a simple film using game mode

This tutorial session acts as a learning tool to discover how to do basic things in SFM.

Save/Upload your Animation

A very simple demo showing how a walking cycle works.

How to install pony models for SFM

German tutorial on movement in SFM

I found it quite useful when I found out you could do this, even if it is so simple. Unsure how well known it is, but makes the creation of cycles MUCH easier.

fix the colorchange and sfmphys scripts

This series discusses the programs used to fix material files so hats and miscellaneous item display properly in SFM

Secret IK Rig Script Which Should be Useful Thing in SFM

Covers camera controls, posing, lighting and exporting.

Purity-schmurity, color correction will always improve images and videos! This guide will teach you how to use Source Filmmaker's inhouse color correction tool for your projects!

Learn how to convert maps to work in Source Filmmaker with a bare minimum of fuss.

In this series of tutorial videos I show you how to record motion and import it as an animation into Source Filmmaker. This part focuses on getting your motion capture software set up.

a really quick run through of how to project your own texture through a light in SFM

keyboard shortcut reference

Got some dodgy grain-like shadows on your creation? This guide can help you fix it!

lip syncing tutorial for Source Film Maker

So I felt like some of you would like to know how to put your Gun Mettle skins into SFM/GMod.

For this tutorial, I explain how to import your own sounds into Source Filmmaker for you to use in your animations.

Loading a Map and Characters

How To Use SFM And Create Posters And Videos

Have you ever come across a situation where you converted your .mp3 or .wav files into .wav files and yet they don't play a sound when you imported them into Source Filmmaker?

Particles seem to come up as a common request, so I threw this together.

As soon as I saw that there were no guides to take iTunes music and put it into SFM, I started making this guide. I'll teach you how to take your iTunes music and put it in SFM.

I show you how to make Blue triangles and then cause them to emit from a medic.

A tutorial on how to use the motion editor

Smooth Flying Camera Tutorial (Source Filmmaker)

This video will allow you to compare the 4 render settings you get to use in the SFM.
All were rendered at 1920X1080 @24fps

A basic overview of how to get the SFM and how to do some basic stuff with it

This guide will use the well kown method called Three Point Lighting. It's a technique that all photographers use for a potrait, aswell in movies.

Explanation of the Line of Action

In today's Tip I show you the Key Bindings window and discuss some of the commands available in Source Filmmaker that you may not have been aware of.

Color correct your scenes from within SFM

The Garry's Mod Workshop has lots of interesting models and maps that aren't available anywhere else. Here's how to use them.

In this tutorial I will try to explain how to apply a particle system to a model. This isnt a simple lock, it makes the particle system go over the entire model.

Fixing the 5% Weight Bone Link Cull on Models

If you've tried to extract phonemes on a custom model, you probably noticed it didn't do anything. Here's how to make it work on any model with flexes.

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

TF2 - Making some SFM Posters

A simple workaround SFM starting in Particle Editor Mode

Tutorial covering how to make Pony Eyes glow.

Learn how to make a ball bounce realistically using the Graph Editor in this simple tutorial video.

After some experimenting I've found a relatively quick way of swapping heads in the SFM

How to get rid of all the extra cameras you collect while doing takes in SFM. Bonus content, I show you how to change camera names and adjust some other properties.

a long long LONG lighting walkthrough of a wrongfloor turret ring scene

Tutorial for medic gun particle!

This tutorial shows you how to create a walk cycle

What to do when the Steam Library won't give you easy access to SFM.

How to paint your hat in Source Filmmaker!

Follow a character with a camera

In today's tip I take you through the process of updating the All-Father model so you can get that beard working right in SFM!

This tutorial shows you how to create a moving camera shot

This is a basic tutorial on Three Point Lighting, which is not only used by SFM users, but also by professional cinematographers as well.

How to paint hats in SFM!

Walks through the creation of a scene in SFM

Simple Tutorials - How to put hats on characters

This tutorial shows how to get a better/more efficient layout for SFM

In this video I describe in detail the method of importing Gmod Ponies into Source Film Maker.

Hats & Misc

Basic introduction to using locks in the Source Filmmaker

Fixing Transparent items due to AO on some models.

Scaling made simple. Most other guides require extra tools. This however, only uses the Source Engine.

In today's Tip of the Day, I show you how to reset the pivot handle on a model once it's been moved. I also show you a few other tricks with the pivot handles.

