HLAE FFmpeg recording with preset config

This tutorial is based on a config file (ffmpeg.cfg) along with some presets written and tested by Purple-CSGO.

For specifically learning these commands, check our Wiki and other tutorials, or analyze the config file.

Related Tutorials

• Video tutorial: https://b23.tv/av56424646 [English subtitles available]

• Written tutorial: https://upup.cool/pages/620156/ [zh-CN]

Steps

1. Download and install ffmpeg to hlae/ffmpeg/ Folder [Link]. Be sure that hlae/ffmpeg/bin/ffmpeg.exe exists.
2. Download ffmpeg.cfg [zh-CN] to your cfg folder.
3. Open ffmpeg.cfg and look through all the instructions. Modify default record setting if you want.
4. Launch CS:GO with HLAE.
5. Use exec ffmpeg to load presets. p2 is used by default.
6. Change setting with a single command like p0 (for higher quality)

Settings are applied to all streams. Do other things as usual.

Which preset to use

• p1 and p2 are recommended for common uses.
• Presets like p1pro set up YUV422 10BIT. More space for color grading is given but they are not compatible with some softwares like Vegas ~14 and Premiere ~2019.
• p4444 and p422 use ProRes codec and are recommended for smoother editing experience.

FAQ

Issues (such as stuttering) with the output video file?

• Your media player probably doesn't have the required codecs.
• Use an alternative media player such as VLC, potplayer or mpv instead.