Runway's new Director Mode gives you more control over the camera in your 3D scenes, making it easier to create cinematic and visually appealing content. With Director Mode, you can now:
* Edit AI camera paths. Move the camera along its path, add, remove or edit keyframes.
* Choose the camera's field of view (FOV) to change how zoomed-in the camera is.
* Adjust focus. Use focus to draw the viewer's eye to a particular place.
* Enable camera rotation for smoother camera movements.
Note: _Custom Camera Controls and Director Mode are only available in Runway Pro. Learn more about upgrading._
To use Director Mode:
1. Open a project and click the Camera Controls icon.
2. Click the Edit Path button to manipulate the camera's movement.
- Drag a blue control point to move it
- Click the + button to add a control point
- Click the - button to delete a control point
_Note: _the first frame of the path is also the last frame, creating a loop._
3. Click on a control point and use the blue arc to adjust the camera's yaw and the orange arc to change its pitch.
4. Drag a control point to change the time or duration of its associated frame.
5. Click Field of View (FOV) to adjust how zoomed in the camera is.
6. Click Rotation to enable or disable camera rotation.
7. Click and hold the orange Focus Control button and move around the 3D preview area to change where the camera is focusing.
_A sphere will appear as a visual guide to indicate the focus point_._
8. Enable the Show Gizmos toggle to always show the focus point, yaw, and pitch.
Tips for Using Director Mode:
- Use keyframes to create smooth, cinematic camera movements.
- Experiment with different camera angles and positions to find the best view of your scene.
- Use focus to draw the viewer's eye to specific objects or areas of your scene.
- Camera Rotation can help to create more dynamic and interesting camera movements.
- Director Mode is a powerful tool that can be used to create stunning 3D content. Experiment with the different features and settings to find the ones that work best for your project.