Navigating with the camera
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You can navigate with the camera in one of two ways: with WASD controls, or with Alt controls.
Note:Once you start a navigation movement with WASD controls, you can't continue the movement with Alt controls, and vice versa.
WASD controls
To navigate around your map, manipulate the camera by holding down the left mouse button and doing the following:
Command | Shortcut |
---|---|
Rotate the camera | Drag |
Forward | Press W |
Back | Press S |
Left | Press A |
Right | Press D |
Up | Press Z |
Down | Press X |
Roll | Hold down R and drag |
Zoom in and out | Rotate the mouse wheel |
Speed up | Move and tap or hold ⇧ Shift |
Slow down | Move and hold Ctrl |
Note:You can combine these movements to fly around your map.
Alt controls
Release the left mouse button to perform these actions:
Command | Shortcut |
---|---|
Orbit | Press Alt and drag |
Pan | Press Alt and drag with the middle mouse button |
Dolly in and out | Press Alt and drag with the right mouse button |
Zoom in and out | Rotate the mouse wheel |
Tip:To get the best results with your movie-making, it's a good idea to take some time to play around with manipulating the camera in the viewport until you've mastered it.