HLAE 2.2.18.2 (2010-07-26T10:09Z) (requires .NET 4.0)
The HLAE tool is technically a hack, therefore you should use it for making movies / watching demos only.
Epilepsy warning: This software will cause fast changing images and colors on your screen.
About: frontpage
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements:
- Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 or similar
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or newer
- Genuine Steam version
- OpenGL 1.1 or newer
- a lot of patience
Tip:
Using Steam's offline mode you can avoid retriving updates that break HLAE during movie production.
Changelog:
HLAE 2.2.18.2 (2010-07-26T10:09Z)
U Hardened mirv_fx_sky_hd (sky replacement feature).
HLAE 2.2.18.1 (2010-07-24T12:47Z)
U Updated dem_forcehltv fix to work with all mods again.
HLAE venture 2.2.18.0 (2010-07-19T09:55Z)
U Sampling system changes and optimizations.
* Added mirv_sample_exposure.
Greetz to spunge.
HLAE venture 2.2.17.5 (2010-07-09T12:34Z)
U Aiming system changes.
HLAE venture 2.2.17.1 (2010-07-05T22:00Z)
- Removed __mirv_sample_overlap, __mirv:sample_overlapfuture.
* Added __mirv_sample_fac_leakage (in-ter sample signal loss), __mirv_sample_fac_frame (inter-frame blur / signal strength).
U Changed sampling model.
HLAE venture 2.2.17.0 (2010-07-04T19:50Z)
* Sampling is now supported for all non-detph image streams.
U Set mirv_movie_splitstreams 4 if you don't want any of the main streams.
U Removed mirv_movie_simualte 2, please use mirv_movie_simulate 1 and mirv_movie_splitstreams 4 instead.
HLAE 2.2.16.5 (2010-07-04T10:10Z)
U Alpha matte method now obeys mirv_matte_xray.
Author: HLAE Team
These plugins / scripts assist you with importing HLAE camera motion data in various 3D applications or exporting to HLAE again.
3DsMax Import Plugin HLAE Cam Importer 1.0.4
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements: HLAE 2.2.5.14 or newer, 3dsMax 5.x(?7.x / 2008?) or newer.
Author: msthavoc
After Effects Import Script: hlaebvh2AECam1.4
Documentation: video tutorials
Author: msthavoc
Blender Import plugin: HLAE Camera Motion Import 0.0.2.2 (2011-01-23T17:50Z)
Blender Export plugin: HLAE Camera Motion Export 0.0.2.2 (2011-01-23T17:50Z)
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements: HLAE 2.2.5.14 or newer, Blender 2.46 - Blender 2.49b
Author: ripieces
Cinema 4D Import Plugin: hlcam2c4d 1.2
Cinema 4D Export Plugin: c4d2hlcam 1.0
Documentation: HLAEwiki, video tutorials
Author: msthavoc
Writing your own plugin:
The HLAE .bvh format is very similar to but currenlty not compatbile with the BioVision (BVH) format: The only difference is that HLAE rotation order is XYZ while BVH would require ZXY.
Other plugins / scripts to make your life easier.
Cinema 4D Script: Crafty Material Fix 0.1
About: Automates fixing material / texture links for maps exported by Crafty.
Documentation: video tutorial
Author: msthavoc