Cinematic Camera 5.3
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #69 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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➔ discord
Features
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[]NEW freeze cutscenes
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]NEW daytime with seconds[]insert, move, delete, enable/disable and edit cameras ➔ tutorial (v2. 0)
(up to 300 cameras can be created)
[]automatic camera naming with configurable name template to determine how new cameras are named
[]camera modes: Follow, Look at, Same angle and Free angle
can be combined as desired and configurable presets for frequently used combinations
Hint: To create a custom player camera set the camera mode to 'Follow + Look at + Free angle around' ➔ tutorial
[]camera transitions ➔ video
[]camera properties (zoom, shaking, duration, smoothness, ...)
[]camera blur strength and focus ➔ video
(Hint: The blur strength differs in the light and in the dark. Use smaller values in the dark.)
[]photo mode filters per camera
[]weather per camera
[]daytime per camera
[]selectable ped per camera
(setting to determine whether the camera should prefer dead or alive animals)
[]free camera to explore the whole world in high details
[]activate player camera
[]cutscenes unlock to use cameras in cutscenes (auto, manual, ...)
[]camera auto switching
(Hint: set a key for KeyCameraAutoSwitchingStartStop to start and stop auto switching)
[]hide hud and prompts
[]hide/show letterbox (cinematic black bars)
[]camera markers
[]camera transition progress bar
[]game freeze
[]time scale
[]daytime freeze
[]clouds control (freeze, move and more precise settings in ini-file)
[]aim modes to determine in which direction the player will aim (player heading, camera direction, ...)
Hint: To create a custom player camera use the aim modes CameraDirectionI or CameraDirectionII ➔ tutorial
[]aim target highlightings
[]aim assist ➔ tutorial
[]aim assist animals ➔ video
[]aim assist targets (humans in combat, animals, certain model, certain ped, ...)
[]aim assist body parts (head, arm, hand, leg, foot, ... , left arm, right arm, ...) ➔ video
[]aim assist snap modes (soft, medium, hard, ultra hard)
(Hint: hold while aiming)
[]instant kill
[]invincible player and horse
[]hide unused menu items and change the font size
[]different keyboard and mouse input modes
(if keys don't respond then change KeyboardAndMouseInputMode in the ini-file)
[]disable the fade-in effect when first person camera is activated or deactivated
(open the ini-file and set FirstPersonCameraSwitchingEffect to Disabled)
[]ini-file with configurable settings, customizable lists and shortcuts ➔ tutorial
[]support of ScriptHookV2
(ScriptHook by Alexander Blade is still recommended)
Installation
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[]Install Script Hook RDR2 by Alexander Blade
http://www.dev-c.com/rdr2/scripthookrdr2/
[]Download Cinematic Camera
Unpack the Zip-File
Copy J10CinematicCameraRDR2.asi to the main game folder
Default Rockstar: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\
Default Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Red Dead Redemption 2\
How to use
[]Edit
Press to open the menu and
create, place, edit or delete cameras.
Press again to close the menu.
Press or to trigger a transition to the next or the previous camera.
Press the key for CameraAutoSwitching to automatically switch from camera to camera.
(To use CameraAutoSwitching set
Cinematic Camera 5.3 is a powerful Red Dead Redemption 2 script mod that gives players full control over in-game cameras for screenshots and videos. It offers up to 300 cameras, cutscene support, weather and daytime control, and advanced effects like blur and filters. With 969 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a top choice for creators.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge feature set for cinematic creation—this thing does everything from camera paths to weather control.
- Community-approved with 969 endorsements and over 42k downloads, so it's proven and popular.
- Actively maintained—last updated September 2024, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Complex mod with a steep learning curve—tons of options and tutorials needed to master it.
- Potential conflicts with other script mods that alter camera or time/weather systems.
- Performance impact possible when using many cameras or heavy effects like blur and weather changes.
For RDR2 players who love making cinematic screenshots or machinima and want professional-grade control. Also great for modders who need custom camera angles for videos. Skip if you just want simple gameplay tweaks—this is a creator's tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the included tutorials for camera creation and custom player camera setup—they're essential for getting started.
- Use the configurable presets to quickly combine camera modes instead of manually setting each one.
- If you're on PC, make sure to bind a key for auto camera switching to easily start/stop it during gameplay.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Jotrius
- Version
- 5.3.0
- Downloads
- 42,924
- Endorsements
- 969
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 5/28/2021
- Updated
- 9/24/2024
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