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How do I switch camera angles on my avatar using Swap Shot?

Learn how to use Swap Shot in Synthesia to change camera angles or zoom levels on your avatar mid-script.

Written by Meg Farley

Add a Swap Shot

  1. Select an Avatar that supports multiple angles or zooms.

    • These Avatars are marked with a multi-camera icon in the Avatar page.

  2. Select on the Avatar element in the canvas.

  3. Select the word in the script where you want the shot change to occur.

  4. Choose Swap Shot from the animation menu.

  5. Customize the Swap effect using the panel that appears:

    • Select your desired camera angle.

    • Set a delay.

  6. 6. Preview your video to see the swap shot in action by scrubbing the timeline or using the scene preview.


💬 FAQs

Which Avatars support Swap Shot?

Swap Shot only works with avatars that support multiple camera angles or zoom levels. Currently, this feature is only available for stock avatars. There isn't a fixed list of specific avatars — look for the multi-camera icon on the avatar thumbnail in the avatar browser.

Why don’t I see the shot change on the canvas?

The canvas shows only the starting shot. To see the Swap Shot in action, scrub through the timeline or use the scene preview feature.

How do I make a Swap Shot longer or shorter?

Select the Swap Shot animation on the timeline, then drag its right edge to adjust the duration. For finer control, use Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) + right arrow to adjust by 0.1 seconds, or add Shift for 0.01-second adjustments. Some Swap Shot effects have a fixed duration that can't be changed.

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