A bit under the weather tonight so the more complex TOTD I'm working on will have to wait. In the meantime I give you a tip on how to manipulate a light just like you do a camera.

Rigging a Character for SFM

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

Please note that later versions of iPi can export directly to .dmx now.

I've learned a few things here and there while using SFM. I thought I'd share some.

Series of tutorials covering how to create a simple film using game mode

This is a guide for fixing Stormy 13th Hour effect. The problem is, that when the 'skull' appears, it only shows square pixel.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

In this video I will be going over the process of rendering a scene into movie form. I have added a few tips that might help you.

How to make a simple/basic SFM Poster!

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

'By Hand' Animation

How to use GCFScape, VMEX and Hammer to get your favorite HL2 map into Source Filmmaker.

This tutorial is to help all those getting their feet wet with Pony SFM. It covers the basics from loading a map to working on a pony model.

A simple example of lighting in SFM

nifty reference table of facial poses

THE BASICS (Graph Editing)

Create a cute Animu wallpaper from the female scout

Graph & Motion Editing - SourceFilmmaker Tutorial

Having trouble finding the appropriate effect that you want when you are making unusual loadout posters?

In this tutorial I am teaching you how to add accessories to your pony.

In today's Tip of the Day I depart from some of my previous tutorials and delve a bit into animation theory, discuss how objects move in the real world and how you can more effectively emulate them in SFM.

I cover some super basic film concepts, roll through what the various lens sizes mean, and why they rock

In today's tip I give a quick demonstration of the differences between Transform, Overwrite and Offset in the Motion Editor of Source Filmmaker.

Series of tutorials covering how to create a simple film using game mode

Kringle is glowing?, Sore Eyes showing white iris when there's a light? Concierge showing fire texture?

Today I am demonstrating how to paint hats in SFM!

Process of bringing custom assets into SFM

A tutorial on how to make a Forest with Particles

I made a quick tutorial on how to set up a custom audio file, put it in source filmmaker, and then do some manual lip-syncs.

I address both of the questions I've gotten about Team Bordtresslands.

Basic introduction to recording in the Source Filmmaker

How to spawn and use particle systems in Source Filmmaker by linking the 'Domination' particle to a soldier and having him run around with it.

In this video we quick look at an unanimated camera and learn the basic keys used to manouever the camera around the map.

This is a guide to teach you a simple way to do nice looking letterboxing.

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how you can put slugs (blank shots) to use in your animations.

Covers the basics of the Rule of Thirds

Answers to several frequently asked questions that have cropped up on Facepunch. Fixing broken map lighting, mounting other games, all that good stuff.

Want to know how to render your movie in a single project file ? This is actually possible to do, read on !

I'm going to be making a SFM artwork tutorial series so you guys can make amazing artworks! 🙂

I show you how to make walls, floors, and just about anything break into pieces

Today, Joe shows you how to use Source Filmmaker, a software that you can use to create animated clips of tf2, l4d2 and many more games

How to lock items to parts of your character's body so that they move together.

This is a rehash of my first tutorial which is utter garbage and basically shows you how I have no idea what I’m talking about have the time

Here is show you how to give a character glowing eyes by using lights.

In this video we look at a camera that has an animation set and manipulate that. We also look at giving the camera an actual animation.

How to make a basic poster

Basic introduction to rigging models in the Source Filmmaker

Explains Cinematography

In this tut I will try to explain a very crude way to animate a model's color. This tutorial assumes you already know how to get a color proxy working on a model.

How to use locks by creating a spy, attaching a cigarette to his hand, animating him, and putting a smoke particle effect on the cigarette in his hand.

This video shows how to kill animation or a portion of an animation for an element or a whole model in an animation set.

You will often encounter a problem of your animation set model going crazy and disappear of your scene. Here is a quick fix for this instead of re-create an animation set.

A quick run through of some IK rig basics and a neat trick with ik/fk blending

This tutorial will describe the basic process of importing, exporting and compiling a model, as well as creating very basic textures and materials for use with Source Filmmaker.

A tutorial covering applying particles to objects and also explains a little technique I have for applying them to Unicorn horns!

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

A basic overview of how to use cameras

IMPORTING PRE-MADE ANIMATIONS

To cover some of the little tips and tricks I have learned over time, I thought making collection videos occasionally would work best.

Importing Counter Strike Global Offensive stuff to Source Filmmaker.

