# Controlling your camera {% embed url="" %} ## Overview While it's important to learn the basics of [avatar movement](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/controlling-your-avatar), the most powerful way to experience virtual space is undoubtedly your camera. In the Metaverse, the camera represents your visual perspective, and it can be detached from your avatar at will. Mastering the art of camera movement opens up a world of possibilities in terms of exploration, art appreciation, and [Region customization](https://docs.breakroom.tech/creating-custom-experiences/using-the-region-editor). ## Controlling your camera ### **Adjusting the camera angle** When you first log in, your camera will be positioned behind your avatar in third-person view. You can control your camera with the following key and mouse button combinations.
CommandResult
Mouse scroll wheelThe camera will zoom in and out on the current focus point.
Hold down RMB (right mouse button) and move the mouseThe camera will orbit around the current focus point if you move the mouse from side to side. It will zoom in if you move the mouse forward and back.
Hold Ctrl + RMB and move the mouseThe camera will pan and tilt around the current focus point.
Hold Shift + Ctrl + RMB and move the mouseThe camera will pan side to side or up and down while maintaining the current focus point.
Esc keyThe camera will return to its third-person starting point.
{% hint style="warning" %} Sometimes when you use the **Esc key** to return the camera to its default position, you may find that you are either zoomed out from your avatar or focused in on them very tightly. You can use the **mouse scroll wheel** to adjust the camera position back to a comfortable angle. {% endhint %} ### **Latch cam** Latch cam allows you to choose a specific object as your current focus point. You can then move the camera around it using the commands [detailed above](#adjusting-the-camera-angle). To "latch" your camera onto an object, hold down the **Alt key** and click on the object with your **right mouse button (RMB)**. ### **Fly cam** Fly cam is another useful way to explore your surroundings. To enable it, hold down your **right mouse button (RMB)**. You can then use the **A and D keys** to pan from side, the **R and C keys** to pan up and down, and the **W and S keys** to zoom in and out. You can also orbit items in this mode by moving your mouse. ### **Mouselook** By activating mouselook, you can "lock" your camera to your mouse and take on a first-person perspective. This may be helpful during games, quests, or other in-world activities. There are two ways to turn mouselook on: * Press the **M button** on your keyboard. You can then use your mouse to direct your camera. Press the **M button** again to exit mouselook. * Use your **scroll wheel** to zoom in as tightly as you can on the scene in front of you. A dialog box will appear, asking whether you wish to enter mouselook. If you confirm your choice, you will enter mouselook at that time. Press the **M button** when you want to return your camera to third-person view. ## Camera settings You can customize the way your camera behaves using the [Camera Controls](https://docs.breakroom.tech/settings#camera-controls-settings) located in the Settings window. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/controlling-your-camera.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.