Photo System
Freecam includes a built-in photo capture system that allows users to take screenshots directly while using the camera.
This feature is designed for creators who want to capture cinematic images without leaving the Freecam environment.
The photo system can be triggered through the UI or by using the configured capture key.
Enabling the Photo Feature
The photo system is controlled via UI access settings.
Config.UI.access.take_photo = true
| Value | Behavior |
|---|---|
| true | Enables the photo capture feature |
| false | Disables the photo system |
If disabled, the photo option will not be available in the UI.
Capturing Photos
When enabled, users can take screenshots while Freecam is active.
Typical workflow:
- Activate Freecam
- Position the camera
- Adjust visual and environment settings
- Press the photo key or use the UI button
- Screenshot is captured
This allows quick and efficient cinematic capture.
Use Cases
The photo system is commonly used for:
- cinematic screenshots
- server promotional images
- social media content
- scene composition previews
Because Freecam provides full visual control, screenshots can include:
- cinematic effects
- custom lighting
- weather adjustments
- depth of field
Custom Screenshot Systems
Developers can override the default screenshot behavior.
This allows integration with systems such as:
- screenshot-basic
- server-side capture tools
- external APIs
- custom pipelines
Example override:
function Config.Override.ClientSide.Functions.TakePhoto()
-- custom screenshot logic
end
This gives full control over how screenshots are captured and processed.
Local Visual Capture
Screenshots captured through Freecam include all locally applied visual effects, such as:
- PostFX filters
- camera effects
- depth of field
- time overrides
- weather overrides
This ensures cinematic-quality output.
Summary
The Photo System allows users to capture screenshots directly from the Freecam environment.
Combined with full visual control, it enables creators to produce high-quality cinematic images without modifying the game world.