Animation & Modeling · July 10, 2012
Source Filmmaker (2012)
Source Filmmaker (2012) scores 93% positive on Steam from 40.7k reviews, developed by Valve.
Source Filmmaker (2012) is a Animation & Modeling title from Valve available on Windows. The title carries a 93% Steam positive rating across 40.7k reviews, 1.0k peak concurrent players, and 1M–10M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Animation & Modeling category.
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. By utilizing the hardware rendering power of a modern gaming PC, the SFM allows storytellers to work in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get environment so they can iterate in the context of what it will feel like for the final audience. To get started, just click the button above to install. The SFM includes all the base game assets from Team Fortress 2 along with assets from some of the first “Meet the Team” short films. Resources Once you’re up and running, here are some general resources for finding help and learning how to get the most out of the Source Filmmaker. Official Wiki Documentation Frequently Asked Questions Video Tutorials Community Discussions How to file bug reports
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 10, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Valve |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site |
Release timeline
Source Filmmaker launched on Jul 10, 2012.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Valve.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Source Filmmaker 93% positive across 40.7k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
37.8k positive · 2.8k negative
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 223 recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 1.0k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Animation & Modeling
- Video Production
Community tag consensus
- Animation & Modeling · 772
- Free to Play · 531
- Video Production · 527
- Software · 448
- Movie · 336
- Difficult · 233
- Sandbox · 225
- Funny · 186
- Comedy · 149
- Singleplayer · 139
- Moddable · 133
- Character Customization · 121
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 38 hours, with a median of 2 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Source Filmmaker released?
Source Filmmaker was released on Jul 10, 2012 by Valve.
Is Source Filmmaker worth playing?
Based on 40.7k Steam reviews, Source Filmmaker holds a 93% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Source Filmmaker support?
Source Filmmaker runs natively on Windows.
How much does Source Filmmaker cost?
Source Filmmaker is free-to-play on Steam.