Cameraman
by IMX-MAX
Cameraman keeps a server-side player instance close to a chosen target, so recording and replay files capture that player's surroundings without manual movement.
What it does
A player types a command with the name of another player, and the server teleports the recording player to that target every few seconds. The recording instance stays close enough that the target remains inside render distance, which is what a replay needs to show the scene. The same tracking loop can run on a separate computer that only records, so a stronger machine is not required to render the footage live.
The mod also teleports the recording instance automatically when the target changes dimension or another such event occurs. Because it only needs to run on the server, it suits multiplayer recording setups where players should not have to install anything. Cameraman is published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.0.0 for 1.21.11, dated 2026-07-26. It is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Follow a named player
A command starts the tracking loop for a chosen player name, so the recording instance stays with that target without manual movement.
Periodic repositioning
The recording instance is teleported at a short interval, keeping the target inside render distance for the replay.
Dimension change handling
When the target changes dimension or another such event happens, the recording instance is moved along automatically.
Server-side operation
Only the server runs the mod, so recording clients need no additional installation.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits people who record or replay gameplay with Flashback-style files and need the recording instance to stay near a target player, mostly on multiplayer servers or on a dedicated recording computer.
How it compares
ServerReplay is also server-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.17.1 – 26.3, so it covers a wider version range than Cameraman. Flashback Recording To World is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, published for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11, which places it on the client instead of the server. FlashbackClipper is client-side only and not open source, released under All rights reserved for 1.21.11 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameraman | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-07-26 |
| ServerReplay | Fabric | 1.17.1 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| Flashback Recording To World | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| FlashbackClipper | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-06 |
Questions
Does Cameraman need to be installed on the server?
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In the catalog
Cameraman is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
the Cameraman mod allows for another player or instance of Minecraft to port to record replay/flashback files for you without having to have the mod on your instance. This means that if you want to have a more optimized recording or if you want another computer to just follow you around, this mod is perfect. The way…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cameraman
- Owner
- IMX-MAX
- Published
- 2026-07-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15