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camera tutorials??

01-29-2003, 01:24 AM#1
ripmage
I was just wondering if there were any good camera tutorials, because i cant figure out how to use it...at all lol thx
01-29-2003, 01:47 AM#2
Iceybro
I'll just make a quick and dirty guide for you on the basics

To make a camera to the camera tool. Then press Create camera to create a camera that will see EXACTLY what you see as you create it. To roatate the screen hold the ctrl button down and then move the mouse. Zoom in and out to by using mouse wheel if you have one if you don't try + or - on keyboard.

To use the camera get a action and use Camera - Apply Camera. Then choose your create camera and then it will ask for how many seconds it will take to get to the view of the camera.

Paning does not change the camera angle of attack or any other properties. It only changes the Target of the camera.

Camera lock to unit locks the camera to the unit and follows it(view moves with the unit)with out the camera changing unless the use reset camera or Stop camera(not sure about this one). Camera Oriention locks the camera TARGET to the units feet but the place of view actually just stays in the same spot.

To be able is large distances without the Far Z blocking(The black stuff) hold control and then scroll down with the mouse wheel. To edit the roll and other things you must edit the camera properties by double clicking on the camera itself or the name is the list.

The other actions that deal with camera pretty much exlpain themself with comment.

This may or may not help, but hey its better than nothing!:D
01-29-2003, 02:16 AM#3
ripmage
wowsers, its perfect!!!!!! Thanks soo much!:D