CryENGINE Sandbox is more than just a simple level editor. Countless small tools with different functionalities are hidden in this huge, powerful editing tool. In this section, we will shed some light on a few not-so-well-known features which are part of Sandbox.
CryENGINE offers many ways to record videos out of the engine. You can use a TrackView sequence, which is rendered into a video or a simple console command. This starts rendering out single frames at a fixed frame rate.
But did you know that Sandbox features a simple-to-use AVI recorder, which lets you record videos directly out of Sandbox, including sound? The built-in AVI recorder can be found in the Display menu under AVI Recorder and lets you record videos directly from Sandbox.
Capturing videos this way might not provide you with the highest quality video output, especially if you compare the results to single frames rendered out...