How to get custom maps working in SFM

The goal of this guide is share a method of adding Killstreak Eye Effects and coloring.

Part 2 of my tutorial series on using iPiSoft to capture motion for Source Filmmaker. In this video I show you how to record the actions you'll create animations with.

This little tutorial will show you an easy way to make your SFM animations into proper video files.

This is an revised tutorial to my original that is shorter, sweeter, and hopefully more clear as to how you can import most of the available PONY SFM models.

how to use RT cameras with the SFM, and now I'm here to share my knowledge with you.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

Guides you through the process of creating Light

Did it ever occur to you that it would be so much simpler to find the items in Source Filmmaker if their filenames were the same as their display names?

In this tutorial we bring the animation we created in the previous tutorial segments into Source Filmmaker.

covers animation in SFM

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to use 'helpers' in Source Filmmaker to allow you to manipulate objects more easily and to create indirect locks.

In this tutorial we are going to use one shot, one camera and create an animation set for the camera.

Part 1 of how to copy and paste a run cycle

Guides you through the process of creating breathing and life in your Characters

A step by step guide to make your Half life 2 characters lipsync.

more pony stuff it seems ...

For both posters and animations.

speed tutorial on working with animation in SFM

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to play around with lens presets to do zoom effects similar to what you may have seen in other films, such as the 'scare zoom'.

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

Learn some stuff about animation in SFM. This won't get you a job at pixar or disney but it will help you improve (I hope).

Part 5 of my Source Filmmaker Tutorial series shows off how to create moving cameras.

Use the SDK Content rigs for custom animation for use in SFM

How to make custom model dance like TF2 animation

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

This guide is dedicated to beginners, I'll teach you how to create a simple poster (for TF2 and not only).

How to make Rim Lighting in SFM

Here you can find a list of texture fixes which allows model recolouring to work.

creating dota 2 videos with proper sized props!

Demonstrates fixing the material layers of the Robo Medic's Archimedes Using GIMP and the VTF Plugin.

Add TF2 zombies to SFM

SFM Ponies Tutorial #1

I will give you instructions on how to download and use assets from the Source Filmmaker Steam Workshop.

True puppet animation transfer

Finishing up and adding AO and changing the render settings.

Collection of common and not so common bugs you may encounter with SFM

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to make a camera pan to track a moving model, in this case a Scout running across a scene.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

I wanted to relax a little so I decided as a one off I'd create a short scene and share with you the stages in which it was created, as opposed to what i usually upload.

Going through making a poster and setting up the shot.

Where to get models, props, and maps for Source Filmmaker and Garry's Mod.

Omni-Lights and Living Shadows

Making TF2 zombies solid.

Since some people like myself still believe that old faceposer still has a place in machinima I have provided this tutorial for porting faceposer scenes to SFM.

In this tutorial we will convert an animation from inside Second Life into a .dmx file which we can import into Source Filmmaker.

In this guide I will show you how to paint Team Fortress 2 Hats and Miscs in Source Filmmaker.

How to insert blood or explosion particles into your SFM short film/movie.

How to use the SHIFT key in conjunction with your mouse to scrub the timeline, and hopefully clears up some confusion that you may have from the Valve tutorials.

This video shows how to use 2 different maps in 2 Shots in a single SFM Session.

Locking Items: The Easy Way

Puppet script(s)!

Create pose to pose animation from the graph editor

In this guide we will cover the basics of SFM and what is reccomended for SFM.

How to apply smoothing in SFM

Covers the process required to modify materials

How to create maps with no lights for use in SFM.

In Part 3 of this tutorial I show you how to process the actions you recorded in Part 2.

In today's Tip of the Day I introduce you to the Particle System Editor in Source Filmmaker, a tool you can use to create or modify your own particle systems.

A simple example of Animating in SFM

Guides you through the process of creating Stylized Lighting

So, you're making a movie, and you've posed your character, but oh no! Their eyes are blank! Why is this, you ask? Well, it's because through posing your model, the 'ViewTarget' of their eyes has been left behind, back where you first spawned it.

This guide will teach you how to simply paint an item without scripts or any external programs!

This is a quick demonstration of how I can manipulate a character to change direction while walking using the Motion Editor and the Rotation Manipulator.

I'm going to be making a SFM artwork tutorial series so you guys can make amazing artworks! 🙂

This video shows how to fix Community TF Items that are supposed to be paintable, but remain black when painted by replacing the original TF2 Materials with Workshop material fixes.

