Activity 1: Creating a Multiplane Layout

T-HFND-008-018

In this activity, you will practice laying out layers in a multiplane setup by spreading them on the z-axis. Use the provided sample material and the knowledge acquired in this module to complete the steps.

Material

  • The final deserted_world scene you completed in the Importing Content module (MO-HFND-007)

  • MO-HFND-008/MO-HFND-008-Library/03-background-and-sound.tpl
  • MO-HFND-008/MO-HFND-008-Library/04-multiplane-setup.tpl

How to set up your multiplane
  1. Open the final deserted_world scene you completed in the Importing Content module (MO-HFND-007). If you do not have it, do the following:
  • Create a new Harmony project and name it deserted_world. Make sure to select the HDTV_1080p24 resolution.
  • Select Scene > Scene Length and set the number of frames to 200 and click OK.
  • From the Library view, import the 03_Background_and_Sound.tpl template.
  1. In the Advanced Animation toolbar, select the Maintain Size tool. You can also select the Translate tool if you do not want your elements to proportionally scale as you move them.
  2. In the Timeline view or Top view side bar, select the element you want to move.
  3. In the Top view, spread your elements on the z-axis to achieve something similar to the following example:

  1. Save your project.
NOTE: If you have issues with any of the previous steps, simply import the 04-multiplane-setup.tpl template from the Library to the Camera view.

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Time Estimated 30 mins

Difficulty Level Beginner

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