diff --git a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md index d10152bbda..be67562e64 100644 --- a/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md +++ b/docs/gdevelop5/tutorials/follow-player-with-camera/index.md @@ -11,36 +11,43 @@ This article includes instructions for implementing this functionality either wi !!! tip - Learn more about [layers and cameras](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras) and [how to keep UI objects on screen](/gdevelop5/tutorials/keep-ui-on-screen). + GDevelop [assigns a single camera per layer](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#cameras). It is recomended to start by placing the main objects o the "Base Layer", and add other layers after. -## Follow an object smoothly +## Follow an object (character) smoothly -Adding the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the character make the camera follow it automatically. The **Move camera closer** action can still be used to avoid a 1-frame delay. +Add the **Smooth Camera** [behavior](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/behaviors#adding_a_behavior_to_an_object) to the object that will be followed. +The extension's parameters such as "catch up" and "speed" can be modified to personalize the smoothness of the camera. !!! tip - Learn [how to install new extensions](/gdevelop5/extensions/search) by following a step-by-step guide. + Learn [how to install](https://gdevelop-wiki-git-fork-lunimoon-patch-2-gdevelop.vercel.app/gdevelop5/extensions/search/) new extensions by following a step-by-step guide. +### Follow an object with several cameras -## Move several layers together +Games can contain a lot of objects. Using several layers is a way to keep a project organized, but also to manage camera movements. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. *Read more on [how cameras and layers](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/interface/scene-editor/layers-and-cameras/#dimensions-and-angle-of-the-camera) work.* -Games can contain a lot of objects and using several layers is a good solution to organize a project. All layers (except for UI layers) should likely be moved the same way when a character is followed. +To follow a single object with different layers (each layer has a single camera), install the **[Copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/)** extension. It allows to copy the main camera's position to a secondary camera. -The [copy camera settings](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/extensions/copy-camera-settings/) extension allows to copy a camera position to another one. The camera that follows the player can be copied to any other camera layers. +### Keep a character at the exact center of the camera +To configure the camera to center on an object, go to the [event sheet](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/events) and **add an Action** *(no need to set a Condition)* called **"Center the camera on an object"**. -## Keep an object at the exact center of the screen - -To configure the camera to follow an object, go to the [event sheet](https://wiki.gdevelop.io/gdevelop5/events) and **add an Action** *(no need to set a Condition)* called **"Center the camera on an object"**. - -After that, select the character that will be followed by the camera and check that the layer of the character is selected. +Select the object that will be followed by the camera and make sure that the layer where the object is placed is selected. The **Action** should look like this:  +!!! tip + + To get closer to the character with the camera (zoom-in), use the action **Move camera closer**. + + +## Make a custom camera following (advanced) + +To add camera inertia and a smoother transition watch [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/yUNisggNh7s?t=84) to learn how to use the Camera Center positions on the X and Y axis, along with `lerp` expressions and formulas. -## Make a custom camera following -To add camera inertia and a smoother transition watch [this video tutorial](https://youtu.be/yUNisggNh7s?t=84) to learn how to use the Camera Center positions on the X and Y axis, along with `lerp` expressions and formulas. \ No newline at end of file +## You might be interested in: +- How to [keep UI objects on screen](/gdevelop5/tutorials/keep-ui-on-screen).