Move a Layer without creating a new Keyframe?

[Markofcain]

Will it work after the move and view to hit Ctrl-Z to undo the new keyframe?

Mark Cain
Sarasota, FL USA

[Jeff Mcbride]

In the Comp window you can change Active Camera to Custom View 1-3. I’m not sure if you can create your own custom view (though it would make sense that you can.) If you don’t like these three views you could create another Camera and turn it off except when you want to view from a different angle, then just orbit around however you please without worrying about it affecting the output.

[Jacob Wessler]

In your comp window, change the view from “one view” to “two views” or “four views”.

Select a view and choose the appropriate view from the drop-down list. Favorites are Top, Left, and Custom.

Once you get your views situated where you want them, select the camera moving tools to re-arrange your camera view.

Hit “C” on your keyboard to change your x/y, z, or rotational positions. Rotational really only works on your custom views because Top and Left are set at Top and Left respectively, but you can move in the x, y, and z directions with Top, Left, Right, and Bottom.

This should give you alternate views that you can customize.

Another option is to create a new camera that sits on the top layer. Whenever you want a different view, turn the layer on. When you are done, turn the layer off. (the camera that is on the top-most layer wll be displayed in the Active Camera window. If you want to go back to your animated camera, click the eye icon off on your second camera angle).

Good Luck,
Jacob