How-To Guide
Practical recording scenarios with complete Blueprint and C++ code examples.
Recording Scenarios
Browse through these common use cases to find solutions for your specific needs:
1. Record Gameplay with a Hotkey
Press F9 to start recording, F10 to stop, with notifications.
Best for: Basic gameplay recording, testing, streaming preparation
2. Record Last 30 Seconds (Instant Replay)
Continuously record but only save the last 30 seconds when triggered.
Best for: Highlight systems, replay features, "save that moment" functionality
3. Record Security Camera View
Record from a specific camera actor placed in the level (CCTV-style).
Best for: In-game surveillance systems, security footage, fixed camera recording
4. Create a Photo Mode
Pause game, take screenshots and videos with free camera control.
Best for: Marketing screenshots, cinematic captures, player-created content
5. Record a Time-Lapse
Capture 1 frame per second for compressed time-lapse videos.
Best for: Long gameplay sessions, construction progress, day/night cycles
6. Record Multiple Camera Angles
Record 4 cameras simultaneously in a split-screen grid layout.
Best for: Sports replays, multi-angle footage, broadcast-style recording
7. Record Without Voice Chat
Record gameplay audio but exclude voice chat using submixes.
Best for: Multiplayer recordings, content creation, privacy-focused recording
8. Automatically Record Boss Fights
Start recording when boss fight begins, stop when it ends.
Best for: Epic moments, automatic highlight capture, gameplay analysis
9. Record Minimap Replay
Record a top-down minimap view to a separate video file.
Best for: Tactical analysis, strategy reviews, map awareness training
10. Create Crash Recovery System
Save the last 60 seconds of gameplay if the game crashes.
Best for: Bug reports, crash analysis, QA testing, post-mortem debugging
Quick Reference
| Scenario | Complexity | Recording Type | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotkey Recording | ⭐ Easy | Viewport | ✅ |
| Instant Replay | ⭐⭐ Medium | Viewport (Circular Buffer) | ✅ |
| Security Camera | ⭐⭐ Medium | Camera | ❌ |
| Photo Mode | ⭐⭐⭐ Advanced | Camera + Screenshot | ❌ |
| Time-Lapse | ⭐⭐ Medium | Manual Capture | ❌ |
| Multi-Camera | ⭐⭐ Medium | Multi-Camera Grid | ✅ |
| No Voice Chat | ⭐⭐ Medium | Viewport (Submix) | ✅ |
| Boss Fights | ⭐⭐ Medium | Viewport (Auto-triggered) | ✅ |
| Minimap Replay | ⭐⭐⭐ Advanced | Render Target | ❌ |
| Crash Recovery | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expert | Circular Buffer (System) | ✅ |
Need More Help?
- Quick Start Guide - Basic recording setup
- API Reference - Complete API documentation
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
- Discord Community - Get help from the community