Canvas in 3D Mode
In addition to the traditional 2D project workspace, Motion provides a 3D workspace in
which to arrange and animate objects, including groups, layers, cameras, and lights. When
you switch to 3D mode, additional controls become available in the Canvas. A small set
of 3D View tools appears in the upper-right corner of the Canvas window, and a 3D
Compass appears in the lower-left corner. The upper-left corner of the Canvas contains
the Camera menu, where you can choose which camera to use to view the project in 3D
space.
Important:
You must add at least one camera or light to your project to create a 3D
workspace.
To add a camera to your project
1
Click the New Camera button in the toolbar.
A dialog appears that prompts you to switch your 2D groups to 3D groups.
2
Click Switch to 3D to add a camera and create a 3D project.
If you click Keep as 2D, a camera is added to your project, but groups remain 2D groups.
To add a light to your project
1
Click the New Light button in the toolbar.
A dialog appears that prompts you to switch your 2D groups to 3D groups.
2
Click Switch to 3D to add the light and create a 3D project.
If you click Keep as 2D, a light is added to your project, but all groups remain 2D groups.
Lights have no effect in 2D projects.