I have a demo file created with record ...
and I wish to convert it to a movie.
I can render as numerous TGA files. I have downloaded and installed latest version of QuickTime Player and rebooted the machine.
In Team Fortress 2 in Windowed mode, I then use the following steps:
startmovie e1 h264
(reports that frames will be captured after clearing the console)playdemo demo
(plays the demo)endmovie
(closes the movie)
Nothing named along e1
is now present in the steam folder next to the demo.
From https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Demo_Video_Creation I understand there should be a codec window somewhere, which I do not see. The documentation for this feature seems to be rather weak and I might have been looking at outdated information.
Platform is Windows 7 x86. What should I try next?
Best Answer
The link you provided (https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Demo_Video_Creation) misses one step:
You have to close the console.
Since
startmovie
reports thatframes will be captured after clearing the console
maybe it won't even create a file for a video with no frames.Next thing to try is to render a
Replay
. I believe it executes the same command. If you manage to render your videos using Replay menu maybe you should try to render your Demo there. Guide on doing that: http://www.teamplayergaming.com/team-fortress-2-a/94958-demos-replay-editor.html.