- Modules
- Animatic Cameras
- Positioning the Camera
Positioning the Camera
T-SBANIM-004-003
You can move the camera’s position using the Camera tool.
You can also set up the Static Camera position using the Camera tool properties.
How to position the Static Camera using the Camera tool
- In the Timeline view, select a panel within the scene in which you want to adjust the camera.
- In the Tools toolbar, select the Camera
tool.
The camera frame is displayed. It is represented by a black box. The default camera frame is set to 12 fields.
- Do one of the following to modify the Static Camera:
‣ | To position the selected panel along the Z-axis to create a truck in or truck out movement, drag the top-left corner of the camera frame up or down when you see the Truck ![]() |
‣ | To rotate the Static Camera on the X and Y axes, drag when you see the Rotation ![]() |
‣ | To rotate the Static Camera on the Z axis, position the cursor outside one of the corners of the camera frame. When you see the Rotation ![]() |
‣ | To move the centre pivot point, position your the cursor over the centre point and when you see the drag![]() |
Time Estimated 5 mins
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Topics List
- About the Stage and Camera Views
- Positioning the Camera
- Resetting the Camera
- Syncing Keyframes
- Snapping Keyframes to Sound Clips
- Timing Keyframes
- Activity 1: Animating the Camera using Sync and Snapping Keyframes
- Animating the 3D Camera
- Aligning 2D Layers with the Camera
- About 3D Camera Moves
- Activity 2: Creating a 3D Camera Move