14 Add the third Camera Focus and Depth
Here is a summary of the session:
Placing the Third Camera:
Positioned the third camera behind the character to capture a dramatic shot of the shoes as the character runs.
Rotated the camera 180° and adjusted its position for the desired framing.
Adjusting Camera Focus:
Used Manual Focus Distance to focus on the character’s shoes.
Introduced an alternate method using Focus Settings to select an object (shoes) for focusing.
Demonstrated Auto Keying for smooth focus transitions as the character runs.
Switching to Camera 3:
Set the timeline from frame 140 to 190 to capture the third camera shot.
Updated the Camera Cuts to switch to Camera 3 at frame 140.
Summary of Camera Shots:
First shot: Steady camera capturing the walking.
Second shot: Follow-up camera tracking the character's movement.
Third shot: Ground shot focusing on the shoes, with a smooth focus transition as the character runs.
Next Steps:
Additional cameras will be added in the next session for turning towards the shop, entering the shop, and speaking to the receptionist.