SFM just added model and bone scaling, which is glorious. I saw a few things people were having trouble with about it, and decided to have a quick poke at them.

This guide will help you to create decent posters and/or images in Source Filmmaker.

This video shows ONE (and the easiest) way of fixing the user problem in using the new material downloaded via the Workshop.

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to add the 'gibbing' effect to make your posed models explode as though they were detonated by a sticky, etc.

How to make MLP anthro models in SFM

Covers the basics of creating a simple idle animation in SFM

In today's Tip of the Day I describe a problem you may run into if you work with very long shots (longer than 60 seconds) which is characterized by any animations freezing and being unable to be modified. I show you why it happens and how to correct it.

I will give you instructions on how you can share sound and model assets you've created through the Steam Workshop.

In this very easy guide, I'll show you how to paint the green_plane with the color you want.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

This is a quick and easy tutorial on how to get your Editting window back!!!

I show how to add Unusual effects, Map effects, Cool Rendering Settings, and more!

If you have ever encountered a state in SFM where your keyframes no longer work after a certain length of time, this is the solution

Doc's Dour Didactic of Delinquent Duplication

easy to understand tutorial for animating FNAF

I show you how to use the History window which can simplify the process of undoing changes instead of spamming CTRL-Z

more pony stuff it seems ...

Learn the basics of pose-to-pose animation with a generic walk-cycle using Source Filmmaker.

In this guide we answer the deep question some that are new to SFM have, 'How do i get the models from the internet, into my SFM?'

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to access the various class-based particle systems and demonstrate using the Eyelander eye effect on a heavy

Some tricks I learned about locking weapons and items to characters.

How to Add Unusual Effects and Particles in SFM

How to adjust focal distance and aperture on your cameras in Source Filmmaker, allowing you to create interesting focal and zoom effects- such as making the foreground object blurry while the background is crisp, and vice versa.

I'm going to be making a SFM artwork tutorial series so you guys can make amazing artworks! 🙂

A very short but informative tutorial. Please note, Hammer Knowledge is required to do this, so if you're new to hammer, get acquainted first.

Here's a little Quick Tip on how to fix those weird facial behaviors on the pony models when you try to export a poster!

Create a basic scene in SFM

Basic introduction to the Source Filmmaker

how to over-stylize your SFM pictures to hell.

In today's Tip of the Day, I show you how to use SHIFT and CTRL to change movement speed for more accurate positioning of a camera and for accurate movement when puppeteering a camera.

For you who can't figure out how to import models into SFM, might want to take a quick look at this.

This guide should be a simple and easy to follow process on creating a simplistic poster that can be used in any intended way

Guides you through the process of creating complex animations in SFM

Here we have a tutorial for covering objects with the "Magic_Lantern" particle system

How to make a simple SFM poster

Basically showing how you can use Override Material to hide some parts of models in sfm. Also using it to change the color of models.

A basic tutorial on how to record and how to move the camera around the world.

This shows you how to make a first person movie in SFM.

Continuation of Pose to Pose Animation in the Source Filmmaker

Basic tutorial detailing an edit in motion

Basic introduction to the graph Editor in the Source Filmmaker

In this video i will teach you how you can make your own animation movie with Source Filmmaker

tips and tricks for lighting in SFM

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to create simple text overlays and add them to your animations as title cards.

We complete our walk cycle tutorial by discussing weight, balance & lead/follow.

In this tutorial we will convert an animation from inside Second Life into a .dmx file which we can import into Source Filmmaker.

This guide will help you with adding custom textures, or in this case, editing textures, for SFM. Afterwards, I will have a help section on how to add models to the usermod folder.

Adding Fk to an IK rig

A tutorial on how to use depth of field

This is an advanced tutorial on how you can use cinematography in SFM to its full extent

to show how easy it is to adjust FOV for those new SFM'ers out there

In today's Tip I show you how to use the Ramp, Spline and Round Procedural Presets in Source Filmmaker.

An alternate way to light models using Aim Contraints

Tutorial on setting up dota 2 chars to work with almost perfect shading in SFM

How to make the Medigun Beam in SFM

how to fix a common issue of grainy shadow

This tutorial assumes that you've watched Valve's official tutorials. and shows to to recreate the medic healing scenario

Finishing up the poses then starting to add particles.

