Maya camera types

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Maya camera types

Maya cameras have certain advantages over real world cameras, giving you more creative freedom. For example, because Maya cameras are not restricted by size or weight, you can move cameras to any position in your scene, even inside the smallest objects.

Static and animated cameras

Three types of cameras help you create both static and animated scenes:

Use a Basic camera for static scenes and for simple animations (up, down, side to side, in and out), such as panning out of a scene. See Create > Cameras > Camera for more details.
Use a Camera and Aim camera for slightly more complex animations (along a path, for example), such as a camera that follows the erratic path of a bird. See Create > Cameras > Camera and Aim to set its options.
Use a Camera, Aim, and Up camera to specify which end of the camera must face upward. This camera is best for complex animations, such as a camera that travels along a looping roller coaster. See Create > Cameras > Camera, Aim, and Up to set its options.

Stereoscopic Camera

Use stereoscopic cameras to create scenes that you want a three-dimensional effect. Camera rigs can also be customized by using MEL or Python scripting or using the Custom Stereo Rig Tool. See Custom Stereo Rig Editor to set it options.