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So whenever I smooth something (following the default nooby instructions from any generic tutorial) the player models become invisible. Anyone know?

PoV demos are just that – what the server sends to the client.
So if there is someone in a different part of the map they can’t see, TF2 doesn’t send the client that information in order to save bandwidth.

You’ll need a teammate or opponent’s PoV, or do a static/simple movement shot with an STV demo.

Are you sure you didnt use “r_drawothermodels 0” instead of “r_drawviemodel 0”?

Further clarification – the models are invisible whether they are a foot in front of my face or the other side of the map. Every player model that ever existed in the history of ever : D.