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Overview
Team Recording allows you to record practice sessions from all 5 player cameras simultaneously. This is the only recording mode available on both web and desktop platforms.
Unlike other recording features, Team Recording streams all cameras live to CS2.CAM servers, making VODs available instantly after practice ends - no waiting for uploads or processing.
Key Features
Synchronized Recording
All 5 players start and stop recording at exactly the same time, ensuring perfect sync for review.
Live Streaming
All cameras are streamed live to CS2.CAM, allowing coaches or teammates to watch in real-time.
Instant VODs
As soon as practice ends, all VODs are immediately available - no upload or processing time needed.
Cross-Platform
Works from both the web interface and the desktop application, giving you flexibility in how you record.
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Technical Considerations
Before starting your first team recording, there are some technical aspects to consider. CS2.CAM offers two recording methods with slightly different performance characteristics.
Recording Methods
Web Recording
Record directly from the browser using screen sharing. No additional software needed, works on any computer.
Desktop App Recording
Record using the desktop app with OBS Studio. Slightly better performance and more control over capture settings.
Here are performance benchmarks from our testing to help you choose the best method for your setup:
| Scenario | Avg FPS | P1 FPS | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Recording (Baseline) | 513.5 | 194.6 | — |
| Discord Screen Share | 449.1 | 187.0 | -12.5% |
| CS2.CAM Web Recording | 486.0 | 193.7 | -5.4% |
| CS2.CAM Desktop + OBS | 506.9 | 200.2 | -1.3% |
As you can see, both CS2.CAM methods have minimal performance impact compared to Discord screen sharing, with the desktop app having almost no measurable impact.
You must add the following launch option to CS2 for screen recording to work properly:
-allow_third_party_software
This option allows third-party software to capture CS2's screen. Without it, screen capture may show a black screen.
Adding the allow_third_party_software launch option to CS2
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Recording from Web
Recording from the web is the simplest method - no additional software required. Here's how to set it up:
1
Open Team Recording
Navigate to the Team Recording page from your team dashboard.
2
Click Ready
Click the Ready button to indicate you're prepared to record.
3
Share Screen
When prompted, select 'Entire Screen' and choose the monitor where CS2 is running.
4
Enable System Audio
Make sure to check 'Share system audio' to capture game sounds.
5
Share Microphone
Enable microphone sharing to capture your voice comms during practice.
Setting up web recording with screen and audio sharing
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Recording from Desktop
The desktop app method uses a portable OBS Studio installation that comes pre-configured. Here's how to set it up:
1
Open Team Recording
Navigate to the Team Recording page from your team dashboard.
2
Click Ready
Click the Ready button. This will automatically open the pre-configured portable OBS Studio.
3
OBS Opens Automatically
OBS will open minimized in the taskbar, already configured to capture CS2.
4
Wait for Recording
Once all players are ready, the recording will start automatically.
Setting up desktop recording with OBS Studio
If you see a black screen in OBS, try switching from 'Game Capture' to 'Display Capture' in the OBS source settings.
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Starting Recording
Once all players who want to record are ready, the recording can begin.
Recording Start Process
Wait for All Players
All team members who want their POV recorded must click the Ready button first.
One-Click Start
Only ONE player needs to click the 'Start Recording' button. This will start the recording for everyone.
Automatic Synchronization
Recording starts synchronized for all 5 players automatically - no manual timing needed.
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Live Streaming
One of the unique features of Team Recording is live streaming all cameras to CS2.CAM servers.
Live Streaming Features
Private Streams
All streams are private and only accessible by your team members on CS2.CAM.
Watch Live
Coaches or teammates who aren't playing can watch any player's camera in real-time during practice.
Instant VODs
As soon as practice ends, the VODs are immediately available - no waiting for uploads or processing.
Live streaming all player cameras during practice
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Stopping Recording
When practice is over, stopping the recording is just as simple as starting it.
Recording Stop Process
One-Click Stop
Only ONE player needs to click the 'Stop Recording' button to end the session for everyone.
Synchronized Stop
All player recordings stop at the same time, maintaining perfect sync across all VODs.
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Reviewing Recordings
After practice, all recordings are available for review in your Private Demos section.
Review Features
Access VODs
All recorded VODs appear in your Private Demos page, ready for review.
Synchronized POVs
All player POVs are perfectly synchronized, allowing you to switch between perspectives at any moment.
Multi-View
View multiple player cameras simultaneously for comprehensive team analysis.
Drawing Tools
Use the same drawing tools available in the 2D viewer to draw on screen during review - perfect for illustrating strategies and mistakes.
Timestamp Annotations
Create notes and annotations at specific moments in the VOD. Team members can see and discuss these marked moments together.
Reviewing team recording VODs with multiple cameras
The review interface shows all recorded cameras. In this example, only one camera is shown because only one player was recording during the demo.
The VOD viewer includes the same powerful drawing and annotation tools you're familiar with from the 2D demo viewer:
Drawing tools and annotations in the VOD viewer
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GOTV Integration
If you have the GOTV demo from your practice session, you can sync it with the recorded POVs for the ultimate review experience.
Integration Features
2D Viewer Sync
Sync the GOTV demo with the 2D tactical viewer to see the full picture alongside player POVs.
Tactical + POV
Watch player POVs while simultaneously viewing the tactical 2D map overview for complete context.
GOTV demo synced with team recording VODs and 2D viewer
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Support
Users with Team Recording access have dedicated support for any issues during setup or recording.
Available Services
Discord Support
Free technical support through our Discord server for any problems you encounter during the recording process.
Personal Onboarding
Optional one-on-one session where we explain the entire process and teach you how to use all the recording tools effectively.
Test Recording
We recommend doing a test recording of about 20 seconds before your first real practice. Once any issues are resolved, they typically stay fixed for future sessions.