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

A tutorial on how to load animation cycles

I’m sorry to say that I don’t actually have stocking-covered leg models. However, with that said, I’m gonna try and explain how to make sexy legs at the least and do some basic Photoshopping/image-editing

A tutorial on how to get the most out of your camera

Guides you through the process of creating Global Dynamic Lighting

I've decided to make a simple SFM tutorial on fixing common, transparent models

Thought I'd show people how to get the cel-shading effect in SFM.

more pony stuff it seems ...

Using hats in SFM

tips and tricks for lighting in SFM

Cinematography in SFM

This series discusses the programs used to fix material files so hats and miscellaneous item display properly in SFM

In this video I analyze an animation I have made and fix it up a bit, giving tips and tricks a long the way

In today's Tip, I show you how to use the Stagger Procedural Preset to potentially make your animations more lifelike.

In this tutorial, I show you how to create a depth of field effect.

In this tutorial I show you how to create a bone naming template for your animations exported from iPiSoft, which we will use later to quickly map characters to your motion capture data.

A tutorial on how to create the animated wings

Want some cool action shots? Do you want to know how to enhance it? Well, you're in the right place!

How to make a Team Fortress 2 Source Filmmaker Poster!

I'm going to be making a SFM artwork tutorial series so you guys can make amazing artworks! 🙂

In this guide, I'll explain to you how to use the TF2 model 'Empty' to automatically pose the pistons on Personality Core/GLaDOS' models so you don't have to worry about animating them

I Will Show You How To Make A SFM Team Fortress 2 Loadout Poster

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

In this tutorial, I'll teach you the 3 different types of basic animation in SFM, Pose to Pose, Motion Ramps and Graph Animating. Thanks for watching!

Tutorial series covering the decompilation of source models and importing to SFM

Series of tutorials covering how to create a simple film using game mode

This tutorial teaches you how to sap a sentry or mimic one in SFM

I teach you a trick with the eyes. Its like locking a hat to a model, except with eyes!

This guide will teach you how to do basic three point lighting in the Source FilmMaker

This guide will show you the recommended settings for camera shadowing on a model, NOT SHADOW ON GROUND, SHADOW ON A MODEL LIKE IN ARMPITS AND SUCH!

ello guys, In this video I'll show you how to export and import custom SFM poses!

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to adjust the color, name and text associated with the clips in the Clip Editor to help you organize your shots more easily.

In today's tip I go over the Default and the Zero animation presets and discuss what they do and how they're different- and why you sometimes find yourself having to use one or the other.

This is just a quick tutorial on how to change the TF2 scout into a female char

Covers the creation of animated GIFs in SFM

I go over how import non-TF2 stuff into SFM. Have fun making movies!

This is a guide for those who wonder why I do what I do in my art. I will also explain the concept of it.

Basic introduction to lipsyncing in the Source Filmmaker

This will also teach you a little bit about Locking models onto other models if you are not entirely familiar with that.

Covers the basics of animation in SFM

I've been modeling for a while, and I thought I'd make a video (maybe even a detailed video series) detailing the high level (software kinda-independent) process overview.

Well Well Well, looks like GCFScape didnt work and now your searching up how to put these maps in sfm? Well here I am to tell YOU how to do it!

How to make a Loadout Poster for Team Fortress 2 in Source Filmmaker

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

How to make good SFM pictures/posters

These are the basics of making your very own Source Filmmaker poster.

In=Depth Tutorial covering how to use SFM with Dota 2 Content

This tutorial shows you how to create a reverse tracking shot

Series of tutorials covering how to create a simple film using game mode

Guide on importing Neotokyo assets to Source Filmmaker to work with.

This video shows how to fix Community TF Items that are supposed to be paintable, but remain black when painted by replacing the original TF2 Materials with Workshop material fixes.

In this tutorial I discuss how to replace the phoneme, viseme, and emotion tabs that like to go missing into some blackened abyss in SFM

A tutorial on how to get lighting right in sfm

This is an updated tutorial regarding fixing the eye movement on Garry's Mod models.

Learn how to decompress these maps so that SFM won't crash upon loading them.

In this part of the tutorial I show you how to update a TF2 model to be ready for animation by exporting it from Maya and editing it in MotionBuilder.

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to freeze a particle system in place, so you can do things like frozen explosions or blood spatter in a still life, and animate other elements such as a camera.

In this tutorial I discuss an easy way to do locks.