Create and set up an orbit (cinematic) shot

An orbit shot is a type of cinematic shot that enables you to move around an object while moving up or down. Orbit shots use different camera motion path settings than other cinematic shots, and are based around the center of interest of a scene.

See Also: Move around in a scene for information on setting and using the center of interest.

Before you start

• Move the center of interest to the object around which you want to orbit.

  Usually the center of interest should be on the center of the object. Whichever spot you choose must have a surface upon which to create the center of interest.

• If the spot you want as the center of interest does not have a surface (for example, the center of a watch strap), import or duplicate a small, simple object and place it where you want the center of interest to be. Move your center of interest to the object you created, then hide the object.
• Although it is possible to create orbit shots at the top or bottom poles (that is, to look directly down or up at an object), this type of “shot” is best created using turntable behaviors. See Use turntable animations.

Create an orbit shot

1. Follow the steps described in Create and set up a cinematic shot (one keyframe), and select Orbit from the Motion path box.
   
2. Use the Horizontal direction controls to specify the direction (left or right) and the size (in degrees) of the orbit.
3. Use the Vertical direction controls to specify the direction (up or down) and distance of the height change to occur during orbit.
4. Deselect Lock camera tilt if you want the camera to point to your center of interest as the camera moves up or down.
5. Select or deselect Save depth of field, bloom, and compensation values with this shot to choose whether or not these properties affect the playback of the shot.