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KidNiki

11-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Hello,

I am trying to achieve a camera effect similar to that used in BattleStar Galactica when there are space combat scenes. You know, where a camera tracks an object for a few seconds then zooms in quickly with a sort of jerk to it. Can anyone give me any pointers as how to do this? I don't have enough time for trial and error on this. Thank you!

Edit: Also, I think this is called Speed Ramping, but I am not sure. THNX

housewarmer

11-15-2005, 10:43 PM

The quick answer: key your focal length.

lowkey

11-16-2005, 08:21 AM

The quick (but a little more detailed answer): animate your camera to move forward, while making the zoom factor decrease.

Or more formulaic:

when your camera is moving forward, zoom out
when your camera is moving backward, zoom in
This will give you the desired 'maximum warp'-vertigo-effect, where stars will become nothing but stripes in space. ;)

KidNiki

11-16-2005, 12:57 PM

Sweet! ThanX a lot guys i appreciate it!:cool:

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