The Camera View effect distorts a clip by simulating a camera viewing the clip from different angles. By controlling the location of the camera, you distort the shape of the clip.

Latitude

Moves the camera vertically. The effect makes the clip appear to be flipping vertically.

Longitude

Moves the camera horizontally. The effect makes the clip appear to be flipping horizontally.

Roll

Rolls the camera, thus appearing to rotate the clip.

Focal length

Changes the focal length of the camera lens. Shorter lengths provide wider views, whereas longer focal lengths provide narrower but closer views.

Distance

Sets the distance between the camera and the center of the clip.

Zoom

Enlarges or reduces the view of the clip.

Fill Color

Specifies the background color.

Fill Alpha Channel

Makes the background transparent (useful if the clip with the effect is superimposed). In the Effect Controls panel, click Setup to access this option.