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Lawena Recording Tool

Lawena is a simple Java program that greatly enhances your TF2 and other Source games image quality for recording purposes, with little performance loss compared to other alternatives. Records using in-game Source Recorder, with key bindings to ease the process.

Easy to install and use. Does not interfere with your regular configs, HUD or launch options.

Features

  • Insane max quality graphics configuration
  • Recorded files are saved to the directory of your choosing for comfort and order
  • Options to enable/disable various game elements which may be unnecessary in the context of a movie
  • Includes built-in HUDs with different levels of simplicity
  • Supports custom HUDs/materials/models to add a personal touch to your movies
  • Allows custom commands for extra tweaks not present in the tool
  • Includes a set of built-in skyboxes, and supports custom ones via simple drag-and-drop
  • SrcDemo2 support to reduce drive usage and space and increase recording speed
  • VDM file support for automatic movie recording process. Check the tutorial
  • Creates backups in case something goes wrong
  • Automatic updates

Installing Lawena

Check the releases page and follow the instructions. If you don't have Java installed you will find a direct download link there.

Credits

  • Original project created by Montz (currently inactive)
  • Current developer: Quantic since June 2013
  • Graphic .cfg files based on those made by Chris Down's maxquality config.
  • Built-in Killnotices only and Medic HUD made by mih
  • Skyboxes included made by komaokc from GameBanana
  • Includes some content used in PLDX recording tool
  • Valve - Source engine, Team Fortress and the Team Fortress logo