How do I Attach a Camera to a Figure in Poser 7?
Poser 7 is a 3D graphics and animation application currently offered by Smith Micro. It is widely uses by amateurs and professionals alike to create animations for websites, games and video shorts. While it does not have the full range of features that you might find in a pricey program like Maya or Cinema 4D, it is much less expensive and also less complicated to use. And it does still have considerable versatility. For example, you can set a camera to follow an animated figure while it is in motion, walking or running. This can produce a very dramatic and professional visual effect and is fairly easy to do in Poser 7.
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Instructions
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Open Poser 7. Select file and click "Open." In the dialog that appears, locate and open an animated file you have been working on.
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Go to the "Camera Controls" on the left and click on the drop down menu. Choose the "Camera" you want to use, such as the "Face" camera.
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Use the "Camera Controls" to piston the camera where you want it to remain relative to the figure.
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Click on the "Properties" panel and select "Set Parent." In the dialog that appears, choose the section of the figure you want the camera to stay fixed on, such as the chest or head. If you have more than one figure in the scene, make sure you are selecting the right one. Click "OK."
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Select "File" from the menu band choose "Save." You can now render the animation from the camera.
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