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CamStudio Region settings
CamStudio Video Options
Cam Studio Audio Settings
Hiding UI with crtl-alt-F1
ALT --- the key to your camera
             Rotate left or right
 ALT


 ALT        Zoom in or out

                    Rotate left or right
 ALT CTRL

                    Rotate up or down
 ALT CTRL

                               Pan left or right
 ALT CTRL SHIFT

                               Pan up or down
 ALT CTRL SHIFT
Demo of camera controls
Demo of slow pan with ball
Tracking shot using ALT left
Demo of follower camera
Lighting
3-Point Lighting in Second Life
Front-lit Avatar
Avatar with 3-Point Lighting
Avatar at Sunrise
Avatar at Midday
Avatar at Sunset
Avatar at Midday with 3-Point Lighting
Video Editing
 • Import Video Clip

 • Drag Clip to Timeline
 • Add Transitions

 • Add Titles
 • Add additional audio (voice-over, music,
 sound effects, etc)

 • Export Movie to computer
Cut following 30 degree rule
Cut violating 30 degree rule
Cut following the 180 degree rule
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