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How to use Swap Shot to switch avatar angles or zoom levels

Learn how to use the Swap Shot effect in Synthesia to change avatar camera angles or zoom levels mid-script and enhance video engagement.

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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. Click 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.

    • Choose a zoom level.

    • Set a delay.

  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.

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.

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