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Lecture 11.2

CAMERAS IN 3DS STUDIO MAX

Prepared by:

Rosiadi Bin Tajudin

KOLEJ KOMUNITI KEPALA BATAS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Learning objectives

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

State the function of camera in 3d environment. List down 2 types of camera available in 3ds Studio Max and

its important component.

List down 6 types of buttons inside camera navigation

control and its function correctly. Apply camera into 3D scene and modify its parameter

correctly.

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Function :

Camera in 3d environment are used to display view andcapture 3d scene that can be altered as we would alter a

camera lens which mimic real-life cameras.

Since its exist in unrealistic world, it also known as virtualcamera.

Camera

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There are 2 types of camera in 3ds Studio Max that is:

Types of camera

1. Target CameraUsually used for fixed

camera placement

while the target moves.

1. Free Camera

Used when the camera

itself will be animated.

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The important component in camera is lenses which

determine the Field of View of a camera.

Small lens size give a wide angle FOV, whereas large lens

sizes give a small FOV (Zoomed-in).

Important Component

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Exercise 1

2. What is the function of virtual camera in 3Ds environment?

4. Name two types of camera available in 3ds Studio Max.

6. What is the important component of virtual camera?

8. What is Field of View and sketch it.

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Viewport Navigation Control

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Camera Navigation Control

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Camera Navigation Control

Camera Navigation ControlStandard viewport

navigation control

Camera navigation

control

Right click on perspective viewport

and select Camera 01 or any name

your given to the existing camera.

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Buttons inside cameranavigation control

Dolly

Perspective Roll camera

Zoom extent

all

Field of view Maximize viewport

Truck camera Orbit camera

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To apply camera into 3D scene, select camera button in

command panels. Then, select types of camera.

Apply Camera Into 3DScene

Position of camera

button in command

panels.

Types of camera

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To go to camera modify panel, select camera then click

modify button in command panels.

The camera lens size can be changed by selecting

appropriate lens size in camera parameter.

To modify camera position use select and move tools and

rotate tools in tool bar menu. It enables camera to be

rotated, move and position in the new place.

Modify Camera Parameter

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Camera Parameter

Camera type

Lens size that

can be change

to modify FOV

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Exercise 2

Give name for each button below.

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Refer to your tutorial sheet

Tutorial 1

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Cameras are used to display view and capture 3D scene that

can be altered as we would alter a camera lens which mimic

real-life cameras.

Two types of cameras is target camera and free camera.

The important part in virtual camera is lenses which

determined the field of view of a camera.

Conclusion

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Thank you for beingattentive