Editing an ACT Camera's Properties
To edit the properties of an ACT camera while in camera view mode, follow these steps:
- Context-click and select Edit Camera. The Camera Properties dialog box appears.
- Modify properties as needed. See the upcoming list for details about your options.
- Click OK.
You can also edit an ACT camera's properties outside of camera view mode. Here's how it's done:
- Move the cursor over the camera model.
- Context-click and select Edit Camera. The Camera Properties dialog box appears.
- Modify properties as needed. See the upcoming list for details about your options.
- Click OK.
- Name: Type descriptive name for your camera, which appears within the Advanced Camera Tools submenus in SketchUp.
- Height: Set the camera's height relative to the ground.
- Tilt: Control the camera's forward or backward tilt.
- Roll: Set the camera's left or right swivel in degrees. The swivel is similar to a person turning their head.
- Focal Length: This setting controls the camera's zoom value.
- Aspect Ratio: Set the width and height of the film or sensor as a decimal number. The numbers 1.33 and 2.4 are common aspect ratios for film.
- Image Width: Adjust the physical width of the camera's film or sensor in millimeters. You can usually find this figure in your camera's user manual.