Editing Replay Mod recordings
In this article, we will explain the most common video editing methods:
- Making a static replay mod video (no players and mobs are moving around).
- Making a video with moving objects (players, mobs, etc.).
- Making a video using the first-person mode.
- Making a single video using all the methods mentioned above.
- Making a video using presets. NEW FEATURE
- Making a video using Jump Keyframes and Layers. NEW FEATURE
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #1: making a static replay mod video
A static Replay Mod video is a video where no players and mobs are moving around. This type of editing method is used to make cinematic videos/montages of buildings, servers, etc.
Do the following to make a static Replay Mod video:
- Choose a part of the recording which is going to be the beginning of your video by clicking on the replay timeline (the top one) ("1.1" in the screenshot below). If your chunks are not loading, press "P" twice and then use the movement keys to move. Then click on the position and time keyframe buttons ("1.2" in the screenshot below). If you have added the position and time keyframes, they should appear on the keyframe timeline (the bottom one) behind the yellow cursor.
- Fly to a different place using the movement keys. Move the yellow cursor further on the keyframe timeline ("2.1" in the screenshot below) and only then click on the position keyframe button ("2.2" in the screenshot below).
- You can change places as many times as you want but do not forget about the order we mentioned above. When you change a place, move the yellow cursor further on the keyframe timeline and then click on the keyframe buttons ("3.1" in the screenshot below). If you are about to finish adding keyframes, select the end for your next video and add both keyframes at the end ("3.2" in the screenshot below).
The video below showcases everything we mentioned above about the Replay Mod Editing Method #1.
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #2: making a video with moving objects (players, mobs, etc.)
This type of video is great for videos where players and mobs are involved (montages, gameplays (duels, Skywars, Bedwars), etc.).
Do the following to make a video with moving objects:
- Choose a part of the recording which is going to be the beginning of your video by clicking on the replay timeline (the top one) ("1.1" in the screenshot below). Then click on the position and time keyframe buttons. If you have added the position and time keyframes ("1.2" in the screenshot below). They should appear on the keyframe timeline (the bottom one) behind the yellow cursor.
- Fly to a different place using the movement keys, then move the yellow cursor forward on the replay timeline (the top one) ("2.1" in the screenshot below). We suggest using the play/pause button (by default it's bound to "P") to forward it instead of manually clicking on the timeline as it saves time. Move the yellow cursor further on the keyframe timeline ("2.2" in the screenshot below) and then click on the position keyframe button ("2.3" in the screenshot below).
- You can change places as many times as you want but do not forget about the order - when you change a place and want to include it in the replay video, you need to move the yellow cursor further on the keyframe timeline and then click on the keyframe buttons.
- Once you have finished adding all your POSITION keyframes ("3.1" in the screenshot below), move the yellow cursor on the replay timeline (the top one) to the point where you want the video to stop ("3.2" in the screenshot below). Once you have done that, move the yellow cursor on the keyframe timeline ("3.3" in the screenshot below) and then click on the position and time keyframes buttons ("3.4" in the screenshot below).
The video below showcases everything we mentioned above about the Replay Mod Editing Method #2.
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #3: making a video using the first-person mode
The first-person mode in Replay Mod videos is useful to showcase the gameplay from your perspective. If you like to make PvP videos, this method might be the best for you!
Do the following to make a video using first-person mode:
- Choose a part of the recording which is going to be the beginning of your video by clicking on the replay timeline (the top one) ("1.1" in the screenshot below).
- Press B on your keyboard to open the 'Player Overview' menu. Click on the player's name to go into the first-person view ("2.1" in the screenshot below), then press ESC on your keyboard or click on "X" to close the 'Player Overview' menu. You can press your sneak key to go out of the first-person view.
- Click on the position and time keyframe buttons ("3.1" in the screenshot below). If you have added the position and time keyframes, they should appear on the keyframe timeline (the bottom one) behind the yellow cursor. You may notice that the position keyframe has changed its color to blue. It will change its color back to green once you go out of the first-person view.
- Move the yellow cursor on the replay timeline to set the endpoint. You can also press the P key to move the yellow cursor forward and then press the P key again to stop it from moving forward ("4.1" in the screenshot below).
- Move the yellow cursor on the keyframe timeline and then click on both keyframe buttons ("4.2" & "4.3" in the screenshot below).
The video below showcases everything we mentioned above about the Replay Mod Editing Method #3.
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #4: making a video using all the methods mentioned above
If you want to make a Replay Mod video using all the editing methods, you need to follow the instructions given above. There is no specific order needed. You can include the editing methods as many times as you want in a single video. There is no advanced tutorial needed for this editing method since everything about editing is explained above.
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #5: making a video using presets [NEW FEATURE]
Have you ever wanted to make a perfect circle in a Replay Mod video? We have good news for you! Our new addition to the Replay Mod allows you to make a perfect circle with a few clicks. You can find this new addition in the presets menu.
Do the following to make a video with presets:
- Choose a part of the recording which is going to be the beginning of your video by clicking on the replay timeline (the top one) ("1.1" in the screenshot below). Then open the presets menu by clicking on the "Create Presets" button ("1.2" in the screenshot below).
- Select the "Circle Path" option ("2.1" in the screenshot below).
- Change the circle path settings, then click on the "Finish" button.
- Move the yellow cursor on the keyframe timeline to the first position keyframe of the circle path ("3.1" in the screenshot below), and click on the time keyframe button ("3.2" in the screenshot below).
- Click on the play button for the keyframe timeline (the bottom one) ("4.1" in the screenshot below) and wait for the camera path to go through the circle path. If you want your video to have a circle path only with no extra keyframes, move the yellow cursor on the keyframe timeline to the end of the circle path position keyframes ("4.2" in the screenshot below) and add a time keyframe ("4.3" in the screenshot below), and then render the video.
- If you want to continue editing your video and adding more keyframes after the circle path, feel free to do so. Make sure to add keyframes properly as we have explained it in this help article.
The video below showcases everything we mentioned above about the Replay Mod Editing Method #5.
Replay Mod Editor Tutorial #6: making a video using Jump Keyframes and Layers [NEW FEATURE]
Have you ever wanted to get most of your replay recording at the same time without having to render each part separately and then put it together? This new Replay Mod addition allows you to have multiple different angles, positions, rolls, speeds, modes, etc. while using multiple keyframe timelines.
Do the following to edit a Replay Mod video using multiple keyframe timelines:
- Choose a part of the recording which is going to be the beginning of your video by clicking on the replay timeline (the top one) ("1.1" in the screenshot below).
- Add keyframes to your keyframe timeline using one or multiple editing methods that we mentioned above ("2.1" in the screenshot below). You can have more keyframes than in the screenshot below.
- Click on the layers button ("3.1" in the screenshot below), then click on "Create New Layer" ("3.2" in the screenshot below) and give it a name, then press ESC to back to the Replay Mod editor.
- Click on your first keyframe timeline, then add the Jump Keyframe ("4.1" in the screenshot below) before your last keyframes ("4.2" in the screenshot below), then select the timeline you want the replay to jump to, then click on "Save".
- Add keyframes to your second keyframe timeline the way you prefer starting from the Jump Keyframe red line ("5.1" in the screenshot below). Make sure to add them properly as it is explained in the article above.
- If you want to have more keyframe timelines, repeat the same step about creating a new layer. Once you have created it, click on your previous keyframe timeline and add a Jump Keyframe before the last keyframes on the timeline ("6.1" in the screenshot below).
The video below showcases everything we mentioned above about the Replay Mod Editing Method #6.