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camera panning
Flutterby Haystack
Registered User
Join date: 16 Aug 2008
Posts: 42
08-19-2008 04:20
Hello,

I know how to control the camera using alt-mouse/drag to zoom & swivel. I know about the arrow buttons to walk & turn.

If I set the camera to view myself from one side then try to walk forwards (arrow key) the camera repositions itself behind my head. Is there a way of keeping the camera fixed so I am walking across the screen ?

Thanks

FH
Rika Watanabe
Highly improbable
Join date: 3 Jun 2008
Posts: 245
08-19-2008 04:46
From: Flutterby Haystack
If I set the camera to view myself from one side then try to walk forwards (arrow key) the camera repositions itself behind my head. Is there a way of keeping the camera fixed so I am walking across the screen ?


Multiple ways.

1. Simplest. Simply use the strafe keys and the camera will stay fixed to show you from the side.
2. Use one of the numerous camera control HUDs.
3. Use the Joystick Flycam feature available in 1.20 viewer and up and a joystick, a TrackIR, or better yet, a Spacenavigator.
Cheree Bury
ChereeMotion Owner
Join date: 6 Jun 2007
Posts: 666
08-19-2008 05:47
From: Flutterby Haystack
Hello,

I know how to control the camera using alt-mouse/drag to zoom & swivel. I know about the arrow buttons to walk & turn.

If I set the camera to view myself from one side then try to walk forwards (arrow key) the camera repositions itself behind my head. Is there a way of keeping the camera fixed so I am walking across the screen ?

Thanks

FH


Hold down the Shift key and press and hold down the left or right arrow.
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Infrared Wind
Gridologist
Join date: 7 Jan 2007
Posts: 662
08-19-2008 06:04
I use lots of cams. I've written cams for vehicles...have freebies from Ben Linden, the Bijo Cam...etc...but of all these, the one that would do exactly what you want is the Ploreho Lock Cam. It's $50L. (51 cents).

http://slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=457119

or the website:

http://ploreho.blogspot.com/

btw, Cheree's suggestion may also be want you're looking for.

- Infrared