> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://animotive.gitbook.io/animotive-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://animotive.gitbook.io/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/cameras.md).

# Cameras

First [**Teleport**](/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/teleporting.md) to where you would like to spawn your Camera. 

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To place a Camera into your Animotive scene, first **toggle on your** [**Menu**](/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/menus.md), then **select the** [**Tools Menu**](/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/menus.md) in the toolbar and press the right trigger.&#x20;

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After selecting Tools, **select the camera icon** with your laser pointer, and **press the right trigger** to spawn up to four Cameras in the scene.

To move your Camera, **hover over it with your laser, and hold down the Grip button**. There are two ways to move the Camera with your laser. The default mode is **Linear Mode**. You can move the Camera anywhere in the space by **moving your controller and holding the Grip**. You can move the Camera closer or farther away from you by **continuing to hold the grip and** **pushing the Thumbstick forward or back**. When you are happy with the orientation and position, just **release the Grip** on your controller.

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The second mode is called **Parabola Mode**. You can switch to this by **continuing to hold the grip flicking the right Thumbstick left or right**. In Parabola Mode, the Camera will become anchored to the floor, and you can move the Camera through the space by **moving your controller and holding the Grip button**. You can **rotate it by** **twisting your controller left or right**. To place a Camera, make sure your laser is blue, and **release the Grip button**.

To fine tune the placement or get handheld shots, first [**spawn**](/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/spawning-a-character.md) **an Invisible Character**.&#x20;

**Select the Invisible Character** with your laser, and click [**Embody**](/animotive-documentation/learning-animotive/embodying-a-character.md)**.** Once you’ve embodied the Character, **approach the camera and grip the "ball"** on the bottom by extending your character’s hand and **holding the grip button**.&#x20;

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To change the Camera properties, such as the focal length or to add depth of field, **select the Camera** you wish to adjust using the right hand laser and **look to the menu on the left hand** to see the camera properties menu. You can adjust any of the properties by **selecting them with your laser and pressing the right trigger button.**

**This tutorial showcases how you can add and use cameras in 'Desktop Mode', which doesn't require a VR headset:** [**https://youtu.be/apwGkSHNIHs?si=VJuRi2uLzCUwUxWo**](https://youtu.be/apwGkSHNIHs?si=VJuRi2uLzCUwUxWo)