Adjust the framing by moving the camera up or down the column, and position the table using the cranks.Next to Composition Guides click the + add a broadcast safe overlayĪ: TV-Safe Overlay B: Grid Overlay C: Opacity Set Up Artwork.Adjust the horizontal and vertical sections as needed.Next to Composition Guides click the + to add a grid.In the Aspect Ratio Mask section set the Aspect Ratio to match the 16:9 or 4:3 setting above.Select Aspect Ratio Lines and select Outline and/or Crosshairs as needed.Select Aspect Ratio Mask and choose 16:9 (rectangular), 4:3 (square) depending on the requirements for your assignment.

In the Animation window, click on the Guide Layers tab.

or in the menu bar go to View > Orientation > Rotate.

This should be enabled by default in the 2D labs.

Dragonframe has a setting to rotate the image.

The cameras are mounted upside down in the 2D Labs.

Set the frames per second for playback speed:.

a red outline will appear around the window signifying that live view is enabled.

If you do not see the live camera feed from the animation stand press command R to refresh the live camera feed.

Click New Folder and give it a name and hit Create.

In the new window that opens browse to your desktop.

Name your production, 5 characters maximum.

Select Create New Scene from the dialog box, or open a previously created scene with Open Scene.

Turn on the power strip for the camera and lights.

Secure the pegbar to the animation stand with some paper tape and position your artwork.

2.2 Set the Aspect Ratio for the project.

Dragonframe green screen