User Guide

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ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS 5.0
User Guide
Though you can add multiple cameras to any composition, the views affect only 3D layers, or
2D layers with Comp Camera effects applied (see “Using cameras and lights with effects” on
page 277 for more information on Comp Camera effects). You can animate cameras along
the X, Y, and Z axes. Each camera has its own set of properties, which include varying focal
lengths, apertures, and focus distances. This allows you to create custom cameras in order to
simulate a large range of real cameras. Because camera layers are inherently 3D, they cannot
be designated as 2D. Camera layers can be both a parent and child to 2D and 3D layers.
A. Point of interest B. Frame C. Camera
To create a camera:
1 Select either the Timeline or Composition window.
2 Choose Layer > New > Camera.
3 Adjust settings as explained in “Understanding camera settings” on page 294 and click OK.
To change the camera used in the view:
Click the menu at the bottom right of the Composition window and choose a camera view.
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