Just like the physical world, virtual camera objects capture views of 3D scenes. There are two purposes for editing camera objects; navigation and composition.

• Navigation is moving the camera to make scene edits.
• Composition is moving the camera to create a final output from that camera.

This article covers camera navigation. Learn more about the full range of camera functionality in the camera object and camera tools documentation.

Camera tools

Most edits to camera position are done through the camera tools. Camera tools can be used with a mouse, trackpad, or stylus.

Note: Default shortcuts are shown

To use a camera tool

1. Activate the tool on the toolbar or by shortcut
2. Click and drag in the viewport to use the tool

There are additional camera tools that are useful for composition but less common for navigation. Learn more in the camera tools documentation.

Quick access for mouse

Use quick access shortcuts with a mouse to temporarily switch from your original tool to the camera controls — once you release the shortcut, your original tool will be available again.

Framing

Framing is an action, rather than a tool. It moves and dollies the camera to view a selected object.

Camera history

Because navigation edits to the camera are done very frequently, the undo and redo history is kept separate from main document edits.

Axis indicator

In the bottom-left corner of the viewport you’ll find the axis indicator. It shows your current camera view relative to world space and helps you stay oriented.