Source Filmmaker

This is an introduction to the Portal 2 IFM, a build of SFM made specifically for portal 2.

SFM's Render Target cameras or RT cameras

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to prevent animation sets from being selectable in the viewport and why you might want to do so.

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

I've decided to make a simple SFM tutorial for newcomers if they wish to learn the basics of this program

Ever wanted gmod to sfm?

In today's tip I discuss how to use the 'Auto Aim' feature for the Work Camera.

Guides you through the process of creating Global Dynamic Lighting

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

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?

Going through making a poster and setting up the shot.

Smooth Flying Camera Tutorial (Source Filmmaker)

In this guide, I will show you 2 ways to equip the Gunslinger, and the pros and cons of each method.

Covers porting from XNA lara to SFM

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

Tutorial covering how to make Pony Eyes glow.

This is guide for fixing this odd bug that causes energy effect appear as pixelated version.

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.

Tutorial covering the SFM Particle Editor

A list of TF2 paints in RGB colour values.

A tutorial on how to create a sun

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

Rigging a Character for SFM

Basic introduction to editing in the Source Filmmaker

If you would like to use a hat twice in one scene with a different color have a peek at this.

How to setup Miss pauling for a wallpaper shot

How to make a simple SFM poster

I'm sure that many of you had problems with gun flashing after recording.

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

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.

This tutorial is made for the questions I have been recieving through PM asking how I put Half Life 2 Models into the SFM and how I animated them.

Explains Lighting a Character

more pony stuff it seems ...

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

True puppet animation transfer

A guide made for those who are confused or unsure what to do in Source Filmmaker.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

Basic introduction to recording in the Source Filmmaker

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 tutorial, I will show you the basics on how to use cameras.

add collision to meshes

Does your objects stop moving after about 65 seconds? This guide will help you solve the problem (mostly)!

How to make MLP anthro models 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.

Do you not know how to set up SFM for Hammer Editor!Then this guide is for you!

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

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

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 of the Day I show you how to add the new free DLC included with Source Filmmaker- Portal 2, Day of Defeat, Blade Symphony

In this SFM tutorial, I will show you how to apply hats to characters and how to remove default headgear

I show you, the viewer, how to do faceposing

This is a small tutorial to help you guys set up your lights for a SFM picture, i used my Umbra picture as an example!

How to Create a Simple/Good Looking SFM Poster

So me and Narry Gewman/SmellyFeetYouHave have figured out a way to make cloth-like simulations in Source using Maya to pre-bake them

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

more pony stuff it seems ...

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.

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

how to over-stylize your SFM pictures to hell.

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.

In today's Tip of the Day, I discuss how you can quickly and easily add TF2 items to your models without having to go through a bunch of extra steps, thanks to Valve's addition of a fine feature to SFM.

CoryCee takes you through a quick overview of what you can do with the new Source Filmmaker

Bring the new Dota 2 Reborn models into SFM via FBX

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.

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!

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

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.

German tutorial on movement in SFM

In this tutorial, I show you how to lock items to parts of your character's body so that they move together.

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

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

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

how to make a movie in the source film maker program

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

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how you can remap the ranges of the various sliders used in SFM to limit values applied to animation sets.

In this episode I cover importing custom models and lip syncing.

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

more pony stuff it seems ...

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!

After some playing with Dota2's particles, I got this in a working state, so am sharing it with everyone! Unleash your inner JJ Abrams!

A tutorial on how to get lighting right in sfm

Hats & Misc

Finishing up and adding AO and changing the render settings.

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.

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

Basic introduction to the Source Filmmaker

Just a basic tutorial on installing and using sfmphys

How to Apply Multiple Custom Skins on different instances of a Model

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

How to to add blood wounds to your characters

This tutorial shows how to make the background effect seen in almost every shot of the microfilm Heavy's Falcon Punch

Importing models from CSGO and Portal 2 into SFM

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

Combining sequences within SFM

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

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.

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

In this guide i will show you the only possible way without using a script to import any video file to use in sfm

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

Covers body grouping in SFM

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.

Hello, this video will show you how to extract addons from the Gmod workshop.

This tutorial shows you how to create a walk cycle

CSS Models Tutorial

Create pose to pose animation from the graph editor

The L4D2 Workshop has lots of interesting models that aren't available anywhere else. Here's how to use them!

How to make different camera angles in the same sequence/render

Covers the process of getting Portal 2 models to work in SFM

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

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

keyboard shortcut reference

Basic introduction to lipsyncing in the Source Filmmaker

How To Make Smooth Animations In Source Filmmaker

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

Walks through the creation of a moving camera in SFM

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.

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

Making TF2 zombies solid.

In today's tip I show you how to do fades of your shots using both the Clip Editor and the toneMapScale slider on an animated camera.

