> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lightcraft.pro/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cameras and shots

> Set up shot cameras, record camera moves, and manage keyframes in the scene editor

## Understanding shots

Each scene can contain one or more shots. A shot represents a specific camera setup — its position, orientation, movement, and duration. By default, each scene starts with one shot tied to its script heading.

## Viewing shot cameras

Shot cameras appear in the 3D canvas as camera icons with a frustum showing their field of view. Select a shot camera to see its framing in the viewport.

## Creating shots from the script panel

To create a shot with script-line attribution:

1. Open the **Script** tab on the right side of the 3D canvas.
2. Highlight the line or block of script this shot covers.
3. Click **Create Shot**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/lightcraft/images/spark/create-shot-script-panel.png" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />

The Create Shot dialog opens with these fields:

* **Name** — Prefilled with a sequential number (e.g., "Shot 23"). Override for a more descriptive name.
* **Preset** — Choose a shot type preset.
* **Lens** — Select from real lens models. Pick the one you plan to shoot on so what you see in Spark Story matches what you get on set.
* **Objects** — Select which objects the shot covers.
* **Description** — Optional notes about the shot.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/lightcraft/images/spark/create-shot-dialog.png" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />

<Tip>
  You can also create a shot from the Outliner with **Add > Shot**, but this skips script-line attribution and breaks coverage tracking.
</Tip>

Click in the 3D scene to place your camera. Press **Ctrl+F** to enter full-screen camera preview, and press it again to exit.

## Recording camera movement

Use fly mode to navigate through your scene and record the camera path in real time. The recorded movement is captured as keyframes on the timeline.

<Warning>
  Toggle **Keyframes** on for the camera before moving it. Without Keyframes enabled, camera moves will not persist as animation on playback.
</Warning>

## Setting manual keyframes

For precise camera animation, set keyframes manually:

1. Move the playhead to the desired time on the timeline.
2. Position the camera in the viewport.
3. Set a keyframe to lock the camera's position and rotation at that frame.

## Camera targeting

To follow a moving target, select the camera, toggle Keyframes on, then choose one of these targeting modes:

* **Aim At** — The camera rotates to track the target while staying in place. Select the target object from the dropdown. Add a keyframe at the start of the move — without Keyframes on, Aim At appears to work in the moment but quietly loses its target on playback.
* **Parent** — The camera physically rides with the target (useful for vehicle interiors or dolly moves). The camera inherits the target's movement.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/lightcraft/images/spark/camera-aim-at-dropdown.png" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />

## Camera frustum visualization

The camera frustum shows the visible area from the camera's perspective. Use it to check framing and ensure objects are within the shot.

## Editing shot duration

Adjust the duration of a shot by modifying its range on the timeline. Longer durations give the camera more time to complete its movement.