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12.4.6 ANIMATE ZOOM
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As noted earlier, you can use the Zoom T-Bar to manually zoom in on most LiveSets, even when
displayed on Program Output. The Animate Zoom switch makes it possible to easily perform this
realtime zoom automatically with a single click.
With Animate Zoom enabled, simply clicking a preset automatically zooms from the current
position to the virtual camera ‘distance’ represented by the preset. A built-in ease in/out is
applied to ensure a smooth zoom.
The duration for the animated zoom is controlled by a menu beside the Animate Zoom switch.
This works just like the similar Duration menu buttons in the Switcher’s Transitions section,
providing instant access to three preset durations. Alternatively, click and drag in the
neighboring numeric field to set a custom duration – or click the field once more to enter a value
directly using the keyboard. The maximum duration for an animated zoom is 120 seconds.
Hint: LiveSets each ‘zoom in’ on a predetermined target. A given group of LiveSets may offer
variations on the basic set that allow you to zoom in on an actor at center stage, or a ‘virtual
monitor’ situated on a desk beside the talent, or something else entirely. You will find many
creative uses for the different versions of the LiveSet.