In-game event18 Jul 2024Meta Actors, Cine Cafe, and More PropsThis build introduces a lot of new content and addresses some bugs. · 10 Meta Actors and new Body Animations · Many new props, lights, and building assets · Cine Cafe, Wallace, and LED Ceiling Maps Hair on the Meta Actors should be more stable on MacOS. We are still working out some issues with this new update regarding hair. Cheers, Matt
This is a large update to Cine Tracer 2. We have upgraded from Unreal Engine 5.2 to Unreal Engine 5.4.2. This may cause some unexpected issues, please let us know via YouTube/Instagram if you have trouble opening/using this new version. You can revert to Cine Tracer 0.6.3 by using a Steam Beta Branch. Known Bugs: - MacOS, Meta Actor Grooms literally explode. This is a known UE 5.4 issue that wi…
Cine Tracer 2 build 0.6.3 adds some new functionality and content. Please watch the YouTube tutorial for a walkthrough on how to use the new features and content. · New "Prebuilt" Apartment 2 Map · New Box Lights · New Practical Lights · Camera Monitor Feature · Duplicate Object Feature Cheers, Matt
This update we've addressed several issues and added some new assets. · A Fatal Error crash regarding CT2UserSettings not loading has been addressed. · The Editor Mode no longer collides with the set and stage. You can freely clip through all objects, but be careful not to fly outside of the stage and go to first person. You will fall into the literal UE5 abyss. · A new map called "Bathroom Set…
This update rounds out the "Set Design" features of the latest "Editor Update." Please watch the YouTube tutorials for the recommended workflow. · Set Design Assets to have their materials changed · 3D Model Import feature · New Building Stage · New WIP Pre Built Apartment Set Cheers, Matt
Cine Tracer 2 has been fully redesigned with a focus on a new "Editor / Mouse Mode" that operates like Cine Tracer (original). The "First Person / Gamepad" mode has been mostly retired, while it is getting redesigned. Up until now Cine Tracer 2 has been in experimental/prototype phase to test UE5 on different systems and to try new designs. This v0.6.0 update brings it closer to being productio…
If you are unable to take a screenshot in Cine Tracer 2 on MacOS there is a relatively new MacOS Security issue blocking the game from accessing the "Documents" folder. Please follow these steps to give CineTracer2 access to the "Documents" folder 1. Go to System Settings / Privacy and Security / Files and Folder 2. Toggle OFF access to "Documents Folder" 3. Take a screenshot in CineTracer2 4.…
This update adds two new types of lights to the inventory. The "Bar Light" and "Tube Light" are both common fixtures in the film industry and controlled using the new "Lighting Tool." In a future update the existing lighting and grip equipment will be converted to work with this new tool. The end goal is a "Lighting Console" tool that will allow for editing of multiple lights at the same time.…
This update adds a new camera that can freely move without gravity or physics. · The new "Floating Camera" can be locked and has a roll axis. · There is a new workflow for reviewing shots with the "Shot List Tool." · Saving and Loading the project has been moved to the main menu. · The Inventory/Main Menu now has mouse support. · The Inventory/Main Menu has full XBox controller support (virtual…
Cine Tracer 2 (0.4.0) is a large system update that will not open older saves. Previous versions of the game are available as Steam Branches. This update unifies all of the "Tools" into a single radial menu. There is a new "Furniture Tool" that helps place furniture perfectly against walls and on a simple building grid.
Cine Tracer 2 (0.3.0) introduces the first "Set Building System" to the game. To use the new system, you need to be in the new "Building Map." In that map you can place set wall (flats) and paint the floor and the walls. There is also a new delete tool that will allow you to remove any user placed objects. Please watch the 0.3.0 YouTube video for a full walkthrough. The older version of Cine Tr…
This update adds a new Living Room + Kitchen set with new furniture and assets. For film equipment there is a new C-Stand + Flag rig. There are two new clothing options and one new actor pose for the couch. Please watch the YouTube videos for walkthrough of the new assets. Cheers, Matt
This is the first update to Cine Tracer 2 for PC and MacOS. There is a new Bedroom map with new lighting controls. There is also a new 12x12 Frame Light in the inventory. Please watch the YouTube walkthrough video for more details.
This update brings the very first tutorial map, shot list, and inventory system. This release is still very experimental and should not be used for serious long term productions.
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