camera menu

zoom


Purpose
To change the camera angle or lens angle for the currently active camera.

Usage
Click the zoom button to activate it. By holding the middle mouse button down while moving the mouse up or down, the camera in the currently active window will zoom in or out until you press the left mouse button. If keyboard is active, a numerical entry will be required. You will receive the following prompt in the status area:

rotate ?

In response to this prompt, type the number of degrees that you want the camera angle to be.

Comments
An increase in the camera angle results in the environment appearing to move backwards. A decrease in the camera angle results in the environment appearing to move towards the camera. All zooms are relative to the current position of the camera. Using the zoom input box, an absolute camera angle can be entered.

See also
move, track, pan, tilt, roll

Camera as viewed from the side