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Virtual camera system

Okay kiddo, imagine that you are playing a video game, and you see your character moving around on the screen. The camera system is like the magical tool that shows you what your character is seeing in the game.

A virtual camera system works in a similar way, but in a digital 3D world, like in movies or animation. So, instead of a person controlling the camera like in a video game, a virtual camera system is programmed to move, pan, zoom, and rotate around the 3D environment.

The camera system works by moving a “virtual camera” around in a virtual world, just like how someone moves a real camera around to take pictures or shoot a video. Think of the virtual camera like a tiny robot that can fly around and capture images of the 3D world from different angles, distances, and heights.

The person or computer controlling the virtual camera system has the ability to adjust the camera’s positioning, focal length, depth of field, lighting, and other settings to make the scene look more appealing or interesting. So, in a way, it’s just like playing with a real camera, but in a digital world.

Overall, the virtual camera system is a powerful tool that helps filmmakers, animators or game developers to tell stories, create immersive environments, and showcase 3D models in a variety of interesting ways that make the audience feel like they are seeing the world through the characters’ eyes.
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