📸Snapshots

Snapshot User Guide

Introduction

Snapshots is the ultimate solution for game developers to deploy game builds, automatically record gameplay footage, and capture visual snapshots. This guide will walk you through the benefits of using Snapshot and explain how it works in detail. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the industry, Snapshot is designed to streamline your game development process and enhance your workflow.

Benefits of Using Snapshot

Enhanced Game Testing

Snapshot allows you to thoroughly test your game by automatically recording full gameplay footage and capturing visual snapshots at different frames. This ensures that every aspect of your game is scrutinized for quality and performance.

Comprehensive Documentation

By capturing visual snapshots of your game, Snapshot helps in creating a comprehensive visual log of your game's development. This documentation is invaluable for debugging, improving game design, and ensuring consistency across builds.

Improved Collaboration

Snapshot's tagging system enables game developers to mark different objects and environments within the game. This makes it easier for team members to communicate, locate, and work on specific parts of the game, fostering better collaboration.

Searchable Game Builds and Footage

With Snapshot, every recorded gameplay session and visual snapshot is indexed and searchable. This feature allows you to quickly find and review specific scenes, objects, or environments within your game footage, saving you time and effort. The searchable video footage ensures that every level and aspect of your game can be easily accessed and reviewed.

How Snapshot Works

Deployment of Game Builds

1. Upload Game Build: Start by uploading your game build to the Snapshot platform. This can be done through a simple and intuitive interface.

2. Configure Settings: Before deployment, configure the recording settings to specify the frame rate, resolution, and other parameters according to your needs.

Automatic Recording of Gameplay Footage

1. Automatic Recording: Once the game build is deployed, Snapshot automatically records the entire gameplay session without any user intervention. This ensures that no part of your game goes undocumented.

2. Continuous Monitoring: Snapshot continuously monitors the gameplay, capturing every detail from start to finish.

Capturing Visual Snapshots

1. Frame-by-Frame Capture: Snapshot captures visual snapshots at specified frames or intervals during the gameplay. This can be set up to capture snapshots at regular intervals or at key events within the game.

2. Custom Snapshots: Developers have the flexibility to take custom snapshots at any time during the gameplay to capture specific moments or details.

Tagging and Indexing

1. Object Tagging: After capturing visual snapshots, developers can tag different objects within the game. Tags can include characters, environments, items, and more.

2. Environment Tagging: Similarly, entire environments or specific areas within the game can be tagged for easier reference and navigation.

Search and Retrieval

1. Indexed Search: All recorded gameplay footage and visual snapshots are indexed, making them searchable by tags, timestamps, or other criteria.

2. Searchable Video: The searchable video footage allows developers to quickly locate and review specific scenes, levels, objects, or environments by using the search functionality. This greatly enhances productivity and efficiency by making every aspect of your game easily accessible.

Getting Started

1. Sign Up/Login: Create an account or log in to your existing Snapshot account.

2. Upload Your Build: Navigate to the upload section and submit your game build.

3. Set Preferences: Configure your recording and snapshot settings.

4. Deploy and Record: Deploy your build and Snapshot will automatically start recording gameplay and capturing snapshots.

5. Tag and Index: Tag different objects and environments in your game.

6. Search and Review: Use the search feature to review specific parts of your game as needed, utilizing the powerful searchable video functionality.

Conclusion

Snapshot is a powerful tool that brings a new level of efficiency and thoroughness to game development. By leveraging its automatic recording, capturing, tagging, and searching capabilities, you can ensure that your game is meticulously documented and easily navigable. The searchable video feature ensures that every level and detail of your game is at your fingertips. Start using Snapshot today and take your game development process to the next level.