How to be a cinematic BF6 photographer (yes, it’s a thing)

Battlefield 6 is a visually stunning sandbox that has a lot more than running and gunning. From medics valiantly keeping their team alive under fire, recons gathering intel and landing insane cross-map shots, and engineers…drawing stuff on walls, why not pull out your in-game camera and shoot some photos? A growing niche of players are treating Battlefield like a photography studio, capturing cinematic stills that look straight out of a movie.

But, if you’ve ever tried to take a quick screenshot in a PC game as intense as Battlefield, you know this pain:

• Windows + Shift + S for the manual snipping tool
• Print Screen to save a single item to the clipboard and then paste into Paint in order to save its
• Windows key + Print Screen which captures and saves…by opening the freaking start menu mid-game
• Take a Steam screenshot that goes to Steam, somewhere
• Pointing your phone camera at your monitor (but let’s be honest, if you’re reading this, you’re better than that)

Frankly, I’m not remembering these key combinations mid-game, or going searching for where that screenshot ended up and how to save it. There actually is an easier option, not just for capturing, but also quickly editing and sharing those photos. Here’s how to join the trend and start snapping your own breathtaking BF6 shots:

1. Download Medal and press F7

Using Medal (it’s free) on PC, press F7 to capture a clean, unobstructed screenshot the exact second your shot is in frame. You can edit this hotkey if needed.

2. Organize and edit your shots in Medal

Upload your BF6 screenshots to Medal, where you can:

• Apply filters and lighting effects
• Add captions or notes
• Create edits and montages with music
• Add your best shots to a shareable album

Want to get even more advanced with your battle photos?

• Instead of screenshots, press F8 to take a short video clip of something you just witnessed
• Use the Medal editor (or your editor of choice) to create that dramatic “the video→the shot” style. Try using the recon class laser designator to create the “looking into the camera” action

3. Experiment with camera angles and lighting

The same rules that apply to real photography apply here. Utilize the rule of thirds and keep the subject of your photo off-center. Find weird angles, insane moments, look up at vehicles, catch the sunlight or a silhouette through smoke and debris. Every map has unique lighting conditions that can turn a routine match into a dramatic composition. 

With the right effects and editing, even an unremarkable shot can transform into something stunning and photorealistic.

4. Share your creations

Upload your clips and photos to inspire others and improve as an in-game photographer. The best ones blend timing, composition, and creativity, so think like a digital storyteller and an artist, not a player. Of course, you can apply this method to any game that you play! Battlefield just happens to be a great place to try it out.

With Medal and a keen eye, Battlefield 6 can be your creative playground. Whether you’re snapping action shots or quiet moments between firefights, your gallery will tell a story worth sharing. Good luck!