Bug 504798

Summary:	[Feature] Steam Achievement/Event Marker Integration + Smart Clip Generation for Gameplay Editing
Product:	[Applications] kdenlive	Reporter:	Erikcht <qrcyen>
Component:	Timeline & Editing	Assignee:	Jean-Baptiste Mardelle <jb>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	wishlist	CC:	fritzibaby
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Other
URL:	https://discuss.kde.org/t/feature-request-steam-game-recording-beta-integration-with-kdenlive/19189
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
Sentry Crash Report:
Attachments:	Timeline and Event Markers from Steam Recording

Description Erikcht 2025-05-26 05:59:06 UTC

With the arrival of GAME RECORDING Beta, will it be possible to integrate the valve recording system and kdenlive, to help with Kdenlive MARKERS and cuts to improve editing?

An integration between kdenlive and steam is what I’m asking for.
Is it possible for this feature to be implemented?

https://store.steampowered.com/gamerecording

Comment 1 Erikcht 2025-05-26 06:00:04 UTC

Created attachment 181754 [details]
Timeline and Event Markers from Steam Recording

Comment 2 Erikcht 2025-05-29 22:23:10 UTC

*** Bug 504796 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***

Comment 3 Erikcht 2025-05-29 22:23:37 UTC

*** Bug 490905 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***

Comment 4 Erikcht 2025-06-07 06:55:05 UTC

Here's the refined feature request incorporating your detailed gameplay recording specifications, structured for maximum clarity in Bugzilla:

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**🎮 Enhanced Steam Game Recording Integration for Kdenlive**  

 **Core Feature Request**  
Native support for Steam's **event-triggered recordings** with achievement markers and intelligent clipping in Kdenlive.  

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 **📋 Proposed Workflow**  

1. **Event-Triggered Markers**  
   - Automatic insertion of metadata markers when:  
     - Achievements unlock  
     - Game events occur (kills, deaths, etc. - for Valve/Source games)  
   - **Marker content**:  
     ```plaintext
     [ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED]  
     • Icon: [Achievement_Icon.webp]  
     • Title: "Lagoon City Completed" (localized via Steam)  
     • Description: "Cleared all of LAGOON CITY"  
     ```

2. **Smart Clipping System**  
   - **Clip generation**:  
     - Default 12-second clips (5s pre-event + 2s event + 5s post-event)  
     - Preserves original VOD while creating edited clip copies  
   - **Visual treatment**:  
     - Achievement pop-up animation rendered as burn-in overlay  
     - Optional XML metadata track for frame-accurate editing  

3. **Editing Advantages**  
   ```plaintext
   • Auto-generated timeline markers for all events  
   • Batch export of achievement highlights  
   • Searchable clip library filtered by event type  
   ```

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 **🌍 Localization & Compatibility**  
- Leverages Steam's existing achievement translation system  
- Supports all Steam-recognized:  
  - Achievements (see [SteamDB example](https://steamdb.info/app/2022670/stats/))  
  - Source Engine events (TF2/CS2 killfeeds, etc.)  

---

 **💡 Why This Matters**  
_"For 'Let's Play' creators, this eliminates hours of manual editing. Currently, I have to:_  
1. _Scrub through hours of VODs looking for achievement sounds_  
2. _Manually add titles/descriptions_  
3. _Rebuild context with B-roll_  
_With this integration, Kdenlive could automatically assemble highlight reels."_