Generate neural graphics datasets with Neural Graphics Data Capture in Unreal Engine
Introduction
Benefits of Neural Graphics Data Capture for game developers
Install and enable the plugin
Configure Level Blueprint capture controls
Run capture and verify outputs
Capture settings and troubleshooting
Next Steps

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Run in Standalone Game mode

Use Standalone Game for capture:

  • Open the play mode menu next to the Play button.
  • Select Standalone Game.

Image Alt Text:Screenshot of the Unreal Engine Play mode dropdown menu with Standalone Game option highlighted. Select this option instead of Play in Editor to ensure correct frame dimensions.Standalone Game mode selection

Tip

If you use New Editor Window (PIE), captured frame dimensions can differ from expected output sizes.

Start and stop capture

  • Press Play.
  • Press C to begin capture.
  • Move through the level to capture frames.
  • Press V to stop capture.

Image Alt Text:Screenshot of the Standalone Game window during active capture showing the game viewport with the character visible. This shows what you’ll see while frames are being captured.Capture running in Standalone mode

After stopping, you should see a completion notification in the bottom right corner.

Locate the dataset

Captured output is written under:

    

        
        
<YourProject>/Saved/NeuralGraphicsDataset/

With the defaults from this tutorial, see:

    

        
        
<YourProject>/Saved/NeuralGraphicsDataset/0000

Proceed to the next section to tune settings and troubleshoot common issues.

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