Half-Life Advanced Effects

HLAE 2.2.21.7 (2012-02-12T14:52Z)
The HLAE tool is technically a hack, therefore you should use it for making movies / watching demos only.
Epilepsy warning: This software will cause fast changing images and colors on your screen.
About: HLAEwiki
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements:
- Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 or similar
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or newer
- Genuine Steam version
- OpenGL 1.1 or newer
- a lot of patience

Tip:
Using Steam's offline mode you can avoid retriving updates that break HLAE during movie production.

Changelog:

HLAE 2.2.21.7 (2012-02-12T14:52Z)

U Included AfxHookSource 0.0.3.25 (2012-02-12T14:51Z).


AfxHookSource 0.0.3.25 (2012-02-12T14:51Z)

U Adjusted to 09 Feb 2012 CSS update.

Thanks and greetings to Dec!


HLAE 2.2.21.6 (2011-12-24T16:38Z)

U Included AfxHookSource 0.0.3.24 (2011-12-24T16:36Z).


AfxHookSource 0.0.3.24 (2011-12-24T16:36Z)

U Adjusted to 22 Dec 2011 CSS update.

Thanks and greetings to how-hiGh!

Author: HLAE Team

Tools - HLAE Camera Motion Data

These plugins / scripts assist you with importing HLAE camera motion data in various 3D applications or exporting to HLAE again.

3DsMax Import Plugin HLAE Cam Importer 1.0.4
3DsMax Export Plugin HLAE Cam Exporter 1.0.0
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements: HLAE 2.2.5.14 or newer, 3dsMax 5.x(?7.x / 2008?) or newer.
Author: msthavoc
After Effects Import Script: hlaebvh2AECam1.5
After Effects Export Script: AECam2hlaebvh1.0
Documentation: video tutorials
Author: msthavoc
Blender 2.49b Import plugin: HLAE Camera Motion Import 0.0.2.2 (2010-01-23T17:50Z)
Blender 2.49b Export plugin: HLAE Camera Motion Export 0.0.2.2 (2010-01-23T17:50Z)
Documentation: HLAEwiki
System requirements: HLAE 2.2.5.14 or newer, Blender 2.46 - Blender 2.49b
Author: ripieces
Cinema 4D Import Plugin: hlcam2c4d 1.3
Cinema 4D Export Plugin: c4d2hlcam 1.0
Documentation: HLAEwiki, video tutorials
System requirements: HLAE 2.2.5.14 or newer, Cinema 4D R9.5 or newer
Author: msthavoc
Writing your own plugin:
The HLAE .bvh format is very similar to but currenlty not compatbile with the BioVision (BVH) format: The only difference is that HLAE rotation order is XYZ while BVH would require ZXY.

Tools - Other

Other plugins / scripts to make your life easier.

Cinema 4D Script: Crafty Material Fix 0.1
About: Automates fixing material / texture links for maps exported by Crafty.
Documentation: video tutorial
Author: msthavoc