360 VR #5 - Controlling Look Direction with SynthEyes
In this tutorial, Russ Andersson elaborates on aligning camera paths in SynthEyes for 360VR projects. He demonstrates how to turn off tracker displays to focus on the camera path, which is crucial for maintaining a stable orientation. Russ explains that a fixed camera orientation is ideal for scenes where viewers need a consistent relationship between their physical and virtual environments. However, dynamic scenes may require the camera to follow the path direction, creating a more immersive and intense experience. He shows how to use scripts to align the camera to the path, either looking straight ahead or at a specific angle, and discusses the artistic implications of these choices. By controlling the camera's heading and tilt, different viewing experiences can be crafted, such as simulating a bus ride where the camera looks out the window. The session wraps up with a preview of adding 3D objects to the environment in future tutorials.