Yes it can be created .
Ill show an example soon I guess, then write up tutorials .

How could u move the camera to look at the horizon? how can i get from the game view in the editor?

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Once Ykkrosh makes the texture conversion work right, we're good to go .

EDIT: Sorry about the size.. I was too lazy to do anythign else besides resize it.

[This message has been edited by AzN (edited 11-23-2002 @ 12:33 PM).]

Shadows posted an article on pitching camera, but you can also use my Zoom Editor to get that kind of view(link is in sig).

Hey AzN, hurry up with that tutorial will ya?

anitald, to change the camera angle, you can go to the AoM directory, find a folder called Startup, and open it using Notepad or any text document. You can change the angle by typing in the desired value, which also supports negative numbers.

A much faster and more convenient way is to simply use
Larmir's Zoom Editor.

Also read Shadow's post on how to "store and save" all your customized camera angles in your scenario:

http://aom.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=13,9017,0,10

Well, I still havent figured out the new skybox files. Apparently, the "stormyskybox" and others ending with Skybox are not the updated versions, and are not even used by the game. If they were, it woudl be so much easier, since they are in the shape of a cube.

Now, the new files start with Skybox. It has two right, two left, two front, and two back. So I suspect instead of the field being surrounded by a "box", it is surrounded by a Octagon... odd. I'll figure it out, hopefully.

But first and most important, is that Ykkrosh be able to convert between the files. If so, it will be very easy .

how do you post pictures?

oh why won't ES just make a new patch to fix the hotkeys to camera pitch without having to use a hack.

I know it sounds silly but how can u change the pitch outside a cinematic track?
I saw you screen shot they some of them with lowwered pitch is not a cin 'movie'.
Pls teach me. Thx

Too bad it has that black space when you pitch down low...(look at the screens)...

andylo,

You could download Larmir's Zoom Editor to change a specific angle.

You should also download Shadow's camera-angle template, which allows you to change the angle while in the editor.

I would recommend reading this post by Shadow, as it will explain on how to easily create your own camera-angle template.

Have fun designing =)

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The Quacker,

I noticed that, too .

Can someone make an evan more elaborate Camera pitch template? Shadow's is good and all, but can someone try to capture some sideways angles (do that by panning around the edge of the map and pausing) because then you can use those to zoom out really far. Thats how i took This screenshot

I'd make one and stuff, but i dunno, it might be cheesy and people might yell at me for stealing shadow's idea

Well, i've got the zoom editir(light ver) and the temp
but i don't know how to use them.

A.zoom editor'
i use it as..
1.open aom and go to the editor
2.place to objects
3.save and return to aom main manual
4.open editor
5.edit angle and click edit
6.return to aom and re-enter the zoom editor
7.nothing happen~

B. the temp
1.open aom editor
2.load the temp
3.go to cin mode
4.nothing happen
5.click play and watch the two tracks
6.don't know the next step

pls help me.Thx

andylo,

I hope this would help you with using the Zoom Editor.

HOW TO USE THE ZOOM EDITOR

Step 1: to change the camera angle using the Zoom Editor, double-click on the Zoom Editor to start the program.

You will then see something like this:

Step 2: where it says Pitch (Angle), you enter the number that you want. (For example, 90 degree is looking from the sky down; 10 degree is looking from ground level).

When you're ready, click on the Edit button.

Step 3: launch Age of Mythology. You will see the new angle:

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HOW TO USE THE CAMERA TEMPLATE

step 1: Open the Editor
step 2: Load the template scenario
step 3: Now, go into the cinema editor, and find the 0-45degree track

step 4: Next, click to play the track. You will then see the angle shifts gradually from 45 degree downward to 0 degree. (See below)

step 5: Once the track has finished playing, you will now be able to drag the mini slider, so that the camera angle would be whatever you want between 45 and 0 degree. (See below)

So let’s say that you want an angle of about 20 degree, all you need to do is drag the mini slider to the midpoint between 45 and 0 .

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Cheezy,

How do tilt the camera like that? That's really neat!

[This message has been edited by Alexandergreat3 (edited 12-26-2002 @ 06:10 PM).]

thx alot what a detail reply!
I think i should be included as a guide for the newbie or some players who have the same problem as me~
just one more thing....
if someone cann transform it into a script........