https://github.com/alexismorin/Virtual-Filmback

An in-editor, Unity VR directing tool
https://github.com/alexismorin/Virtual-Filmback

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An in-editor, Unity VR directing tool

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/alexismorin/Virtual-Filmback
• Owner: alexismorin
• License: mit
• Created: 2019-04-22T21:00:29.000Z (about 5 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2019-04-25T22:23:33.000Z (about 5 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-01-21T03:45:58.848Z (5 months ago)
• Language: C#
• Size: 27.9 MB
• Stars: 32
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 6
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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• awesome-stars - Virtual-Filmback - editor, Unity VR directing tool | alexismorin | 32 | (C#)

README

        
![Virtual Filmback, an in-editor VR directing tool](images/header.png)

This intermittent mashing of *GameObject/Align With View* to key camera positions must cease! This Unity package allows you to instance yourself into your Unity scene and record camera movements in a more precise, true-to-life fashion. Convenient for rendered real-time video, game cutscenes and camera blocking alike!

This package contains only a camera prefab and not a full-locomotion system (for now) -  it can be installed on top of any project with pre-installed VR integration so that you can devise your own large scale movement schemes, whether it be Cloverfield-esque foot movement or dolly translations. It uses Unity's native XR library, so unless you're running a cardboard rig it should work.

### Control Scheme

- Trigger button: Hold to record.

- Grip button: Play & pause the current timeline.

### Workflow

![packman](images/workflow.png)

- If you are left-handed, mark the checkbox as such - this will adjust the position of the camera viewport for you (yes, I only made this because I'm left handed myself).

- Assign a playable director in your scene to the playable director slot - you'll be able to pause and play your Timeline to give yourself some time to reposition yourself between shots.

- Set the inital field of view for your camera (50-55 is a good setting for film & TV but you can increase it higher if you're recording cutscenes for a skateboard game) - In a future version I plan of having a button to easily snap back to this preset FOV.

![gif](images/gif.gif)

### Dependencies & Requirements

- Unity 2019.1 or later

- Have "Virtual Reality Supported" enabled in your XR Settings for that Unity Project.

- Package Manager Version of the Unity Recorder

- A VR headset with motion controllers (Tested on Oculus Rift CV1, ought to work with the HTC Vive + Wands and maybe with WMR headsets)

### Install process

![packman](images/packman.png)

This is a plugin that makes use of Unity's new *Package Manager* feature. Just drop the *com.alexismorin.virtualfilmback* folder into your *packages* folder (found at the same level as your Assets folder) and it should work out-of-the-box. If you're using an older version of Unity (not supported here, but can be made to work if you're courageous), take the *com.alexismorin.virtualfilmback* folder and then drag it anywhere into your regular project hierarchy.

### Todo

- FOV adjustment for zoom ins and outs.

- Dolly-like movement scheme to increase possible recording range.

- On-foot movement scheme to increase possible recording range.

- Flying movement scheme to increase possible recording range.

Per usual, try and enjoy in spite of all the bugs!

(Mostly) crafted in a few hours at [Imaginary Spaces](https://imaginary-spaces.com/) while waiting for other packages to import.