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{{Infobox game
|title = '''Director's Cut'''
|image = Software_Cover_-_Director's_Cut.png
|developer = [[User:KiwifruitDev|KiwifruitDev]]
|publisher = 
|series = 
|releasedates = 
|genre = [[Engine Tools|Tool]]
|mode = 
|platform = {{w|icon=0|Windows|Windows}}
|engine = {{Source 2013|4}}
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|codelang = {{w|icon=0|C++|C++}}
|modsupport = Yes, '''open-source'''
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|links = {{github|KiwifruitDev/DirectorsCut|GitHub repository}}<br>{{discord|zrjApe5gkk|Discord server}}<br>{{youtube|@DirectorsCutMod|YouTube channel}}<br>{{reddit|r/DirectorsCut|Reddit community}}<br>{{twitter|DirectorsCutMod|X (Twitter) profile}}<br>{{bluesky|directorscut.bsky.social|Bluesky profile}}
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{{Directorscut|4}} (often abbreviated as {{Directorscut|bold|nt=1}}) is a community-driven filmmaking [[modification|mod]] for the {{source|1|nt=4}}. Development is uncertain{{ref|1}} and it was last in a pre-alpha{{ref|2}} stage.

The goal of the project is to develop an open-source and actively maintained alternative to {{sfm|1}} that can be provided as both a {{Source 2013|1}} mod and as a [[Engine Tools|tool]] for developers. {{branch|{{Source 2013|1}}}}

== Contributors ==
List of active contributors as of July 16 2024:
* '''KiwifruitDev''' - Project Lead; Programming, Community Management, Public Relations, Technical Support
* '''FLARE145''' - Logo Design
* '''Flynnyt03''' - Community Management
* '''nuppington''' - Community Management

== History ==
The project began development in May 2022 after discussion in the {{sfm|4.1}} community regarding the desire for an open-source filmmaker. A prototype was revealed on August 22 2022.{{ref|7}}

On March 6 2022, the {{src|4.1}} base was switched from {{src13mp|4.1}} to {{asd|4.1}}.{{ref|8}}

An early beta app was published to {{steamicon|4.1}} on March 14 2023.{{ref|10}}. The last update published to {{steamicon|1}} was on March 16 2023.{{ref|9}}

An attempt was made to license {{src|4.1}} for the project alongside a public {{steamicon|1}} release, however, the request to license the engine was declined, and due to its similarity to {{sfm|1}}, the software was ultimately not permitted to release on {{steamicon|1}}.{{ref|3}}

From June 2023 to September 2023, development was on hiatus until it had been reset in October 2023 after switching its {{src|4.1}} base to {{mapbase|4.1}}.

On October 23 2023, the {{src|4.1}} branch was switched from {{src13sp}} to {{src13mp}}, and {{mapbase|4.1}} support was dropped.

There was a progress update on April 17 2024 that stated Director's Cut was in pre-alpha and approximately 13% complete.{{ref|2}}

A programming roadblock was reached during development on June 18 2024, causing the project to be temporarily cancelled.{{ref|4}}

On July 14 2024, a new logo design from FLARE145 was implemented while future progress remains uncertain.{{ref|1}}

As of July 16 2024, a proper team is being formed to continue development.{{ref|5}}

== Implementation as a tool ==
Because the [[Source SDK]] does not provide an {{w|API}} for [[Engine Tools|engine tools]] to be created, Director's Cut relies on game code to function.

Due to this limitation, some features are unavailable, such as use of the [[DMX]] '''<code>CDmElement</code>''' API.

Despite not being a native engine tool, Director's Cut can function as an add-on for developers.

The source code for Director's Cut can easily be merged into existing mods, and instructions are available on GitHub.{{ref|6}}

{{Note|Some portions of the code contributed to Director's Cut was AI-assisted using {{w|GitHub Copilot}}.}}

== Features ==
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== Usage ==
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== See also ==
* {{sfm|4}}

== References ==
<ol>
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1812451009081274865|@DirectorsCutMod - I'm pondering about the future of Director's Cut development as there's a lot to work on...}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published July 14 2024.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1780832799370666334|@DirectorsCutMod - DX, being in pre-alpha, is ~13% complete}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved April 19 2024. Published April 17 2024.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1672524151167254528|@DirectorsCutMod - Director's Cut is discontinued as it is not allowed to be published on Steam}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved September 15 2023. Published June 24 2023.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1803287156703580670|@DirectorsCutMod - Project is dead, unless another developer would like to get in contact with me.}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved June 18 2024. Published June 18 2024.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1813198295516520551|@DirectorsCutMod - Update on Director's Cut development: I have nothing to show... But I'm in the process of forming a proper dev team!}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published July 16 2024.
<li> {{github|KiwifruitDev/DirectorsCut/blob/main/README.md|KiwifruitDev/DirectorsCut README.md - If you would like to implement the Director's Cut animation system into your own mod...}}. ''GitHub''. Retrieved April 23 2024. Published October 9 2023.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1561882074004406274|@DirectorsCutMod - Director's Cut is now being made within Source SDK 2013!}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published August 22 2022.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1632969932358193152|@DirectorsCutMod - Development has officially resumed within the Alien Swarm SDK (again).}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published March 6 2022.
<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1636436259089547264|@DirectorsCutMod - Last night, the software was updated on Steam with UI changes and a new tutorial window.}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published March 16 2023.

<li> {{x|DirectorsCutMod/status/1635772408396419072|@DirectorsCutMod - Director's Cut keys have been released into the wild!}}. ''X (Twitter)''. Retrieved July 16 2024. Published March 14 2023.
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