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The program does have counterparts for the camera movements used in movie
making, such as truck, dolly, and pan. See
Camera Viewport Controls on page
7604.
Procedures
To match a real-world camera frame proportion:
1 Choose Rendering > Render Setup.
The Render Setup dialog opens.
2 In the Output Size group, click the arrow to display the list of real world
output sizes.
3 Select the type you want (both film and video output sizes are available).
4 Right-click the Camera viewport label, and turn on Show Safe Frame.
The Safe Frame proportions will match those of the selected output size.
Common Camera Parameters
Create panel > Cameras > Target button or Free button > Parameters rollout
Most of the camera controls are common to both kinds of cameras. This topic
describes those controls.
Procedures
To view a wider area, do either of the following:
1 Use the FOV spinner to increase the camera's field of view.
2 Click a button with a shorter focal length. Use the Lens spinner to give
the focal length a value other than the preset "stock" values on the
buttons.
To view a narrower area, do either of the following:
1 Change the FOV parameter to decrease the camera's field of view.
2 Click a button with a longer focal length. Use the Lens parameter to give
the focal length a value other than the preset "stock" values on the
buttons.
5210 | Chapter 18 Lights and Cameras