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March 28, 2018, 4:32pm
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we are using layers for characters and overlays.
Something or someone can be behind or in front of character.
Commands:
@CHARACTER moves to layer #
Or
@CHARACTER spot % X Y in zone # at layer #
You can use as many numbers as you want
For overlays check this guide:
Please visit my website for more templates and guides!
https://www.dara-amarie.com/
OVERLAYNAME is the overlay name
x coordinate is where the overlay is placed on the screen horizontally (side to side)
y coordinate is where the overlay is placed on the screen vertically (up and down)
% is the scale size
T stands for time in seconds
# means “number”
NOTE: When you test your story and move your overlay around, you will see 2 codes that look something like this (examples):
@overlay O…
How to zoom from legs to head:
Let’s use:
EXT. ISLAND BEACH - DAY
@KIKI spot 1.095 78 124 AND KIKI faces right
(I made my character smaller because I want to have a full body zoom, you can make it from default position as well although you won’t see their feet)
Click here if you don’t know how to do it:
Spot Directing (Moving Characters Around)
More about zoom:
Zoom Directing (The Art of the Zoom Made Easy)
[zoom%20out]
Now click on:
Zoom Helper
Switch Tool:
Focus - Focus on the part you want
Zoom - Move around t…
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