Tripod Mode

In Tripod Mode, the center of rotation is fixed at the center of the camera, so it actually pivots in place. As the name suggests, the camera acts as though it's on a tripod. It can rotate around, or tilt up and down, but it always remains in place.

Use the Tripod mode in conjunction with the Eye Level Camera command to get a sense of height. Refer to "Camera Axes Control Options" for more on this command.

To change to Tripod Mode:

1. If the Camera View is active, click on the Camera Perspective Toggle to switch to Director's View.
   
   
2. If any of the Orthogonal Views are active, click on the triangle next to the Select Views control and choose Director's View from the menu.
   
   
3. Click on the triangle next to the Trackball and choose Tripod from the menu.
   
   
   
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4. Double-click either the Trackball or one of the Camera controls. The Camera & 2D Projection dialog appears.

• Click the Tripod mode button at the top of the dialog.
  
  
• Click on the OK icon to close the dialog.

5. Use the Trackball to rotate the camera. The Director's View will pivot around the current location of the Director's View camera. If you move the camera location, the view will move with it.

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