The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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How To Take Beautiful Screenshots
By Olianiii
Ever wanted to take a screenshot that caught your eye and never succeeded? Do not worry, in this guide I will show you in the simplest way possible how to take the most beautiful screenshots with the least effort!
   
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Preparation
To make your screenshot look pretty flashy, obviously you should choose the right occasion. Think of a place, event or even characters, animals and weapons, so they interact with your own character.

Keep in mind that you should not overdo it too much, you want something flashy but not too stereotyped, let's say preserve a bit of realism.

Here is my example, I chose the mountain Throat Of The World as scenery and the element that will make an interaction with my character is my Hunter Bow!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884719160&insideModal=1
Step 1: Console Commands
If you have seen the title of this section and have freaked out, relax because the commands we will use are very easy to configure, these are:

Toogle Free Camera

Let's say this is the most essential command of this guide, without it you will not get good angles for your screenshots.

To use it open the game console by pressing the button that is just below the Escape key and type "tfc" (without the quotation marks)

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884719203&insideModal=1

Once you have done this, you can move the camera freely using the motion keys (W A S D) and your mouse!

The command can be used in two ways, if "tfc" is typed you can move the camera freely in real time, if "tfc 1" is typed you can move the camera freely with frozen time, this includes all types of characters And animals, only the vegetation will move!

I confess that I use the "tfc 1" command quite a bit, because by firing a spell or some weapon, the spell or arrow will also freeze, making the screenshot much more dynamic!

Note: To exit the free camera just re-enter the command on the console!

SetUFOCamSpeedMult

If you used the 'tfc' command successfully you probably noticed that the camera moves very fast, which on some occasions can ruin a screenshot.

That's why I'm showing this command, just open your console again and type 'sucsm' followed by a number that indicates the speed you want the camera to have, so it looks more or less this way:

Sucsm <desired speed>

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884719236&insideModal=1

If you do not know how to manipulate these values simply put the number 1, I believe that this makes the movement of the camera much better, since it is this value that I use.
Step 2: The Screenshot
After these commands you just need to use your creativity to take your screenshots, however if you want to make it much more immersive follow some of these steps:

Disable HUD

This will leave your screenshot with a much more rustic face as there will be virtually nothing revealing that you are using 'tfc'! And of course, it makes her look more beautiful!

To disable it: Settings> Display> Hud Opacity> Slide the cursor to the left side of the bar! To turn it back, do the reverse!

Increase your Draw Distance

If it is very low, you will not go very far with the camera because the scenery away from your character will be all blurred (Because it has not been rendered yet)!

Avoid taking screenshots near the floor!

The camera will glitch onto the floor and your screenshot will be completely bugged!

An example of how it can stay:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884719291&insideModal=1
Bonus: Useful Mods
Some mods are created just for capturing screenshots, they are the famous 'Posers', that make your character perform several poses that can be very useful at certain times!

The mod I use is Halo's Poser, if you want to download it click here [mod.dysintropi.me]. The mod has some inappropriate poses, DO NOT use them, I'm not responsible if you get banned for posting nudity in the Steam Community, so be smart. Other than that the rest of the poses are VERY cool and you can create some really awesome screenshots

Example:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884334867&insideModal=1
14 Comments
Yuto Apr 3, 2017 @ 5:29pm 
Using DOF is also usefull when taking character shots
Diluc's Cumslut Apr 3, 2017 @ 12:27am 
Another useful mod is Poser Hokeys. Removes all of that cluttering rings within your inventory. http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/72623/

For expressions, I use MFG console, but for those who don't its by default setav mood x

x being the number between 0-7. Example: player.setav mood 3 will make your player smile :claugh:
Olianiii  [author] Apr 1, 2017 @ 10:50am 
Dethrune525: Well, it is what it is bruh! :D
Delta51 Apr 1, 2017 @ 10:35am 
How to take beautiful Skyrim screenshots:
Step one: Don't. Just, please don't
Nocheese4u Mar 30, 2017 @ 4:33pm 
The thing with "tm" is that the console is also invisible so once you've taken your screenshot, press ~ to open console, press up arrow if tm was your last command (or just type tm) and it'll return.
Olianiii  [author] Mar 30, 2017 @ 2:50pm 
Nice! Didn't knew that!
Buttermilf Pancakes Mar 30, 2017 @ 12:36pm 
One easier thing you can do to disable the HUD is type "tm" in console, which will toggle all menu interfaces. :sleepyjill:
Olianiii  [author] Mar 29, 2017 @ 2:23am 
No problem :getdizzy:
guble Mar 28, 2017 @ 11:46pm 
;) tnks
Olianiii  [author] Mar 28, 2017 @ 4:02pm 
TriCorn: You need to make sure you are in third person when you do tfc! To disable distant fog, type "SetFog 0,0" in the console (without the quotation marks)