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Camera position

Orion Delphis
Registered User
Join date: 23 Jan 2010
Posts: 1
01-23-2010 00:34
Hi guys. Hopefully this is a quick question - I'd like to film my avatar walking/running with the camera staying the same distance from in front and at an angle level with the chest/face (instead of behind and high). I know you can adjust the camera using the debug settings (which can be a pain if you are in a hurry because you need to keep logging out and in). Can anyone recommend an *inexpensive* HUD (I have a free account) that will do the job?
Dnali Anabuki
Still Crazy
Join date: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 1,633
01-23-2010 10:39
Hi, Below is a link to where you can get the followcam which can do what you want I think.

http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Making_movies

Also check out:

http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Machinima


And the tool I love and wish I'd known about earlier:

https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1149020

You can set as many angles as you like during rehearsal and then return to them during the shoot. You will always have the same angle. If you use the Navigator, you can go into flycam, leave the set angle and move the camera and then get out of flycam and return to exactly that angle sometimes with a really lovely sweeping motion. Sweet.

Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with this product or its development. I just love it.
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