Learn How to Use Pan and Zoom Features Inside Doodly

Pan and Zoom

This documentation provides basic instructions for the use of Pan and Zoom. Watch our Pan and Zoom video tutorial for more detailed information than this documentation.

Doodly Beginner Video Tutorial: Pan and Zoom
Note: This should be named Pan, Tilt, Zoom or PTZ. This documentation will refer to it as PTZ.

Pan:Left or Right movement.
Tilt: Up and Down movement.
Zoom: Increase or Decrease the depth to the canvas.

Usage

Pan and Zoom

PTZ is all about focusing the viewers attention and not special effects but it can be use to create pseudo special effects.

Examples

Zooming into a specific area on the canvas to focus the viewers attention on that spot.
Pan to another area on the canvas.
Tilt up and down on an asset.

Scrolling Credits

Create a scrolling credits effect. Watch our Scrolling credits video tutorial for more information on how to accomplish this effect. Doodly Advanced Video Tutorial: Scrolling Credits

Animation

This can be used to provide certain animation like a plane flying or a bicyclist moving across the canvas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions regarding this topic.

In Doodly PTZ means Pan, Tilt, and Zoom. Pan refers to moving left or right. Tilt means moving up or down. Zoom involves changing the depth of the canvas to get closer or further away.

The primary goal of these camera movements is to direct the viewers attention to specific parts of your video. While it is not meant primarily for special effects, it can still be applied to build unique visual tricks.

You can simulate motion by moving the camera across the canvas. For example, you might use this technique to make it look like a bicycle is riding by or an airplane is flying through the sky.

Yes, you can generate an end screen with scrolling text by utilizing the camera functions. By moving the view vertically across your text assets, you can achieve a classic movie credit sequence.

Some frequent uses include zooming in closely on a certain object to highlight it, panning sideways to reveal a new section of the screen, or tilting vertically along a tall image.

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Tutorial release date: September 15th, 2025

Learn how to use pan and zoom in Doodly

Pan and Zoom

Usage

Examples

Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does PTZ stand for in Doodly?

2. What is the main purpose of using the pan and zoom feature?

3. How can I create animation effects using camera movements?

4. Can I make scrolling credits with the Doodly camera tools?

5. What are some common examples of camera actions I can apply?

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