Tuning Cameras

You can modify two different sets of camera parameters from the camera panels and the Properties dialog box.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
About Cameras
Creating a Camera

Tune Cameras from the Camera Panels

The Edit Camera panel lets you create cameras and modify options related to the viewpoint. The Cameras panel lets you manage and play cameras through contextual commands.

  1. In the Edit Camera panel, you can:
    • Adjust the view mode and coordinates of the camera in the Transformation area.
    • Modify the lens aperture and focus in the Photographic area.
    • Define tone mapping options for the image postprocessing in the Post Process area.
    • Define near clip and far clip properties in the Clipping area.
    • Define and edit key frames from the original position of the camera in the Motion area.
  2. In the Cameras panel, use the contextual commands to copy, paste, update, or play cameras.

Tune Cameras from the Properties Dialog Box

You can adjust some lens and position parameters from the Properties dialog box.

  1. In the tree, right-click the camera and select Properties.
  2. In the Lens tab, click the appropriate lens type.
    The Preview area shows the result of your selection accordingly.
  3. Specify the Focal Length.
    Note: To specify the camera view, you can manipulate the camera directly in the preview window.
  4. In the Position tab, define the target and origin positions.
  5. To position the camera using the Robot, proceed as follows:
    1. Right-click the Robot and click Snap Automatically to Selected Object.
    2. Click the camera.
    3. Drag axes, arcs, or planes of the Robot.



  6. In the Feature Properties tab, enter an appropriate name for your camera in the text area.