These forums have been archived and are now read-only.

The new forums are live and can be found at https://forums.eveonline.com/

EVE General Discussion

 
  • Topic is locked indefinitely.
 

EVE Online moviemaking

Author
Previous Topic Next Topic
Awlton Stueen
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-04-26 19:12:06 UTC
Hello everyone, I am currently shooting a movie depicting the beauty of EVE Universe. I tinkered a bit with the in-game camera settings, but there is something I can't do : smooth camera movements.

I would like to know if there is an option in-game, or an out-of-game tool that would let me make slow and smooth zooms & movements, other than in post-production or by lowering my mouse sensivity.

Thanks.
Julius Rigel
#2 - 2013-04-26 19:16:48 UTC
Tell your dolly grip to fly slower.

Seriously.

Do YOU like to undock?
Meizu Kho
Kho Incorporated
The Lone Space Wolves
#3 - 2013-04-26 19:21:55 UTC
try using the camera tracking, i think it's shortcut "c" then for instance look at a drone, track your ship and give the drone some commands, this can give nice smooth approaching shots, in fights look at a frig and track larger ships.

here is an example of what you can expect: youtube
Julius Rigel
#4 - 2013-04-26 19:47:20 UTC  |  Edited by: Julius Rigel
Meizu Kho wrote:
try using the camera tracking, i think it's shortcut "c"
I wouldn't recommend "C tracking", it's kind of unreliable and inflexible compared to just using advanced camera.

"As an example" this was shot the cinematic parts of this were shot very slowly (seriously, tell your grip to slow down!) with advanced camera: Youtube

Do YOU like to undock?
Robus Muvila
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#5 - 2013-04-27 00:04:09 UTC
Awlton Stueen wrote:
Hello everyone, I am currently shooting a movie depicting the beauty of EVE Universe. I tinkered a bit with the in-game camera settings, but there is something I can't do : smooth camera movements.

I would like to know if there is an option in-game, or an out-of-game tool that would let me make slow and smooth zooms & movements, other than in post-production or by lowering my mouse sensivity.

Thanks.



Filming in EvE. Welcome to a world of pain.

TMC Senior Developer http://themittani.com - Because EvE has needed a proper news site for ages
Awlton Stueen
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2013-05-16 21:42:03 UTC
Meizu Kho wrote:
try using the camera tracking, i think it's shortcut "c" then for instance look at a drone, track your ship and give the drone some commands, this can give nice smooth approaching shots, in fights look at a frig and track larger ships.

here is an example of what you can expect: youtube



I know about this and I really like it, but sometimes I want to shoot on specific angle or in situations where C and extra camera options can't be used.

I was wondering if there is a program that "smoothes" whe mouse movement, allowing for cinema-like shoots.
Alternate Poster
Zerious Fricken Biziness
#7 - 2013-05-17 00:04:19 UTC
I don't know anything about this software, so if it kills your Granny it's not my fault, but maybe you could try something like:
Mouse Smoothing Software
Trytan Blychllad
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#8 - 2013-05-17 04:53:57 UTC
From experience, the most effective way to smooth mouse camera motions it to adjust your mouse speed in your computer.

When I need to get smooth movements this is what I do. I will admit it causes pain when I need to move my cursor quickly but the effect for camera works.
Naomi Hale
#9 - 2013-05-21 13:31:24 UTC
I recommend the construction of a Rube Goldberg machine to control mouse movements in a smooth manner. Or export all models and textures with Triexporter and use a 3d Package to create your shots... both involve a lot of work but the Rube machine sounds more fun.

I'm Naomi Hale and this is my favourite thread on the forums.