The Object Zoom plug-in lets an object follow the camera and match its orientation.
This creates an effect as if the camera would smoothly zoom to the object.
Note: This plug-in is located in: Plugins -> Container plug-ins -> Default
This page contains the following topics and procedures:
Object Zoom Properties
Counter: Determines the speed of the zoom operation. Use values from
1-1000
.Dest. Object: Identifies the name of the container that is affected by this plug-in.
Dest. Dist.: Determines the distance from the camera at which the object stops.
Dest. Size %: Determines the scaling of the object.
Path HOffset: Determines the horizontal offset in camera space.
Path VOffset: Determines the vertical offset in camera space.
Initialize (button): Starts the zoom.
To Zoom an Object Towards the Camera
Add Object Zoom to a container.
Set the Dest. Object parameter to match the containers name.
Set the counter to at least
1
.Click Initialize.
Go to Views and move the camera to see the container zooming towards the camera.