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

Cinematography in SFM

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

I cover a lot of techniques in this guide, some basic, some advanced.
It is very thorough, with nearly 110 annotated screenshots.

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

This tutorial is targeted towards intermediate users of the Source FIlmmaker looking to take their animation a step further, into realism and appeal.

speed tutorial on working with animation in SFM

A quick guide to easily and painlessly set up your copy of Maya to use the plugins provided with SFM. After correctly setting this up, you will be able to directly access DMX models, SMD models and also be able to export DMX animations.

Basic introduction to selecting time in the Source Filmmaker

Posing speed walkthrough

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

Color correct your scenes from within SFM

How to make a basic poster

Showing you how to make your own loadout posters with Source Film Maker

Tutorial for medic gun particle!

Using hats in SFM

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.

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

lip syncing tutorial for Source Film Maker

how I did the Error Texture spreading in my latest video, Weaponized Negativity

Walks through the creation of a scene in 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.

The WIP for Tapeworm!.

How to fix a Character collapse situation

I am going to teach you how to use Source Filmmaker

a long, shabby explanation where I try to explain what all the sliders do.

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

A tutorial covering the simple basic Render Settings in Source Filmmaker.

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.

How to setup Miss Pauling again

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

Here is a Little tutorial on how to get some poses done!

In this tutorial I go over a bit of information for Locking/Parenting in SFM

How to find the sounds that SFM will automatically put in the scene when you record a scene

A tutorial on how to use depth of field

How to head hack properly

This tutorial teaches you how to prevent props, particles, and sounds from overlapping from previous recordings in SFM

Do your SFM posters look boring? Bland? Non-interesting? If you said yes, your lighting is probably not very good or you have poor camera settings.

We explore use the graph editor to create counter-animation

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.

Today I am demonstrating how to paint hats in SFM!

Hi everyone, I will be teaching you how to get the strongbox items into 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.

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

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.

The basics of materials in SFM

Depth Of Field Tutorial (Source Filmmaker)

This video is for those who have the problem for the cloak.bsp problem all you do is need to delete the word cloak in the search selection.

Some items have jiggle bones that don't show up when you load them. This is a quick guide to tell you how to activate them.

How to paint your hat in Source Filmmaker!

In this brief (but hopefully informative) tutorial, I explain how to build multiple level-3-capable sentries using the Source Filmmaker in-game recording tool.

This guide will probably help you get your content needed and lure some attention to it. It contains basic tips on what people usually like to see, when they are looking for models, and how to make them a little bit more appreciating.

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

In today's Tip I discuss how to copy and paste animation sample data from one model to another, as well as some of the underlying mechanics of how it works.

Hey Guys! Today I will show you how to use the Facial Plane to focus in on a certain model!

In today's Tip I show you how to adjust the timescale of your shots, and discuss some of the underlying elements of how SFM processes animation set data to produce what we call a 'shot'.

Source Filmmaker recently updated to allow models to be resized, This tutorial shows you how to use it.

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to adjust the timing of an individual element of your shot- such as a recorded model or spawned entity, even a camera, whether or not it has an animation set.

This is a simple tutorial on decreasing lag in source filmmaker

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

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

If you would like to color your hair at least you may want to check this video out.

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

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

How to do to change the iris color of the models

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

An essential lesson on using reference to create believable animation.

Animaiton presets are those little sliders on the top left of SFMs GUI. They can be used to "save" positons of bones or any other animaitonset to be resued at your convenience.

Part 2 of how to copy and paste a run cycle

How to create a moving camera in Source Filmmaker using keyframing/bookmarking in the Graph Editor.

In this video, I very quickly show you how to make your waters reflect things like real water does, in Source Filmmaker.

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

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

Finishing up the poses then starting to add particles.

How to add makeup and wrinkles to a character

How to make good SFM pictures/posters

A basic overview of how to use Physics in SFM

How to use phong mapping in SFM

How to use Sprays in TF2 within Source Flimmaker

Doc's Dour Didactic of Delinquent Duplication

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

This guide will teach you the basics of breathing animations. I am not necessarily the best at writing tutorials but I thought I would give it a go since no-one has made a proper tutorial on it.

How you can load and explore the Source Filmmaker Logo animation, which is not only included with Source Filmmaker, but was actually made in Source Filmmaker.

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

A collection of the most useful stuff for SFM

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

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

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

How to avoid recording things like medical crates, ammo crates, particles and other objects in the game world twice when recording your SFM movies.

tips and tricks for lighting in SFM

A tutorial on how to smoothly Looping Particles in a GIF

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

How to paint hats in SFM!

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

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

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.

Tf2/Sfm: How i make thumbnails (Speed Poster)

A tutorial on how to make a rocket fly around the map, and have a camera follow it.

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

Animation presets are sliders that can control various aspects of a model, normally they control facial expression, phonemes, and visemes.

