/r/SFM
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by 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.
Welcome to official Source Filmmaker subreddit!
Rules
- Harassment of other users will not be tolerated.
- Do not advocate piracy of any intellectual property.
- Do not violate the SSA.
- Respect the intellectual property of others. Do not take credit for artwork that was not made by you.
- Keep reposting to a minimum. If a submission isn't made by you, please check whether it has been posted on the sub already.
- Blatant pornography will not be tolerated. If your content revolves around SFW themes but includes NSFW assets, e.g. pin-up posters, in the scene, please mark it NSFW.
Official Source Filmmaker Links
Useful Third-Party Tools
All of the following software are free to use
- Crowbar - Source engine model compiler/decompiler
- GCFScape - Source engine VPK package browser/extractor
- VTFEdit - Source engine material authoring and texture conversion
- BSPSource - Source engine map decompiler
- Blender, and by extension, Blender Source Tools - 3D modelling/animation software for custom asset creation in Source Filmmaker workflows
- Notepad++ - Text editor, used for model and material authoring in Source Filmmaker workflows
Related Subreddits
- /r/TF2 - Team Fortress 2 content
- /r/DotA2 - Dota 2 content
- /r/GMod - Garry's Mod content
- /r/Steam - Steam subreddit
- /r/Blender - Subreddit of the 3D modelling/animation software, Blender
/r/SFM
61,819 Subscribers
im new to sfm
I've known sfm for a while but never used it, Im getting a screen full of nothing when i open the software, But when i click on windows it opens me a window for things like the tracker or something, Is there a convenient way i can get a full setup of the ui and not accidentally delete the whole interface by accident again
12:47 UTC
Can someone help me make a obj file into a mdl file for me (I made a new post because I accidentally deleted the old one)
12:43 UTC
I need help finding an old sfm channel.
I don't know if this is the correct subreddit to put this in but it was close enough. The channel I'm looking for had laser in the name, and didn't really upload much. They were kinda horror related and were on the same level as Flytorainbowray. Please let me know if you can find it.
10:33 UTC
Springtrap
23:30 UTC
Make this to each my friend how to do sfm (nsfw)
(he animated the glasses)
19:23 UTC
New Boss Idea
17:00 UTC
Sfm problems
Can you use the jumpacademy2 map in sfm? I tried doing it but sfm closes when I load the map
16:53 UTC
Will my laptop be able to run SFM?
I’ve recently come into possession of my very first laptop, which is a Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9, and I’ve been meaning to use SFM for quite a long time since even before I got the laptop. Anyways, I’ve also seen this question being asked in Steam, but with people asking for specs, so let me fill you guys in on what I’ve got:
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13650HX
- Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 4050
- Display: 15.6” inches, FHD IPS, 144Hz
- Memory: 16GB-DDR5
- Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD
I should also say that technically I have tried SFM on it already, and while it does get the job then, it does occasionally switch between different POVs (Ig that’s what you call it, basically switching between my camera 2 view and my work camera view), and flickers black when I’m moving. So what I’m kind of looking for here is whether it will continue to be able to run even in long term. Any sort of feedback or advice would be much appreciated! :D
16:08 UTC
Zawg And Schlawg Looking Spiffy
15:47 UTC
Zawg And Schlawg Looking Spiffy
15:46 UTC
Aside post editing, please tell me how to improve this poster! And how! More dynamic lighting? How?
14:27 UTC
Robot ass kickin
14:09 UTC
I cannot move any models or cameras anymore
I am extremely new to sfm, randomly my camera broke/ stopped animating after messing with the aperture slider, after some research it said to extend the clips past there time however that doesn't seem to be working, I've tried deleting key frames, readding a camera ect, now the rest of animation, that works and does move cannot be edited either
any suggestions?
13:17 UTC
Did this to practice lighting.
13:06 UTC
Silas on the lookout.
Small design update.
11:08 UTC
Remade The Crow Poster :)
10:11 UTC
Sonic Dream Team.exe
09:20 UTC
Anybody knows what these are?
I am trying to find the civie models dafuqboom used in his ols videos (pre skibidi toilet)
08:27 UTC
Who's going to come out on top?
Credit to Brick for the robot Saxton Hale (Saxtron H413) model. And Maxxy for the original Hale.
06:23 UTC
Made a poster of my Pokemon Sword/Shield trainer OC. What do you think?
20:42 UTC
Battle Medic Mentality
14:27 UTC
Work in progress
00:45 UTC
How can I make things look less grainy and more smooth around the edges?
I know about messing around with lighting and removing the AO in the progressive refinement settings but what else can I do to make more appealing posters?
23:14 UTC
Dinner Date
23:02 UTC
Looking to improve my lighting, how would you critique this?
22:45 UTC
Trouble with "The Upgrade" and "Dead of Night" for spy
Hello, I am making my third project in SFM and I want to add a spy with the the aforementioned cosmetics. I've already manually added the cosmetic file from TF2.
The Upgrade appears as a part of the "add Team Fortress Item" dialog, but just shows the massive Error object. The name makes it difficult to find a workshop fix, if it even exists.
The Dead of Night has been added as a separate model. I want to color it as if it were painted "Balaclavas are Forever" but changing the tint in the material override has no effect.
Edit: I found a fix online for the DoN, but I still can't located a fix for the Upgrade.
21:38 UTC