[Stephen Bennett]

I know this is an old post, but I’ve been researching the same question for a different reason. I want to manipulate the camera in Motion 3’s 3D space and record the keyframes as I “fly” through the environment.

I am testing now, but basically a 3 or 4 axis joystick is the best input device for this effect.

Using a shareware production called Junxion (kinda pricy at US$110), I can convert almost any USB control surface device into a MIDI controller and assign a MIDI port to each button, wheel, switch, slider, wheel, etc.

Using Motion’s parameter for MIDI, I have successfully manipulated X and Y and Z coordinates for the camera at the same time!

It’s easier “watching” this happen from the perspective camera’s point of view….switching to the active camera view to check the look I am trying to create.

Now, if anybody has had any luck importing 3D Illustrator images into Motion’s 3D space, then I’m set for creating some 3D logos or titles…and flying through and around them at will! All without waiting for a Motion compatible version of Maxwerks Animator to come out!