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Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom]

by Bookyakuno·Workflow

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Why we like it

Dollyoom earns its place in the superhive library as a focused, single-purpose add-on: a mouse-gesture dolly zoom for Blender's scene camera. It's aimed at adjusting camera movement and perspective rather than animating it, since it doesn't support keyframes.

What is Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom]?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] adds a dolly zoom to Blender's scene camera, controlled by mouse gestures. It adjusts the camera's distance to the subject and the focal length at the same time, changing the focal length while keeping the subject at a constant size. This is useful when you want to adjust the perspective while experimenting with camera angles.

The tool runs from 3D View > View > Navigation. Press Alt + M, then move the mouse left or right to adjust the scene camera's perspective. Holding Shift gives fine adjustments, and the number keys let you set the focal length numerically. The active object is the focus target by default, and pressing C while running switches the focus between the active object and the 3D cursor.

Dollyoom is built for adjusting camera movement and does not support keyframes for animation. It lists Blender 4.5 as its supported version and is distributed under the GPL license. Documentation from developer Bookyakuno covers the gesture controls and focus options in more detail.

Who is Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] best for?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] is best for adjusting the scene camera's perspective with a dolly zoom while experimenting with camera angles in Blender.

How much does Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] cost?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Menu location under 3D View > View > Navigation
  • Alt + M keymap to start the dolly zoom gesture
  • Shift key for fine adjustments
  • Number keys for setting the focal length numerically
  • C key to switch focus between the active object and the 3D cursor
  • Documentation available from the developer

Tags

#dolly zoom#camera#scene camera#mouse gesture#focal length#navigation#Blender#perspective

Frequently asked questions

Does Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] work with Blender 4.5?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] lists Blender 4.5 as its supported version and is distributed under the GPL license. Once installed, the tool lives under 3D View > View > Navigation in the menu, and its controls are documented on developer Bookyakuno's page. For version compatibility beyond what's stated here, checking that page is the surest way to confirm current support before you install the add-on into your Blender setup.

How do I run the dolly zoom in Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom]?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] runs through a mouse gesture. Press Alt + M and move the mouse left or right to adjust the scene camera's perspective. Holding Shift lets you make fine adjustments, while the number keys let you set the focal length numerically. You can also reach the tool from 3D View > View > Navigation. Throughout the gesture, it changes the focal length while keeping the subject at a constant size.

Can Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] keyframe the dolly zoom for animation?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] does not support keyframes for animation. The feature is intended for adjusting camera movement rather than recording it into an animation. It changes the scene camera's focal length while keeping the subject size constant, which is useful when you want to adjust the perspective while experimenting with camera angles. If your goal involves an animated dolly zoom, that falls outside the documented scope of this tool.

Which object does Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] focus on?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] uses the active object as its focus target by default. While the operation is running, pressing C switches the focus between the active object and the 3D cursor. This lets you choose the reference point the dolly zoom keeps at a constant size as you move the mouse to change the perspective. The focus behaviour is part of the same gesture you start with Alt + M.

Is Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] free to use?

Dollyoom [Dolly Zoom] is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current pricing and the GPL license under which it's distributed. Bookyakuno's documentation page also covers how the mouse-gesture dolly zoom works, which can help you decide before downloading. It remains a focused, single-purpose add-on for adjusting Blender's scene camera.

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