Create a Explosion Particle

Getting the best perfomance ( FPS ) for SFM

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

An Absolute Beginners Guide to SFM - Part 1 - The Basics

Loading a Map and Characters

The Basics Of Making A Poster in SFM

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

In this very easy guide, I'll show you how to transform a player model into ice (spy-cycle kill effect) or gold (golden frying pan kill effect).

How to get custom maps working in SFM

A tutorial on how to lipsync with audio

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

This tutorial shows you how to create the shaky cam effect

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

Explains Cinematography

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

THE BASICS (Graph Editing)

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

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

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

In today's tip of the day, I show you how to use Body Groups and Locks to replace the Pyro's mask with the Last Breath or other Pyro masks.

A basic overview of how to use cameras

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

If your particle emitter does not emit particles on playback. Have a look at this video, it might help you.

In this Tutorial i'll be showing you on how to make your own Animation in the source filmmaker

I will teach SFM noobs how to do pose to pose animation. Had to learn this the hard way...

This is just a quick tutorial on how to add a volumetric light.

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

This tutorial shows you how to create a reverse tracking shot

Basic introduction to manipulation in the Source Filmmaker

Introduction to Pose to Pose Animation in the Source Filmmaker

In today's Tip of the Day I show you how to make your recorded models turn into ragdolls on command.

How to setup Lights and filters in SFM

A super simple trick for more realistic eye movements in characters

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.

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

Hey this is the best info I can post so far, for SFM to help others!

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

how to activate the taper rotation mode

How to load GMOD maps or any map into SOURCE FILMMAKER (SFM)

How To - Create a Simple Idle Animation in Source Filmmaker

How to fix problems you might run into by having imported the wrong model for your animations

how to use multiple maps in a single instance of SFM.

A tutorial on how to use the motion editor

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.

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!

A tutorial on how to create the animated wings

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

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

Text Projection / Hologram.

I'll show you how to make your scene much nicer and clearer!

Breakdown of how to get shot lighting in SFM

Guides you through the process of creating Stylized Lighting

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

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

Basic introduction to using actors as puppets in the Source Filmmaker

Tidying up particles and adding lights.

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

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

This is a tutorial on Source Filmmaker for posters!

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

The main objective of this guide is to lead you through the process of painting the Pyromancer's Mask for Pyro. This guide is useful for those who are facing problems when trying to paint the mask.

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

How to create a depth of field effect so that the camera focuses on an object(s) and everything in front of or behind the object(s) is blurred.

Full tutorial for Source Filmmaker by © 2012 Valve Corporation, Basically all the separate tuts merged into one

'By Hand' Animation

tips and tricks for lighting in SFM

In today's tip, I discuss the 'Rule of Thirds' and how it can improve your SFM videos.

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

Final Part of Pose to Pose Animation in the Source Filmmaker

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.

Here is a tutorial on animating ponies in SFM 🙂 Just the very basics, not much here.

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.

Just a quick tutorial about how to show a video or animated image inside a SFM video (Spanish Audio / English Subs)

Modify materials of objects within SFM

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

Ever wanted to export your SFM work into your beloved, hat addict game? Now's your chance!

Basic introduction to sound in the Source Filmmaker

i had a clean sfm and decided to make a video about it while importing CS:S models for myself

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

Covers mainly the opening of wings, but is pretty simple to just do it in reverse to close as well.

How to make pictures in SFM

Basic Pose to Pose Animation

I address some of the questions you've been asking. If you have any more, ASK!

a quick rough walkthrough on how to animate a headcrab using Jimbomcb's headcrab rig

Follow a character with a camera

Basics tutorial that takes you through the process of making a simple film

more pony stuff it seems ...

I will give you information on how to import assets from Source games into Source Filmmaker.

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

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

In today's tip, I discuss how to work with some of the Steam Workshop items that have been added to Team Fortress 2, such as beards.

Converting XNA Models to SFM compatible models

This guide shows how to apply Gun Mettle skins for SFM and GMod.

Fixing Transparent items due to AO on some models.

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

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

Graph & Motion Editing - SourceFilmmaker Tutorial

Learn how to cloak TF2 models in SFM! This involves the Element Viewer so be careful!

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

if you wanna do cool stuff with eyes but don’t want to go around editing VMT’s, then listen up!

Ponies Tutorial - FK animation and The Graph Editor

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.

creating dota 2 videos with proper sized props!

how to make a model's eyes follow the camera around. This technique can also be used to make the model's eyes follow another object, entity or model as you desire.

Simple Tutorials - How to put hats on characters

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?

here`s a work-around to allow you to scale body parts while the Model retains it`s Rig

A tutorial on how to make a Forest with Particles

I show you how to record motion and import it as an animation into Source Filmmaker.

How to make a Team Fortress 2 Source Filmmaker Poster!